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

Key Features & User Experience

• Image Quality and Optics: As an L-series lens, it delivers outstanding contrast and sharpness across the entire zoom range due to an optical design featuring one Super UD and six UD elements and ASC (Air Sphere Coating) to minimize flare and ghosting. User reviews confirm it is an exceptionally sharp lens.

• Autofocus: The Dual Nano USM motors provide fast, smooth, and near-silent autofocus, making it highly effective for tracking fast-moving subjects in both stills and video. When paired with advanced Canon bodies like the EOS R5 or R6, the AF performance is stellar.

• Image Stabilization: It features a 5-stop optical Image Stabilizer with three modes (Standard, Panning, and during exposure only). This works in conjunction with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) in compatible cameras to offer up to 6 stops of shake correction, making handheld shooting possible even at 500mm.

• Build Quality & Weather Sealing: The lens boasts a weather-resistant L-series construction with dust and moisture sealing, and a protective fluorine coating on the front and rear elements to resist smudges and make cleaning easier. It also has a heat-resistant white paint finish to protect against high temperatures.

• Portability & Handling: Despite its super-telephoto range, it is considered relatively compact and lightweight for its class, making it a portable option for field use. The zoom ring has an adjustable torque to prevent accidental lens extension (lens creep).

• Compatibility: It is compatible with the optional Canon Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x teleconverters, but only within the 300-500mm focal length range of the lens.