Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- f/4.5-7.1 to f/32-54 Aperture Range
- 100-500mm Focal Range
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Fluorine Coated
- Rotation-Type Zoom Ring
- One Super UD Element, Six UD Elements
- Dual Nano USM AF System
Using the super telephoto zoom power of the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens, every bit of the object’s details can be captured in a stunning clarity. This RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame format buddy offers a vast f/4.5-7.1 to f/32-54 aperture range in which adds up a unique distribution of light throughout the 100-500mm focal range. Built to fluorine coating, it is also weather sealed to ensure protection the front and rear elements. The optical construction consists of one super UD element and six UD elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing plus Dual Nano USM AF system that operates to both the ring type USM and an STM mechanism. Its Rotation-Type Zoom Ring is also integrated so for users not to accidentally extend the lens and for fine-tune the handling. Optical Image Stabilizer in the other hand helps prevent unwanted camera shakes which results to fine photography.
Product Features in Detail
Ultimate reach. Built for extremes.
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.
Enjoy stunning performance up to 500mm
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.
Achieve excellent 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.
Fast, smooth, near silent AF
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.
Take the lens anywhere
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.
Never take your eye off the subject
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.
Wildlife
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.
Sports
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.
Optical Features / Specifications | |
Image Size | Full Frame |
Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) | 20° - 4°, |
14° - 2° 45', | |
24° - 5° | |
Lens construction (elements/groups) | 20/14 |
No. of diaphragm blades | 9 |
Minimum aperture | f/32 @ 100mm / f/54 @ 500mm |
Closest focusing distance (m) | 0.90 at 100mm / 1.2m at 500mm |
Maximum magnification (x) | 0.33x |
Distance Information | Yes |
Image stabilizer | 5 stops1 |
AF actuator | Dual Nano USM |
Physical Features | |
Dust/moisture resistance | Yes2 |
Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
Max. diameter x length (mm) | 93.8 x 207.63 |
Weight (g) | 1530 |
Accessories | |
Lens cap | E-77 II |
Lens hood | ET-83F (WIII) |
Lens case/pouch | LZ1328 |
Rear End Cap | Lens Dust Cap RF |
Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 II | Not compatible |
Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 II | Not compatible |
Extender Compatibility | Compatible with RF Extender only4 |
Other Accessories | TRIPOD MOUNT RING F (WIII) (supplied) |
Specifications with 1.4x Extender | |
Focal length | 420mm - 700mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/8 - f/10 |
Maximum Magnification | 0.46 |
AF Possible | Yes |
IS | Yes |
Specifications with 2x Extender | |
Focal length | 600mm - 1000mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/11 - f/14 |
Maximum Magnification | 0.66 |
AF Possible | Yes |
IS | Yes |
1. Tested under CIPA standards
2. Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause slight abrasion of the camera mount. This in no way effects either the lens or camera performance.
3. Lens dimensions when in retracted state
4. Compatible with 300mm setting or longer only
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens
Lens Hood ET-83F (WIII)
Lens Cap E-77 II
Lens Dust Cap RF
Lens Case LZ1328
Tripod Mount Ring F (WIII)

SKU: Canon RF100-500LIS
UPC: 4549292168037