Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM Review

July 26, 2023 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Specifications

Optical Features / Specifications

  • Angle of View (Horzntl, Vertl, Diagnl) 20° - 6° 50',
    14° - 4° 35',
    24° - 8° 15'
  • Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) 23/18
  • Special Optics 1x Fluorite
    4x UD
    1x GMo aspherical
  • Number of Diaphragm Blades 9
  • Minimum Aperture 22
  • Closest Focusing Distance (m) 1.8m (constant)
  • Maximum Magnification (x) 0.06 (at 100mm)
    0.16 (at 300mm)
  • Control Ring Yes
  • Image Stabilizer OIS 1 5.5
  • Image Stabilizer IBIS x OIS 2 6
  • AF Actuator Dual Nano USM
  • Coatings ASC, Super Spectra
  • Fluorine Front

Accessories

  • Lens Cap E-112
  • Lens Hood ET-124
  • Lens Case/Pouch Lens Soft Case LS100-300
  • Rear End Cap Lens Dust Cap RF
  • Extender Compatibility Compatible with RF Extender only

Specifications with 1.4x Extender

  • Focal Length 140mm-420mm
  • Maximum Aperture 4
  • Maximum Magnification 0.22
  • AF Possible Yes
  • Image Stabilizer Yes

Specifications with 2x Extender

  • Focal Length 200mm - 600mm
  • Maximum Aperture 5.6
  • Maximum Magnification 0.31
  • AF Possible Yes
  • Image Stabilizer Yes

Physical Specifications

  • Dust/Moisture Resistance Yes 3
  • Exterior Coating Heat Shield
  • Filter Diameter (mm) 112
  • Max. Diameter x Length (mm) 4 128 x 323.4
  • Weight (g) 2590
  1. Tested under CIPA standards
  2. Tested under CIPA standards
  3. 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.
  4. Lens dimensions when in retracted state