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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens

BH #CA100500LRF • MFR #4112C002
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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens
Key Features
  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4.5-7.1 to f/32-54
  • One Super UD Element, Six UD Elements
  • Dual Nano USM AF System
Covering a variety of telephoto focal lengths, the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM spans a short- to super-telephoto range within a sleek and portable form factor. The modest maximum aperture enables a relatively portable design that is well-suited to handheld, walkaround use and optical image stabilization also helps to steady photos and videos by up to five stops when working in difficult lighting conditions. This lens is also characterized by its advanced optical design, which includes a series of Super UD and UD elements to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing throughout the zoom range for a degree of clarity and color accuracy.
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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Overview

Covering a variety of telephoto focal lengths, the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM spans a short- to super-telephoto range within a sleek and portable form factor. The modest maximum aperture enables a relatively portable design that is well-suited to handheld, walkaround use and optical image stabilization also helps to steady photos and videos by up to five stops when working in difficult lighting conditions. This lens is also characterized by its advanced optical design, which includes a series of Super UD and UD elements to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing throughout the zoom range for a degree of clarity and color accuracy.

Balancing the distinguished optical assets is the Dual Nano USM focus system, which delivers fast, nearly silent autofocus performance with full-time manual focus override. A unique Control Ring is also integrated into the lens design for intuitive control over exposure settings from the lens itself and the rotating zoom ring also feature torque adjustment for fine-tuning the feel of the lens. Additionally, this 100-500mm is weather-sealed and has a fluorine coating to protect the front and rear elements.
Versatile telephoto zoom lens is designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras.
Six UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) elements and one Super UD element help to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing in order to provide greater clarity and color accuracy.
An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by five stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds. Three distinct IS modes are available: standard single-shot mode, a panning-optimized mode, and a mode that only activates the Image Stabilizer during the exposure.
Dual Nano USM system utilizes both a ring type USM and an STM mechanism to realize quick and accurate focusing that is also smooth and nearly silent to suit both photography and video applications. This focusing system also affords full-time manual focus control when working in the one-shot AF mode.
Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
Protective fluorine coating has been applied to the front and rear element to resist fingerprints and smudges and to make cleaning these elements significantly easier.
As a member of the esteemed L-series, this lens has a weather-resistant design that protects against dust and moisture to enable its use in inclement conditions.
Rotation-type zoom ring features torque adjustment capabilities to fine-tune the handling of the lens or to prevent the lens from accidentally extending.
Included lens hood features a side window to allow for easier adjustment of specialized rotating filters, such as polarizers, while the lens hood is attached.
Compatible with optional Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x teleconverters, when used within the 300-500mm range of the lens, to further extend the effective focal length range.
UPC: 013803330458

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Specs

Color
Black / White
Focal Length
100 to 500mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/4.5 to 7.1
Minimum: f/32 to 54
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
24° to 5°
Minimum Focus Distance
2.95' / 90 cm
Magnification
1:3 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.33x Magnification
Optical Design
20 Elements in 14 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Tripod Mounting
Removable and Rotating Collar
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 3.7 x L: 8.2" / ø: 93.8 x L: 207.6 mm
Weight
3 lb / 1365 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.07 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.7 x 8 x 6.9"

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Reviews

Amazing for Wildlife Photography!

By Todd
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-09

Amazing for Wildlife Photography! I pair it with my R5C! Highly Recommend it!

Great pics but 3 functionality issues for me

By Connie
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-04

I am loving the pictures I have taken so far. I have 3 issues (1) the location of the zoom ring is so far forward it's hard for me to use it (probably fine for someone with long arms, I am 5'5 with average arm length) especially when it's at or close to fully zoomed in - it gets awkward to hold and turn the ring. (2) there is no lock button, instead it has a tighten ring, which barely tightens causing it to creep open (zoomed out) when held downward and I am repeatedly zooming it back out while walking. (3) I am not happy with the lens collar. I replaced it with a more arca compatible collar with less slippage too. I still love the end results but disappointed with those functionality issues.

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I have a Canon EOS 5D SR camera. Will this lens ...

I have a Canon EOS 5D SR camera. Will this lens go with my camera?
Asked by: Susi
This lens unfortunately does not fit your EOS 5D SR camera. Your 5D uses the EF moniker lenses, while this lens here is a RF lens designed for Canon Full Frame Mirrorless cameras only.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2021-09-12

What type of epoxy to use to permanently close ...

What type of epoxy to use to permanently close the hood door for filters? Mine keeps opening and I don't use it
Asked by: Cathy
I would not recommend any epoxy for the hood at it could be permanent. If you start using a polarizer or variable ND, you might be glad for the door. I would recommend a small piece of tape or a rubber band.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2022-09-07

Does the Tripod Collar fit the Peak Design Dual ...

Does the Tripod Collar fit the Peak Design Dual Plate v2?
Asked by: Seth
Yes, the tripod collar on the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens BH #CA100500LRF will fit Peak Design Dual Plate v2 for Capture Camera Clip BH #PEPLD2.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2023-11-20

Does the kit include a lens hood?

Does the kit include a lens hood?
Asked by: Cameron
Yes
Answered by: Shalom
Date published: 2020-09-14

what is Filter size?

what is Filter size?
Asked by: Ski
The filter size of the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens is 77 mm (Front).
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2023-09-01

Hello, I am interested in the weight difference ...

Hello, I am interested in the weight difference between 100-400 L IS II and 100-500 RF. Normally, "larger" lenses are heavier than shorter ones?
Asked by: Marek
The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens weighs 3 lb / 1365 g. The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens weighs 3.61 lb / 1640 g. Most makers of mirrorless cameras and lenses are making large lenses more lightweight than they did for DSLR cameras.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2024-12-23

At what focal length does the max aperture ...

At what focal length does the max aperture change? (ie. when can you go faster than the 7.1?)
Asked by: Rachel
Between 400mm and 500mm, the maximum aperture is f/7.1.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2023-11-20

What is the configurable control ring? Does this ...

What is the configurable control ring? Does this mean you can manually adjust the iris? For a long time Canon did not have lenses with manual aperture controls.
Asked by: steve
The lens control ring on Canon RF lenses can control the functions below from the lens without using the camera itself: Shutter speed Lens aperture ISO Exposure compensation
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2023-12-04
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