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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens with 2x Extender

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  • Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens
    Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens
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  • Canon Extender RF 2x
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning wildlife shots with the Canon RF 100-500mm lens' impressive zoom range.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with this Canon lens, perfect for full-frame mirrorless.
  • Achieve sharp focus quickly with the USM autofocus, ideal for fast-moving subjects.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the f/4.5-7.1 aperture range, balancing light and depth.
  • Built with Super UD elements, this lens delivers outstanding clarity and reduced aberrations.
  • Extend your reach with the included 2x extender, doubling your focal length for distant subjects.
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TOM M : Will this lens work on a 90D?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?WILLIAM S : I have a R5 and wanted a lens designed for it.WILLIAM P : Very good dealZACHARY S : I shoot wildlife, rocket launches, and aviation. This combo should be super useful for all threeSHARON H : read it was the best lens for advanced amateur and wildlife photos - thought the extender would be helpful and less expensive than purchasing a bigger lensRUSSELL S : long reach, RFWILLIAM E : Quality produce, decent price

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best lens I've ever owned.

Wow! I bought this lens two months ago to take pictures of birds. I have taken several thousand images. I'm still learning all the nuances when combined with the R7, however I am amazed at the quality images I am getting on just the auto mode. Very lightweight. I have hiked up to 10 miles with it and the R7 with very little fatigue. You definitely cannot go wrong with this lens, especially when combined with the R7.

Dan71

2025-03-09T16:53:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Joe in AZ

Has done a solid job. Lighter than the EF 100-400 mm. Has some limitations in low light, so setting adjustments are needed.

JOSEPH M.

2025-03-09T16:48:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Joe in AZ

It has done a great job so far. Gets a bit tricky in low light, but no more so than the EF 100-400 MM. Weighs less than the 100-400 so that is a plus.

JOSEPH M.

2025-02-27T06:51:58

Rated 5 out of 5

If you only could choose one lens for wildlife work...

incredible versatile wildlife lens

GREG S.

2025-02-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens - But it has its place.

Excellent, high-quality lens! I'm a bit picky and really believe in using the right lens for the right job - and this lens is not perfect for everything. That being said, I prefer this lens for nature photography rather than sports. I like using a fixed focal length lens for sports where I might use a long telephoto (300 or 400mm, f/2.8). I could see myself using this for something like auto racing. I have used it for rodeo (roping, etc.), but most other sports I, personally, won't use this for. Also, I'm probably not carrying this lens on long hikes as it is a larger lens. I noticed someone else posted about the 100-400 EF version being lighter and better to carry, although I'm not sure I'm carrying either on long hikes. For nature photography (animals and landscape) I love this lens. The quality is outstanding (both build quality and image quality at all focal lengths) and it's very easy to use.

Vincenzo

2025-01-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great addition to my bag

Canon 100-500 is an incredible lens I recently added. The additional reach I get beyond my 300 prime lens is superb. In a twist I can back off to 100 for a wider shot. The fact that this powerful of a lens can weigh so little allows handheld shooting vs a monopod with the 300. Price is not an issue when comparing to the benefits with this lens! Thank you Canon for creating this one!!

Ken W.

2024-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Lens ever. Light weight compared to EF 100-400 ll

Have had it 13 months. Excellent for all wildlife. Including Birds inflight. Have taken over 100,000 shots with it Very happy. Easy to hand hold and carry with should strap for over and hour at a time even for a 79 year old.

Gary78

2024-11-30T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Really heavy

Bought for a trip to Yellowstone but didn't use it as much as I thought I would. It's HEAVY. That being said it's sharper and focuses better than my 100-400, but the 100-400 weighs much less and is much better to hike with. Most people know this but make sure to support the weight by cradling the lens, NOT by the camera body. It may be ok but I was worried I would damage my R6 with the lens hanging unsupported with the strap over my shoulder. Added a 1.4 extender and got some great pictures of a supermoon, but there's a caveat there too. To use an extender with this lens you must extend the lens to full zoom BEFORE installing the converter, and then the lens will only zoom back to around 300mm making the entire package very long and unwieldy. If you need longer than 500mm consider the 200-800 or one of the prime lenses instead of using an extender with this lens for anything other than tripod use.

Shaw

2024-11-19T07:36:59

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best lenses made by Canon

Beyond awesome. I have the holy trinity and strongly feel this lens should become the 4th "musketeer".

EDUARDO P.

2024-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Poor quality-I wouldn't take this lens for free

out of the box the lens had trouble with focus. Lens loses focus and images are soft.

VJara

2024-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent for airshow photography

Brought this for SF Fleet Week 2024. The lens is exceptional sharp for 8K resolution. The fast AF + RF extender 1.4x + R5C gives a different kind of experience of far distance airshow photography.

hc888

2024-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens - sharp

Great Lens - sharp. definitely recommend. will use for wildlife photography.

bdoon

2024-08-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

RF 100-500mm

Great lens, not a fan of variable aperture, but for the price, small disadvantage, especially with new cameras and being able to use higher iso's.

Tom S.

2024-07-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth every penny

I have a few months on this lens and it does everything I need it to do. Even shooting outside the range images crop pretty well and with some Denoise are excellent quality so I've never felt the need for a teleconverter. So far I've carried it on 10 mile hikes with 2000+ feet elevation gain. I notice it but it's manageable.

Swellhunter630

2024-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Versatile Supertelephoto Lens!

I've been working with this lens for almost a year, and it's just great! Super sharp throughout the range and has great bokeh especially at longer focal lengths. Would definitely recommend if you've got the money.

jbott

2024-06-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

100-500 F4.5-7.1 IS USM

I like this lens very much I am getting used to yet

Marvin F.

2024-06-12T04:03:00

Rated 5 out of 5

100-500mm

Excellent lens and filter choice.

RICHARD L.

2024-04-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome for sports

rented this lens for my daughters track and field events. IT ROCKS!!!! Now I have to buy one. LOL

Lb E.

2024-04-24T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice reach

Nice reach and range and works well in good light conditions

Tww

2024-04-09T08:15:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Very happy

Really happy with this lens.

Wayne T.

2024-04-05T10:11:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Surprisingly great

Although I'm not accustomed to shooting with any lenses without at least an f/2.8 capability, this lens more than makes up for the aperture limitations. The stabilization, sharpness, and range are just game changers. Hand holding at 500mm just seems crazy to me, but it's totally possible. I'm loving this lens.

JESSE L.

2024-03-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptionally good at 500mm, especially for a zoom

This is an exceptionally sharp lens throughout the zoom range, but especially at 500mm. On an R6 and R6 Mark II, it produces amazing results. If you provide enough room between your subject and the background, there's plenty of separation and pleasingly smooth bokeh, even at f/7.1. Bump the ISO and use DxO PureRAW if the light is a little low. You'll still get beautiful results. This lens is worth the price.

jghop

2024-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

I bought this and the 2x extender and I am glad I did. It's perfect for all my beginner wildlife work

Better D.

2024-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow

I'm blown away by how sharp this lens is at 500mm and they stay sharp when using the 1.4x & 2.0x extenders! Also, this lens works perfectly with the R5, it's almost like they were custom made for each other!

Mikey12654

2024-01-07T16:31:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Birding Lens

This is a fantastic lens! I recently started shooting with a Canon R5 and have taken the plunge and plan to use this lens for birding. I have not shot much yet, but look forward to shooting as we get closer to spring migration season!

Jonathan R.

2023-12-31T15:21:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent RF super zoom, highly recommended!

This is my first foray into the RF lens world. I've been shooting with Canon bodies for many years, from way back to the old film AE-1 Program up to my last EOS 5D Mark IV, and I've enjoyed each one. I am now just breaking in an EOS R5 and I'm enjoying my first introduction to the mirrorless world. This 100-500 lens is a replacement (sort-of) for my tried and true birding lens from my EOS 5D MkIV, the excellent Sigma 150-600. I am so happy I made the choice to try this lens out, I'm extremely happy. Sharp, crisp images, fast focusing, and I love being able to stop down to f4.5 which helps when shooting birds. Highly recommended for any fast moving subjects!

Jonathan R.

2023-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great companion to my 70-200

Great lens for sports and indoor crowd shots. Great flexibility with the 100 to 500 range!

Hoopshots

2023-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Zoom

This lens is simply fantastic. Super sharp, quick to focus, exceptional minimum focusing distance. I use it on my R6mkii and love it.

Steve C.

2023-12-10T02:48:50

Rated 5 out of 5

No regrets.

I chose this lens over the new rf 200-800 due to it's light weight and close focusing distance. I have an R6 and and R7 so if I need a little extra reach I will use it on the R7.

ANDY W.

2023-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

The best mid-to-long telezoom

Bought this when the R6 first appeared to replace an EF100-400m1. Quality at least as good as you would expect from an L telezoom at this price point. It really stars when paired with the R7, the resolution at full aperture more than matches the 80Mp (FF equivalent) pixel density of the R7.

James G.

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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 Specifications

  • Focal Length & Aperture

    100-500mm, f/4.5-7.1

  • Maximum Aperture

    1/3 steps, 1/2 steps:
    Wide: 4.5, 4.5, Tele: 7.1, 6.7

    1/3 steps, 1/2 steps:
    Wide: 32, 32, Tele: 51, 54

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    At 100mm: 2.95' (0.9m)
    At 300mm: 3.28' (1m)
    At 500mm: 3.94' (1.2m)

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Maximum Magnification

    At 100mm: 0.12x
    At 500mm: 0.33x

  • Lens Construction

    20 elements in 14 groups

  • Special Elements

    One Super UD, Six UD

  • Filter Size Diameter

    3" (77mm)

  • Aperture Blades

    9

  • Dimensions (Max Outer Dia x L)

    Shortest (wide): 3.69 x 8.17" (93.8 x 207.6mm) Approx.
    Longest (tele): 3.69 x 11.71" (93.8 x 297.6mm) Approx.

  • Weight

    No tripod mount: 3 lbs (1365g) (Approx.)
    Tripod only: 0.35 lbs (160g) (Approx.)

  • UPC Codes

    192223201118, 013803330472, 013803168037

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19 Accessories for Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens with 2x Extender

  • All Accessories (19)
  • Extended Warranty (3)
  • Filters (2)
  • Teleconverters (2)
  • Lens Caps (2)
  • Lens Hoods (1)
  • Rain Covers (2)
  • Cleaning Accessories (5)
  • Cap Leash (2)

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 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent Lens

By ShaunW

I've owned the EF 100-400 II lens since 2015 and it is by far favorite and most used lens. The RF 100-500 is just as good (if not better with an extra 100mm built in. Paired with the EOS R5 it's really an amazing combo.

Exceptionally good at 500mm, especially for a zoom

By jghop

This is an exceptionally sharp lens throughout the zoom range, but especially at 500mm. On an R6 and R6 Mark II, it produces amazing results. If you provide enough room between your subject and the background, there's plenty of separation and pleasingly smooth bokeh, even at f/7.1. Bump the ISO and use DxO PureRAW if the light is a little low. You'll still get beautiful results. This lens is worth the price.

Before you embark on your next photography adventure, consider the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens with 2x Extender, a high-performance super-telephoto zoom lens specifically designed for the EOS R system. This lens offers a versatile zoom range from 100mm to 500mm, making it an ideal choice for sports, wildlife, and aviation photography. Despite its extensive range, it maintains a compact, travel-friendly size and weight.

The lens is constructed with one Super UD and six UD lenses, ensuring brilliant resolving power. The front and rear lens elements are fluorine-coated, providing resistance against dirt, moisture, and oils. Its L-series construction offers dust and weather resistance, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging conditions.

The RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens comes with a built-in, 3-mode, up-to 5-stop optical image stabilization system. This, combined with high-speed Dual Nano USM autofocus motors, guarantees superb optical performance time and time again.

The lens is designed to work in conjunction with EOS R series cameras, sharing data to dramatically reduce camera-shake blur. This feature is beneficial for both video and still photography. The lens also offers three image stabilization modes (standard, panning, and during exposure only) for creative versatility.

The RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens uses two NANO USM focus motors, ensuring near-silent, power-saving, and high-speed autofocus operation. This feature allows for accurate tracking and capturing of fast-moving subjects.

With a minimum focusing distance of 2.95 ft./0.9m (at 100mm or 3.9 ft./1.2m at 500mm), this lens is capable of capturing sharp and detailed images from various distances. The rotation-type zoom ring allows for precise composition and excellent balance when handholding.

The lens features a 12-pin communication system, designed to quickly communicate shooting data. This system coordinates complex processes requiring high-speed communication and large data transfer, such as fast AF response, Image Stabilization, the Digital Lens Optimizer, and the adjustment of the customizable Lens Control Ring.

The RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens is dust and weather-resistant, with fluorine coating on the front and rearmost surfaces to prevent oil and water from adhering to the lens. This makes it easy to clean smudges and fingerprints off.

The lens hood features a sliding side window for easy operation and adjustment of specialty filters such as PL filters, even with the hood attached. When used in combination with the optional Extender RF1.4x or RF2x, you'll be able to reach even further subjects that would traditionally require much longer focal lengths. With the RF 1.4x attached it is possible to achieve a range of 420-700mm at f/8-10, or a range of 600-1000mm at f/11-14 with RF2x attached.

In conclusion, the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens with 2x Extender is a versatile, high-quality lens that offers superior performance for a wide range of photography styles.

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 Features

  • High Performance L-series versatile Super-Telephoto Zoom RF Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization with up to 5 stops of Shake Correction
  • Three Image Stabilization Modes (Standard, Panning, and during exposure only) for Creative Versatility
  • High Speed, Smooth and Quiet Auto Focus with Dual Nano USM
  • Minimum Focusing Distance of 2.95' (0.9m)
  • Rotation-type Zoom Ring and Torque Adjustment allows for Precise Composition or Traveling Convenience
  • 12 pin Communication System
  • Dust and Weather-resistant with Fluorine Coating
  • One Super UD and Six UD Lens
  • Lens Hood with Side Window allows Specialty Filters to be Adjusted even while Lens Hood is Attached
  • Compatible with Extenders RF1.4x and RF2x

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning wildlife shots with the Canon RF 100-500mm lens' impressive zoom range.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with this Canon lens, perfect for full-frame mirrorless.
  • Achieve sharp focus quickly with the USM autofocus, ideal for fast-moving subjects.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the f/4.5-7.1 aperture range, balancing light and depth.
  • Built with Super UD elements, this lens delivers outstanding clarity and reduced aberrations.
  • Extend your reach with the included 2x extender, doubling your focal length for distant subjects.

What's in the box:

  • Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens
  • Lens Cap (E-77II)
  • Lens Hood (ET-83F/WIII)
  • Lens Case (LZ1328)
  • Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • Canon RF 2x Extender