The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM delivers impressive super-telephoto performance in a surprisingly compact design. Spanning short to super-telephoto focal lengths, it offers incredible versatility for wildlife, sports, and aviation photography — while remaining lightweight and portable for handheld shooting.
Its advanced optical design features one Super UD element and six UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) elements, which work together to effectively suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing across the zoom range, ensuring exceptional clarity and color fidelity in every shot.
Exceptional Reach, Refined Performance
Advanced Optical Image Stabilization
The built-in Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to five stops of shake correction, helping you capture sharp, stable images even when shooting handheld at slower shutter speeds or in low light.
Three selectable IS modes enhance usability:
- Standard Mode (IS Mode 1) – for still subjects
- Panning Mode (IS Mode 2) – ideal for tracking moving subjects
- Exposure-Only Mode (IS Mode 3) – activates stabilization only during exposure
Dual Nano USM Autofocus System
Equipped with Canon’s Dual Nano USM system, the lens combines a ring-type USM motor and an STM mechanism to achieve fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus performance. It’s optimized for both photography and video, offering smooth and precise focusing.
Full-time manual focus override is available for fine-tuning focus even in AF mode.
Intuitive, Professional Handling
An integrated Control Ring allows quick, tactile adjustment of exposure settings such as aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation directly from the lens.
The rotating zoom ring features torque adjustment, letting you customize the resistance for smoother or firmer control based on your shooting style.
Durability and Weather Resistance
As a member of Canon’s elite L-series, the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 IS USM is built to withstand the rigors of professional use. Its weather-sealed design protects against dust and moisture, while the fluorine-coated front and rear elements resist fingerprints, oil, and smudges for easier cleaning and maintenance.
Extender Compatibility
The lens is fully compatible with Canon’s RF 1.4x and RF 2x extenders, extending the effective focal length to 700mmand 1000mm, respectively, without compromising image quality or performance.
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