Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Almost certainly this new lens is the successor to the EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM. If you don’t believe that, ask yourself if it makes sense for Canon to make that lens after introducing this. And remember this is an L-series lens, and if the new RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM is anything to go by this should be an excellent performer. Jumping ahead of both Sony and Nikon mirrorless options (Sony’s is 100-400mm and the Nikon is still missing), this is a highly versatile lens, and a smart move by Canon, before introducing any of the super-teles in RF mount.
Key specifications
- Canon RF Mount
- 20 elements in 14 groups
- One Super UD lens and six UD lenses, ASC and Fluorine coating
- 24-5 degree angle of view (diagonal)
- 5-stops IS (CIPA standard)
- F4.5/7.1-F32/54, 9-aperture blades, rounded
- Dual Nano USM using rear focus
- 0.9/1.2m minimum focus
- Assignable lens control ring (ISO, Av, Tv)
- L-series weather sealing and heat shield coating
- 77mm filter thread
- 93.8 x 207.6mm (d x l)
- 1530g
- Supplied with hood and case
- Compatible with EXTENDER RF 1.4x / EXTENDER RF 2x (usable focal lengths, from 300 to 500mm)
- £2,899 / $2,699 (USD)
- Announced 09 July, 2020.
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