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

bythom canon 100-500mm

A long, high level telephoto zoom for the RF mount:

  • Coverage: full frame
  • Build: 
    • compatible with 1.4x and 2x teleconverters
    • dedicated control ring
    • weather resistant
  • Optical Design
    • 20 elements in 14 groups
    • 1 Super UD, 6 UD elements
    • Flourine coating
  • Aperture:
    • f/4.5 to f/32 at 100mm, to f/54 at maximum telephoto
    • 9-blade rounded aperture diaphragm
  • Image stabilization: 5 stops CIPA 
  • Filters: 77mm front filter thread
  • Focus:
    • 35" (0.9m) minimum focus (100mm)
    • 1:3.3 maximum magnification ratio (500mm)
    • automatic/manual focus by wire
    • nano USM motor
  • Size and weight:
    • 8.2" (207.6mm) long 
    • 3.7" (93.8mm) diameter
    • 48.3 ounces (1370g) weight
  • Lens Hood: included ET-83F
  • Price: US$2899
  • Announced: July 9, 2020

Thom's Review of the Canon 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L lens


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