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RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
A telephoto zoom with optical stabilization.
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What works well
- 100–500mm lets you reframe without changing lenses.
- Optical stabilization helps reduce camera shake when handholding still subjects.
The tradeoffs
- The maximum aperture narrows to f/7.1 as you zoom in; moving subjects in dim light are harder to freeze.
- At about 1370g, consider handling and support before buying.
The useful details
- Mount / coverage
- Canon RF mount · full-frame coverage
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Focal length
- 100–500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5–7.1
- Optical stabilization
- Yes
- Weight
- 1370g
Will it fit my camera?
Fits both full-frame and APS-C Canon EOS R cameras directly. On APS-C, the view is narrower: multiply the focal length by 1.6 for the full-frame equivalent angle of view.
Not for Canon EF, EF-M or DSLR camera bodies.
Specifications: Canon’s specification record ↗. Price: Canon USA ↗, checked 2026-10-18, before tax and shipping. Status at check: available to order. Prices may include temporary sales; confirm current price and stock before purchase.
Suitability scores and explanations are editorial judgments, not Canon ratings or firsthand test results.