Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM Review

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Specifications

Optical Features / Specifications

Image Size

Full Frame

Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)

20° - 4°,
14° - 2° 45',
24° - 5°

Lens construction (elements/groups)

20/14

No. of diaphragm blades

9

Minimum aperture

f/32 @ 100mm / f/54 @ 500mm

Closest focusing distance (m)

0.90 at 100mm / 1.2m at 500mm

Maximum magnification (x)

0.33x

Distance Information

Yes

Image stabilizer

5 stops

AF actuator

Dual Nano USM

Physical Features

Dust/moisture resistance

Yes

Filter diameter (mm)

77

Max. diameter x length (mm)

93.8 x 207.6

Weight (g)

1530

Accessories

Lens cap

E-77 II

Lens hood

ET-83F (WIII)

Lens case/pouch

LZ1328

Rear End Cap

Lens Dust Cap RF

Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 II

Not compatible

Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 II

Not compatible

Extender Compatibility

Compatible with RF Extender only

Other Accessories

TRIPOD MOUNT RING F (WIII) (supplied)

Specifications with 1.4x Extender

Focal length

420mm - 700mm

Maximum Aperture

f/8 - f/10

Maximum Magnification

0.46

AF Possible

Yes

IS

Yes

Specifications with 2x Extender

Focal length

600mm - 1000mm

Maximum Aperture

f/11 - f/14

Maximum Magnification

0.66

AF Possible

Yes

IS

Yes

  1. Tested under CIPA standards
  2. 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.
  3. Lens dimensions when in retracted state
  4. Compatible with 300mm setting or longer only