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

Canon RF Autofocus OIS

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

Focal length
100–500 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–7.1
Weight
1370 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm
Length
207.6 mm
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At a Glance

The 100-500 mm range makes this telephoto zoom for full-frame Canon RF versatile, and at 1.37 kg it is compact. It offers f/4.5-7.1, an optical stabilizer and teleconverter compatibility. At 90 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 0.33x. It suits wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • Only f/7.1 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
500 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/7.1
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
20
Groups
14
Weight
1,370 g (3.02 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm at 100 mm · 100 cm at 300 mm · 120 cm at 500 mm
Max. magnification
1:8.3 at 100 mm · 1:3 at 500 mm
Length
207.6 mm (8.17 in)
Diameter
93.8 mm (3.69 in)
Released
August 2020

Manufacturer data: global.canon, usa.canon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM fit?

The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 160-800 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensCanon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USMCanon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USMCanon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USMCanon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6
Focal length100-500 mm100-400 mm100-300 mm75-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-7.1f/5.6-8f/2.8f/4-5.6
Weight1,370 g635 g2,590 g507 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm112 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance90 cm88 cm180 cm150 cm
Length207.6 mm164.7 mm323.4 mm146.1 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM weigh?

The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM weighs 1,370 g. It is 207.6 mm long with a diameter of 93.8 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM use?

The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 160-800 mm in full-frame terms.

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