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Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens
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- Outdoor Sports, Wildlife, Action, Aviation
- Enthusiast level
- 5.5-stop Optical IS, Nano USM, Aspherical + UD Glass & SSC
- EOS R3
- EOS R5
- EOS R6
- EOS R
- EOS RP
- EOS Ra
- EOS R5 C
- EOS R7*
- EOS R10*
- EOS R6 Mark II
- EOS R8
- EOS R50*
- EOS R100*
- EOS R50 V*
- EOS C70*
- RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens
- E-67 II Lens Cap
- Lens Dust Cap RF
- User Manual
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Sale
Make your purchase as normal through the Canon Store to save. Buy now while stocks last. Offer ends 30/01/2026
Overview
With the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM, you can capture distant wildlife, fast-moving sports and outdoor adventures with ease. This lightweight, versatile telephoto zoom is designed for EOS R-Series cameras, offering a 100-400mm focal range and a 5.5-stop optical Image Stabilizer for sharp handheld results even at full zoom. With excellent close focusing capabilities and a nine-blade aperture, you’ll achieve beautiful background blur (bokeh) that makes your subject stand out. Despite its impressive range, this lens is compact and lightweight at just 635g, making it a travel-friendly option for photographers on the move. Canon’s precision-engineered Aspherical and UD lens elements, paired with a Super Spectra Coating, ensure high contrast and clarity in both stills and video, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Reach further, frame tighter
The RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM brings distant subjects into focus with ease. Whether you’re photographing wildlife, sports or landscapes, its versatile zoom range extends your creative reach without adding bulk to your kit
Fast, responsive, ready for the moment
Capture fast-moving action with the RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM’s quick autofocus and long telephoto reach. React quickly and frame distant subjects with precision, keeping you ready for every shot
Sharp shots. Smooth footage. No tripod needed
Thanks to its 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer, the RF 100-400mm ensures sharp handheld stills and smooth video, even in low light or at full zoom – no tripod required
Compact telephoto power for life on the move
At just 635g, this lens offers impressive telephoto reach in a lightweight, travel-friendly design. Easy to carry and comfortable to shoot with, it’s the perfect companion for photography on the go
Fast, quiet autofocus with intuitive control
The Nano USM motor provides fast, silent autofocus, ideal for wildlife and video. The Lens Control Ring gives you quick access to settings like ISO and aperture, making it easy to adjust without leaving the viewfinder
Sharp detailed images – even at full zoom
The RF 100-400mm uses Ultra-Low Dispersion glass and advanced coatings to reduce chromatic aberration and enhance clarity, Expect sharp, high-contrast images, even at the longest focal lengths
Go further with Canon RF extenders
Pair the RF 100-400mm with Canon RF extenders for even greater telephoto reach. Maintain autofocus and metering to shoot distant wildlife or sports with confidence
Delivery and Returns
Delivery
- Please note that the last date for guaranteed delivery before Christmas is 2pm on December 19th.
- Free standard delivery on all orders of £30 and more. Delivery within 1-3 working days.
- Orders below £30 are subject to a delivery charge of £3.99.
Returns
- You have 30 days in which to return your item(s) for free and receive a full refund. Terms & conditions apply.
- Please note we are unable to refund (unless faulty or not as described) opened ink jet and laser cartridges.
Support
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Get supportOverview
With the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM, you can capture distant wildlife, fast-moving sports and outdoor adventures with ease. This lightweight, versatile telephoto zoom is designed for EOS R-Series cameras, offering a 100-400mm focal range and a 5.5-stop optical Image Stabilizer for sharp handheld results even at full zoom. With excellent close focusing capabilities and a nine-blade aperture, you’ll achieve beautiful background blur (bokeh) that makes your subject stand out. Despite its impressive range, this lens is compact and lightweight at just 635g, making it a travel-friendly option for photographers on the move. Canon’s precision-engineered Aspherical and UD lens elements, paired with a Super Spectra Coating, ensure high contrast and clarity in both stills and video, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Reach further, frame tighter
The RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM brings distant subjects into focus with ease. Whether you’re photographing wildlife, sports or landscapes, its versatile zoom range extends your creative reach without adding bulk to your kit
Fast, responsive, ready for the moment
Capture fast-moving action with the RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM’s quick autofocus and long telephoto reach. React quickly and frame distant subjects with precision, keeping you ready for every shot
Sharp shots. Smooth footage. No tripod needed
Thanks to its 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer, the RF 100-400mm ensures sharp handheld stills and smooth video, even in low light or at full zoom – no tripod required
Compact telephoto power for life on the move
At just 635g, this lens offers impressive telephoto reach in a lightweight, travel-friendly design. Easy to carry and comfortable to shoot with, it’s the perfect companion for photography on the go
Fast, quiet autofocus with intuitive control
The Nano USM motor provides fast, silent autofocus, ideal for wildlife and video. The Lens Control Ring gives you quick access to settings like ISO and aperture, making it easy to adjust without leaving the viewfinder
Sharp detailed images – even at full zoom
The RF 100-400mm uses Ultra-Low Dispersion glass and advanced coatings to reduce chromatic aberration and enhance clarity, Expect sharp, high-contrast images, even at the longest focal lengths
Go further with Canon RF extenders
Pair the RF 100-400mm with Canon RF extenders for even greater telephoto reach. Maintain autofocus and metering to shoot distant wildlife or sports with confidence
Delivery and Returns
Delivery
- Please note that the last date for guaranteed delivery before Christmas is 2pm on December 19th.
- Free standard delivery on all orders of £30 and more. Delivery within 1-3 working days.
- Orders below £30 are subject to a delivery charge of £3.99.
Returns
- You have 30 days in which to return your item(s) for free and receive a full refund. Terms & conditions apply.
- Please note we are unable to refund (unless faulty or not as described) opened ink jet and laser cartridges.
Support
Need support with your product?
Download drivers, firmware, software and manuals (including safety instructions) for support with your product. Plus find online technical support for your Canon product through our Contact Support.
Get support¹ Minimum focusing distance between 0.88m and 1.2m respectively. Max. magnification is 0.41x (at 400mm). Min. focusing distance is 0.88 m (at 200 mm)
² Tested under CIPA standards
³ Supporting Full Time Manual Focus
⁴ Dual Pixel CMOS AF and metering are both supported within the below parameters:
EOS R, EOS RP
Horizontal: approx. 88%, vertical: approx. 100%
Using Extender RF1.4× horizontal: approx. 80%, vertical: approx. 80%
Using Extender RF2× horizontal: approx. 40%, vertical: approx. 60%
EOS R5, EOS R6
Horizontal: approx. 90%, vertical: approx. 100%
Face+Tracking horizontal: approx. 100%, vertical: approx. 100%
Using Extender RF1.4× horizontal: approx. 80%, vertical: approx. 80%
Using Extender RF2× horizontal: approx. 40%, vertical: approx. 60%
* For cameras with an APS-C sized sensor, a crop factor applies giving an equivalent focal length of 1.6x – this means that the 100-400mm on an APS-C camera will give the field of view equivalent to a 160-640mm lens on a Full Frame camera. Check camera user manual for further details.
