Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Review
November 10, 2021
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Mark Goldstein
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Specifications
Optical Features / Specifications
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Image SizeFull Frame
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Angle of View (Horzntl, Vertl, Diagnl)20° - 5° 10',
14° - 3° 30',
24° - 6° 10' -
Lens Construction (Elements/Groups)12 / 9
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Special Optics1x UD, 1 x PMo Aspherical
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Number of Diaphragm Blades9
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Minimum Aperture32 @ 100mm / 45 @ 400mm
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Closest Focusing Distance (m)0.88 1
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Maximum Magnification (x)0.41 2
- Control Ring
Yes
- Distance Information
Yes
- Image Stabilizer OIS
5.5 3
- Image Stabilizer IBIS x OIS
6 4
- AF Actuator
Nano USM
- Coatings
Super Spectra
- Fluorine
No
Accessories
- Lens Cap
E-67 II
- Lens Hood
ET-74B 5
- Lens Case/Pouch
LP1224 6
- Rear End Cap
Lens Dust Cap RF
- Extender Compatibility
Compatible with RF Extenders only
Specifications with 1.4x Extender
- Focal Length
140mm - 560mm
- Maximum Aperture
f/8 - f/11
- Maximum Magnification
0.58
- AF Possible
Yes
- Image Stabilizer
Yes
Specifications with 2x Extender
- Focal Length
200mm - 800mm
- Maximum Aperture
f/11 - f/16
- Maximum Magnification
0.83
- AF Possible
Yes
- Image Stabilizer
Yes
Physical Specifications
- Dust/Moisture Resistance
No
- Filter Diameter (mm)
67
- Max. Diameter x Length (mm)
79.5 x 164.7
- Weight (g)
635
Dual Pixel CMOS AF and metering are both supported within the below parameters
- EOS R, EOS RP
Horizontal: approx. 88%, vertical: approx. 100%
Using Extender RF1.4× horizontal: approx. 80%, vertical: approx. 80%
Using Extender RF2× horizontal: approx. 40%, vertical: approx. 60%
- EOS R5, EOS R6
Horizontal: approx. 90%, vertical: approx. 100%
Face+Tracking horizontal: approx. 100%, vertical: approx. 100%
Using Extender RF1.4× horizontal: approx. 80%, vertical: approx. 80%
Using Extender RF2× horizontal: approx. 40%, vertical: approx. 60%
- EOS R, EOS RP
Horizontal: approx. 88%, vertical: approx. 100%
Using Extender RF1.4× horizontal: approx. 80%, vertical: approx. 80%
Using Extender RF2× horizontal: approx. 40%, vertical: approx. 60%
- EOS R5, EOS R6
Horizontal: approx. 90%, vertical: approx. 100%
Face+Tracking horizontal: approx. 100%, vertical: approx. 100%
Using Extender RF1.4× horizontal: approx. 80%, vertical: approx. 80%
Using Extender RF2× horizontal: approx. 40%, vertical: approx. 60%
- 1.2m at 100mm / 0.88m at 200mm / 0.95m at 300mm / 1.05m at 400mm
- 0.09x at 100mm / 0.24x at 200mm / 0.34x at 300mm / 0.41x at 400mm
- CIPA Standard
- CIPA Standard
- Available as optional accessory
- Available as optional accessory
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Ease
of Use -
Sample
Images -
Lens
Specs -
Rating &
Conclusion -
Main
Rivals -
Review
Roundup - Comment