Bring distant scenes closer and give your subject a front row seat thanks to brilliant 100-500mm pulling power and outstanding versatility from a zoom that delivers detail, clarity and an exceptional telephoto performance. With a 100-500mm focal length range, plus 5-stop image stabilisation and L-series build quality, the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM offers performance and image quality like no other thanks to UD lens elements and ASC coatings for unrivalled contrast and sharpness. See a difference in your images across the zoom range thanks to L-series image quality with a Super UD lens and six UD lenses, plus 5-stop IS for shake-free results.
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Weight | 1530 g |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Lens type | Telephoto lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Focal length | 100 - 500 mm |
Item number | 18259952 |
Colour | White |
Minimum focus distance | 0.90 m |
Lens type | Telephoto lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Aperture | 4.50 f/ |
Min. aperture | 7.10 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 100 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 500 mm |
Focal length | 100 - 500 mm |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 x |
Filter thread | 77 mm |
Number of lenses | 20 |
Number of lens groups | 14 |
Lens equipment | Internal focusing, Metal bayonet, Zoom function |
Optical zoom | 0.33 x |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Durability | Dustproof, Splashproof |
Country code | EU |
Min. aperture opening | f/4.5 |
Max. aperture | f/7.1 |
Aperture | f/4.5-7.1 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.10 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.50 m |
Filter thread | 0.08 m |
Lens equipment | Image stabilisation |
Country of origin | Japan |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Lens back cap RF, Lens bag (LZ1328), Lens cover (E-77 II), Lens hood (ET-83F (W III)), Tripod clamp E (WIII) |
Weight | 1530 g |
Length | 207.60 mm |
Diameter | 93.80 mm |
Length | 38.20 cm |
Width | 24.70 cm |
Height | 17.90 cm |
Weight | 2.30 kg |
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500-mm lenses are among the rarest and then usually the most expensive. This 100-500 offers only aperture 7.1 at 500 mm, but it has a built-in image stabiliser and its price is not five figures but 3100 euros. At 100 mm and open aperture 4 the contrast is very high, the resolution good...
The telephoto zoom for Canon's mirrorless lenses delivers very high optical performance (with some sacrifices at 500 mm) and L-typical professional features.