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Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens, Bundle with Vanguard VEO 3 GO 235AB 23mm 5-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with T-50 Ball Head, 67mm Filter Kit and Cleaning Kit

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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens
    Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens
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  • Vanguard VEO 3 GO 235AB 23mm 5-Section Al Travel Tripod with T-50 Ball Head
    Vanguard VEO 3 GO 235AB 23mm 5-Section Al Travel Tripod with T-50 Ball Head
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  • ProOptic 67mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
    ProOptic 67mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
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  • 1 more

Key Features

  • Capture stunning telephoto shots with the Canon RF 100-400mm lens, perfect for wildlife photography.
  • Experience sharp image quality with UD and aspherical elements in this Canon RF zoom lens.
  • Enjoy smooth, near-silent autofocus thanks to the Nano USM technology in this versatile lens.
  • Get steady, clear images with 5.5 stops of image stabilization, great for handheld shooting.
  • Compact and lightweight Canon RF lens design makes it ideal for travel and outdoor adventures.
  • This bundle includes a tripod, filter kit, and cleaning kit to keep your lens in top condition.
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2025-07-07T23:46:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect Zoom lens for beginners.

Excellent quality! I almost want to use it as a primary lens lol. Very pleased with my purchase.

LARRY C.

2025-07-03T22:44:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Customer service does count

Outstanding customer service plus they ship using UPS, not the other services. Lenses is fantastic. Very solid and image stabilization is awesome

PAPA H.

2025-06-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

All worth it

It works perfectly with our R8 and, as expected, is much better than the EF-S 55 - 250mm on our EF cameras. We may want to try the RF 800mm later.

gimme

2025-06-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good and lightweight lenses

Good lenses for travel wildlife and sports photography

Carlos J.

2025-06-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a Great Lens

I am getting great results with and without the 2x extender. The lens is light enough for off-hand shooting, but go with support for that big reach. I like that I can get full throw from 100 to 400 with just a quarter turn of the barrel to get that perfect frame without mucking my focus or aim.

awed

2025-06-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this lens

Purchased this a week ago and love it - great lens for those animal photos

Svesel

2025-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Lightweight, Inexpensive, but VERY SLOW!

A very good lens, especially for its pretty inexpensive, light weight, focus is fast. But oh that f/11 @400mm is so slow! I don't know if I can get 'use' to having to really turn up the ISO to get fast enough shutter to freeze motion of animals and birds. I almost gave it 3 stars.

RMP

2025-04-25T15:10:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Affordable travel lens

Lightweight with a nice range for wildlife photography -- and it won't break the bank. I paired this with my Canon R8 and traveled to the Galapagos. The combo was easy to handle and produced some excellent images!

Kris D.

2025-03-20T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good lens for the price but quality suffers

This is a great lens for the price. Light weight, compact, great for walking around. I used it with my Canon RP body, which was a nice all around set up. The quality of images, however, is not as good as my L series lenses, especially at the 400mm range. I returned the lens and opted for the 100-500mm.

Ship p.

2025-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

RF100-400 + 2x extender wins vs. RF200-800

I am writing this review as a previous owner of this lens because for whatever reason, it won't let me write a review for the RF200-800 lens, which I purchased to replace my RF100-400. That being said, I wish I still had this lens, for 3 main reasons: 1. This lens @ $649 + $450 2x extender (refurbished) is effectively the same focal length and aperture as the RF200-800 for ~$600 less. 2. The RF100-400 + 2x extender is VERY portable in comparison to the much larger RF200-800. 3. The RF200-800 has a much larger front lens and picks up a lot more dust than the RF100-400, so you will spend a lot more time trying to keep the RF200-800 clean. As far as image quality is concerned, I can't say the RF200-800 is noticeably better. This red tail hawk photo was taken with RF100-400 + 2x extender and is one of my favorites.

jimmer

2025-01-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best lens you can have is the one that is with you

The best lens you can have is the one you have with you when you want to take a picture! Because of the compact size and low weight of this lens, you are likely to have it along on your nature hikes and adventures. Of course it would be worthless if it did not perform optically/photographically - have no fear, it performs very well! Very quick and silent auto focus, smooth zoom, and efficient vibration reduction. It has become my got to lens, or better said, my "take with" lens!

Jean M.

2024-08-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for the price!

This is a very flexible lens, with a decent focus speed and reasonably quiet. It's a touch on the slow side, but for the cost involved that's to be expected. Image quality is very good, takes full advantage of the R5 45MP sensor. It's nice to have the control ring on these new RF lenses!

Matthew H.

2024-08-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Auto Focus and clarity of this lens is excellent.

My favorite lens for my R10. It meets my needs for the pictures I take

Cantrell

2024-05-28T08:59:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens!

Lens is as advertised. Nice quality photos, just wish it had a further reach. Time for an extender. Always good service and price from Adorama.

DANIEL H.

2024-05-03T09:52:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Great as a starter lens for wildlife photography. Very light which is great for hiking.

MICHAEL C.

2024-03-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for Wildlife

3 months shotting hundreds of birds, great lens for the price

ixmarcusd

2024-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lems

What a great addition to my collection. I have been playing around with it and excited about taking photos on an upcoming cruise.

Mari T.

2024-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Don't let the price fool you

I purchased an R6 Mark ii in November and only had the 24-105 mm lens. Which is fine but I needed a zoom lens. The other 100-400 mm white lenses were outside my budget. I was reluctant to buy this lens because, come on...it's $650. How good can that be? I've been pleasantly surprised with this lens as I'm learning to take bird photos. I think I want the 200-800 mm that is back-ordered/new next. I'm giving it 4.5 stars.

Justbreathe

2024-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value for the price!

Excellent lens and features. Looking forward to using it regularly.

DanR

2023-11-23T05:38:28

Rated 5 out of 5

RF 100-400

For the price this is an excellent lens. No issues good value.

PETERK K.

2023-11-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Value

This is my favorite telephoto lens hands down. It represents fantastic value for camera lenses. I use this lens most often during the early evening or during the day. At periods around sunset you'll find that ISO needs to be increased. The 'slow' F-stop is usually a non-issue. Given the light weight of the lens and long zoom, it has become one of my favorites.

Jon F.

2023-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good quality lens

I've had the RF 100-400 for 3 months now. It's one of my favorite lenses. I use it on my Canon RP during daytime walks. This is a hobby of mine. I like capturing images of birds, butterflies, flowers, and landscapes. The autofocus is solid. I don't have a lens hood or an nd filter yet I just shoot the lens s is. It feels nice and solid. I like the control ring. Very enjoyable.

Kayla2345

2023-08-28T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

It's not a great but decent lens especially when you consider price

I purchased the lens about 6 months ago and use it with my new EOS R7 body, purchased at the same time. It's not as good as I thought it to be. It was giving great pictures for first couple of months. Then the quality deteriorated. The lens struggled to focus even in bright daylight and in high contrast spots. The pictures came out was not sharp at all. I wanted to replace the lens but the Canon return policy was not offering it. So I had to send the lens for repair. The service center told that they did not find any issue with the lens. That's frustrating. They just cleaned it.

JayCh

2023-08-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

Great lens for the price, feels solid handling it and it's lightweight. The size of the lens as well makes it easy to travel with. I use this lens for aviation and sports photography so the fast auto focusing is really nice, especially with faster moving action.

user2

2023-06-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great telephoto lens for a great price

I'm using the lens for travel photography, sports photography and sports video with an R6. It is fantastic for the price. Focus is sharp and image quality is great. The small size and light weight makes it a good fit for travelers who don't like to cary a large camera bag.

DCTraveler

2023-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good purchase

Good lens for the cost. Light weight and good quality for beginners.

Laura M.

2023-05-31T03:18:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect budget friendly!

The Canon RF 100-400mm was just what I was looking for in a budget telephoto lens. It has just enough zoom for the birds in my backyard or to get closer shots of the zoo animals that like to stay in the back of their exhibits. It's lightweight and easy to use. I'm capable of carrying it around all day and not wear me out. ADORAMA was quick with the delivery and packed the product well too. I would 100% recommend it and ADORAMA to anyone.

JASON M.

2023-05-17T19:01:35

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Zoom

Solid zoom lens, zooms fairly far. Good price

Spencer R.

2023-05-17T17:45:02

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Zoom Lens

Not overly expensive, and does a good job as a zoom lens. I'm able to get good photos from far away

Spencer R.

2023-05-09T17:35:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for the price!

As an amateur photographer, I needed a lens that gave me a little extra reach for my EOS R. This worked perfectly. I was able to take photos of a graduation half way across a football field that were amazing. And that was by hand holding. Besides my 50mm, this is going to be my go to lens for a while.

HEATH A.

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Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 USM Specifications

Lens
  • Focal Length

    100-400mm

  • Aperture

    Max.: f/5.6 - f/8 (f/8 at 400mm position)
    Min.: f/32 - f/45 (f/45 at 400mm position)

  • Lens Mount Type

    RF Mount; Metal Mount

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    3.94' (1.2m) at 100mm
    2.89' (0.88m) at 200mm
    3.44' (1.05m) at 400mm

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.41x, at 400mm (0.09x at 100mm)

  • Field of View, at Minimum Focus Distance

    Approx.: (100mm) - 10.2 x 15.2 in. (260 x 386mm)
    Approx.: (400mm) - 2.2 x 3.3 in. (57 x 85mm)

  • Angle of View (Diagonal)

    Approx. 24 Degree - 6 Degree 10"

Extender RF Compatibility

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  • Compatibility

    Canon Extender RF1.4x / RF2x

  • Equivalent Focal Length/Maximum Aperture

    RF1.4x - 140mm-560mm, f/8-11
    RF2x - 200-800mm, f/11-16

  • Maximum Close-focusing Magnification

    RF1.4x - 0.12x - 0.58x
    RF2x - 0.18x - 0.83x

  • Autofocus with EOS R Series Cameras

    Possible with either extender, at all zoom settings

  • Image Stabilizer

    With EOS R series Cameras
    Possible with either extender, at all zoom settings

Optical Design

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  • Lens Construction

    12 elements in 9 groups

  • Special Elements

    (One) UD-glass element
    (One) Aspherical element

  • Lens Coating

    Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating)

  • Filter Size Diameter

    67mm

  • Aperture Blades

    9; circular shape

Focusing

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  • Focusing Drive System

    Nano USM; rear focusing system

  • Full-time Manual Focusing

    Yes (Lens Electronic MF)

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF Coverage

    (Horizontal x Vertical)

    EOS R, EOS RP
    Approx. 88% x 100%
    With Extender RF1.4x - approx. 80% x 80%
    With Extender RF2x - approx. 40% x 60%

    EOS R5, EOS R6
    Approx. 90% x 100%
    Face+Tracking horizontal: approx. 100% x 100%
    With Extender RF1.4x - approx. 80% x 80%
    With Extender RF2x - approx. 40% x 60%

Image Stabilization

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  • IS on-off

    Image Stabilizer switch, on lens barrel

  • Optical Image Stabilization

    Provided
    5.5 stops optical IS correction (at 400mm)
    Conforms to CIPA test standards, using EOS R

  • Coordinated IS

    (with EOS R-series cameras having In-Body Image Stabilization)
    Provided
    6 stops Coordinated IS correction (at 400mm)
    Conforms to CIPA test standards, using EOS R-series cameras with In-Body Image Stabilization

  • IS Mode Selection

    No (Automatic switching to panning correction IS, when panning is detected)

  • Panning Mode Support (SCN mode)

    Supported

Exterior Design

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  • Control Ring

    Provided (with click-stops)
    Programmable via "Customize Dials" in camera's Custom Functions menu
    58 clicks per revolution
    Clicks can be removed by Canon service center, for a service fee

  • Manual Focus Ring

    Electronic ring system
    Full-time Manual focus possible
    No physical limit to ring rotational angle

  • Distance Scale

    No
    Distance scale available in EVF or Live View LCD screen of compatible EOS R cameras

  • Distance Limiter Switch

    No

  • Dust/Weather Resistant Construction

    No

Physical

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  • Dimensions (Dia x L)

    Maximum Outer (Approx.): 3.13 x 6.48" (79.5 x 164.5mm)

  • Weight

    Approx.: 22.4 oz (635g)

  • UPC Codes

    192223221819, 013803341300, 846431057417, 840014139958, 026196354277

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21 Accessories for Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens, Bundle with Vanguard VEO 3 GO 235AB 23mm 5-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with T-50 Ball Head, 67mm Filter Kit and Cleaning Kit

  • All Accessories (21)
  • Filters (2)
  • Bags & Cases (1)
  • Teleconverters (2)
  • Lens Caps (4)
  • Lens Hoods (1)
  • Rain Covers (2)
  • Cleaning Accessories (4)
  • Cap Leash (2)
  • Extended Warranty (3)

Designed For Use With:

  • Canon EOS R
  • Canon EOS R5
  • Canon EOS R6
  • Canon EOS R1
  • Canon EOS R3
  • Canon EOS R5 Mark II
  • Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  • Canon EOS R8
  • Canon EOS RP

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Canon EOS R10
  • Canon EOS R50
  • Canon EOS R7

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About Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 USM

FEATURED REVIEWS

I love this lens.

By Alan D.

Compared to my 200mm and 400mm zoom lenses that I've used with my Canon 5D Mark IV, this RF Lens is appreciated light weight. I've added a 2X magnified but I'm still OK with the weight and have been taking great photos with this lens on my EOS RP mirrorless camera (lighter than my 5D) without a tripod. All around, a very good experience.using a tripod.

Great lens

By Mr K.

I have a R7 camera and i think this is the one lens if i only had one to choose from. supper lens for sports and wildlife.The photos you see have not had lightroom or other photo touchup.

Are you an avid photographer seeking to capture stunning images of wildlife, sports events, or distant landscapes The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens is a compact, lightweight telephoto lens designed specifically for EOS R Series cameras. This versatile lens offers an impressive zoom range that effortlessly brings your subjects closer, making it an ideal choice for a variety of photography genres.

Comparable in size to the EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens, the RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM lens extends its reach to 400mm, offering superior versatility. It boasts a fast Nano USM focusing system, providing smooth, near-silent autofocus for both photos and videos. When used with an EOS R series camera featuring In-body Image Stabilization, such as the EOS R5 and EOS R6, it offers up to 6 stops of Coordinated IS, or 5.5 stops with an EOS R/RP camera, ensuring sharp, blur-free images even at extreme zoom levels.

The RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM lens employs a single Ultra Low Dispersion lens element towards the front of the lens group. This innovative design corrects chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range, delivering crisp, vibrant images with minimal color blur.

For photographers seeking even greater reach, this lens is compatible with both the RF1.4x and RF2x tele extenders, effectively extending the maximum focal length to 560mm and 800mm respectively.

The lens also features a control ring that allows for quick and easy setting changes, including shutter speed and aperture. With the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM lens, you'll have the perfect blend of quality, convenience, and control at your fingertips.

This bundle also includes the sturdy 3Pod TREK Series Tripod, a 67mm Filter Kit to protect your lens and enhance image quality, and a Cleaning Kit to keep your equipment in top condition. Elevate your photography experience with this comprehensive bundle, designed to meet the needs of both amateur and professional photographers.

Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 USM Features

  • Compact, lightweight and high-image quality RF tele zoom lens, with a versatile zoom range of 100-400mm
  • Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5.5 Stops of shake correction
  • Up to 6 stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS)
  • Minimum focusing distance of 2.89 feet at 200mm and maximum magnification of 0.41x at 400mm
  • High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with Canon's Nano USM
  • 9-blade circular aperture for beautiful bokeh
  • Control Ring for direct setting changes
  • Compatible with optional Canon Extenders RF1.4x and RF2x

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning telephoto shots with the Canon RF 100-400mm lens, perfect for wildlife photography.
  • Experience sharp image quality with UD and aspherical elements in this Canon RF zoom lens.
  • Enjoy smooth, near-silent autofocus thanks to the Nano USM technology in this versatile lens.
  • Get steady, clear images with 5.5 stops of image stabilization, great for handheld shooting.
  • Compact and lightweight Canon RF lens design makes it ideal for travel and outdoor adventures.
  • This bundle includes a tripod, filter kit, and cleaning kit to keep your lens in top condition.

What's in the box:

  • Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens
  • Lens Cap (E-67II)
  • Lens Dust Cap (RF)
  • Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • Vanguard VEO 3 GO 235AB 23mm 5-Section Al Travel Tripod with T-50 Ball Head
  • ProOptic 67mm Filter Kit (UV/CPL/ND)
  • Complete Optics Care and Cleaning Kit