Canon RF 100-500mm L IS USM Lens

The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM is a versatile, compact super telephoto zoom built for Canon EOS R-series full-frame mirrorless cameras. Spanning a short- to super-telephoto range in a portable L-series body, it is the go-to choice for wildlife photography, sports photography, safari, aviation, and birding. With 5-stop optical image stabilisation, Dual Nano USM autofocus, and compatibility with RF extenders (300–500mm range), it delivers professional-grade results across the full zoom range. In stock and ready to ship immediately.

Key Features

• 100–500mm versatile super telephoto zoom range in a compact, portable L-series design
• 1 Super UD + 6 UD elements minimise chromatic aberration and colour fringing throughout the zoom range
• 5-stop Optical Image Stabiliser with 3 IS modes: standard, panning, and exposure-only activation
• Dual Nano USM autofocus (ring USM + STM) — fast, smooth, and near-silent for stills and video
• Full-time manual focus override in One-Shot AF mode
• Customisable control ring for aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation
• Zoom ring with torque adjustment — fine-tune handling or prevent accidental extension
• Lens hood with side window for easy polariser adjustment while hood is attached
• Compatible with Extender RF 1.4x and RF 2x (300–500mm range only)
• Fluorine coating on front and rear elements resists fingerprints and smudges
• Dust and moisture-resistant L-series weather sealing

Technical Specifications

• Model: Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
• Lens Mount: Canon RF (EOS R full-frame mirrorless)
• Focal Length: 100–500mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5 (at 100mm) – f/7.1 (at 500mm)
• Optical Construction: 1 Super UD + 6 UD elements
• Image Stabilisation: Optical IS — 5 stops, 3 modes
• Autofocus: Dual Nano USM (ring USM + STM)
• Extender Compatibility: RF 1.4x and RF 2x (300–500mm range only)
• Weather Sealing: Dust and moisture resistant (L-series)
• Filter Thread: 77mm
• Weight: Approx. 1,365g
• SKU: 4112C005AA

What's in the Box

• Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens
• Front and rear lens caps
• Lens hood ET-101 (with side window)
• Lens pouch LP1424