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.
RF
MOUNT
5-stop
IMAGE STABILISATION
UD
ELEMENTS
USM
DUAL NANO
ASC
AIR SPHERE COATING
With a 100-500mm zoom range in a compact and portable body, the lens is ideal for travel and wildlife and will go even further thanks to optional 1.4x and 2x extenders.
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.
Dual Nano USM motors enable fast, smooth and near silent AF while a floating lens group also improves versatility with a close minimum focus distance of 0.9m.
At 1530g with tripod mount, and 207mm when retracted, the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM is a go-anywhere telephoto zoom. Dust and water seals plus a heat shield coating ensure its durability.
Maintain concentration on capturing your moment thanks to the Lens Control Ring which allows you to change various camera settings such as aperture or shutter speed.
GENRE
Equip yourself with great flexibility and extra reach (than a more traditional 100-400mm lens) with a 100-500mm focal range. Be confident of performance thanks to ASC lens coatings and weather sealing, making this lens perfect for testing environments.
GENRE
An impressive 5-stops optical IS (CIPA standard) - up to 6 stops with combined in-body IS and optical IS with EOS R5 & EOS R6 - and dual nano USM AF motors, combined with super UD and UD lens elements, means the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM delivers sharp, shake-free capturing of high-speed action stills.
100-500mm focal length
For superior telephoto power and versatility
5-stop Image Stabilisation
For ultimate handheld control even in low light
Super UD and UD elements
For exceptionally sharp images
Dual Nano USM motor
For smooth, fast and near-silent operation
Heat shield coating
For consistent operation in high temperatures
ASC (Air Sphere Coating)
To prevent flare and ghosting
Lens control ring
For extra control over ISO, aperture and shutter speed
RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Lens Hood ET-83F (WIII)
Lens Cap E-77 II
Lens Dust Cap RF
Lens Case LZ1328
Tripod Mount Ring F (WIII)
RF
EF
100-500 mm
100-400 mm
f/4.5-7.1
f/4.5-5.6
f/32-51
f/32-40
0.9 m -1.2 m
0.98 m
0.33 x
0.31 x
20 elements in 14 groups
21 elements in 16 groups
One Super UD, six UD
One Fluorite, one Super UD
ASC, fluorine coating
ASC, fluorine coating
Supported
Supported
9 (circular)
9 (circular)
Yes (4-stops)
Φ77 mm
Φ77 mm
Approx. 93.8 mm x 207.6 mm
Approx. 94 mm x 193 mm
Approx. 1,370 g
(tripod mount separate)
Approx. 1,570 g
(tripod mount separate)
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