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Canon RF telephoto zoom lens - 100 mm - 500 mm

$4,400.00
$3,199.99
Mfg # 4112C002 CDW # 6772993 | UNSPSC 45121600

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  • Telephoto zoom lens
  • 500 mm
  • Canon RF
  • 100 mm
  • f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • for EOS RF Mount
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The RF 100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM super telephoto zoom lens delivers a superb combination of performance, compact construction and brilliant resolving power specifically designed for the EOS R system. The versatile range of 100 mm to 500 mm is ideal for sports, wildlife, and even aviation photography while maintaining a compact, travel-ready size and weight. The lens features one Super UD and six UD lenses. Fluorine coated front and rear lens elements provide resistance to dirt, moisture and oils, while L-series construction with dust and weather resistance provide reliability even in challenging conditions. With its built-in, 3-mode, and up-to 5-stop optical image stabilization system, and high-speed Dual Nano USM autofocus motors, the RF 100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM will prove its superb optical performance, over and over again.
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Canon RF telephoto zoom lens - 100 mm - 500 mm is rated 4.60 out of 5 by 80.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens Really love this lens when used with the new EOS R5. Very sharp and quick focusing.
Date published: 2021-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Lens Great lens for wildlife photography! I really like the compact size and light weight. The build quality is what you would expect from Canon.
Date published: 2021-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens Great pairing for an R5. Light enough to hand-hold so works very well on or off the tripod.
Date published: 2021-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worthwhile Investment! This lens lives up to its reputation. Fantastic addition to my gear. It was an investment and well worth it.
Date published: 2021-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great add to my gear... Doing what it is supposed to do. Speedy. Great response.
Date published: 2021-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great lens for wild life/birds and sports. fast auto focus even out at 500 mil, clear sharp images. Small compared to other telephoto lenses but it has some weight to it and feels like a very well constructed lens. Need to spend some more time with it and really put it through its paces but have been very happy with the images created so far.
Date published: 2020-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb I just got done renting this lens, as a result I just placed an order for one, nuff said.
Date published: 2021-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM Good for Photographing Birds I recently received my Canon RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM zoom lens. I've had a chance to use it twice at a National Wildlife Refuge within an hour from my residence. The lens takes very sharp pictures and works well with a 1.4x or 2x extender. With the R5 body it works in autofocus which is a great benefit. The lens is very light at 3 lbs. and a 2x extender adds about 12oz. I would not mind if this type of lens went to 600mm and weighed another pound. The present f stop ranges from f/4.5 to 7.1. This seems to work well with the R5 camera body, but an f/5.6 or f/6.3 design would mean a lower ISO. Overall this lens takes photos at the same quality as the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS, and has the benefit of autofocus with the 2x extender, and the extra 100mm which is good for photographing small birds at a further distance.
Date published: 2020-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Maybe Great Features I would love to write a review if I could buy the lens.
Date published: 2021-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens Great new RF lens ,good weight, easy to had hold. Very nice addition to my R6.
Date published: 2021-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from RF100-500 The Good and the Less than Good On it's own I really like this lens, lighter than the 100-400mm but with an extra 100mm of reach. Image quality is definitely on par with the 100-400 and the RF 70-200. RF100-500 by itself on the R5 is an excellent lens. The loss of 1 star is for two reasons. The max f-stop of 7.1 is rough. Compensating by upping the ISO helps but if this could have come in at 5.6 it would have been perfect. The other reason is the issue with the RF teleconverters. I can live with the minimum focal distance being at the 300mm mark for shooting purposes but you still have to zoom out to that point just to attach the teleconverter and thats not very practical in usage, especially if out in the field where this lens is most likely to be used.
Date published: 2020-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Canon RF 100-500mm lens review I was really hoping to love this lens, but in the end I ended up returning it. First, what I like, and that would be image quality. This is a sharp lens. Unfortunately the one thing I didn’t like, and what caused me to return the lens, was the zoom from 100-500mm. I shoot a lot of fast action stuff like birds in flight, and throw on this lens, at one and a half turns, is just too much for me personally. I would much rather have had a bigger lens with a shorter zoom a la the Sony 200-600mm. For now I’ll just stick to my 400mm f/2.8 and use the money from this lens to eventually buy the RF 600mm f/4
Date published: 2021-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Canon comes through again!!!! RF 100-500 L is amazing! Amazing RF Lens! Canon never fails... I have both the EF 100-400 and now the RF 100-500 and cannot to get back out there for all my wildlife photography trips... An excellent piece of glass!
Date published: 2021-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb lens for the serious amateur It is amazing how much Canon has managed to pack into this lens that is quite small for what it does. With the image stabilization, you can expect to get almost pro-grade shots at 500mm while hand-holding. You would need to spend almost 4-5 times the cost of this lens to get the next level up in image quality.
Date published: 2021-08-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best of the best Really love this lens when used with the new EOS R5. Very sharp and quick focusing. Macro compatibility too. Stanley
Date published: 2021-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well worth the upgrade from the EF version I have the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens that I used with my 80D and 5D Mark IV. I have also used it with the Canon R5. I found that the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM produces much sharper images than my 100 - 400mm. And I found that the extra sharpness was well worth the price. I will be selling my 100- 400mm and moving away from the EF series of lens.
Date published: 2021-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens, incredible clarity. I'm greatly impressed with the clarity of this lens. The details in catching fine hair at a long distance has been incredible. The lens is on the heavy side and may be a bit difficult for some to keep steady without a tripod. Overall, this was the lens with the missing focal length I needed.
Date published: 2021-09-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Go to lens for that extra range Awesome range to have in a size I can include in my hiking pack and not break my back on longer treks with climbing. Haven't had this lens very long yet...but focus and sharpness in images produced look great.
Date published: 2021-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens from Canon Seems to be a terrific lens. Great detail, quick focus and light enough to hand hold.
Date published: 2021-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb lens coupled with the R5 Excellent lens for birds, wildlife, etc. which is what I primarily use it for. Very impressed with the image quality combined with the EOS R5. Sharp images even with the 1.4 extender. Highly recommend this lens.
Date published: 2021-08-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens! Great lens, light enough to handle all day. Sharp crisp photos. Very happy I was able to get one.
Date published: 2021-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens This is a fantastic Lens. It's sturdy and feels well make. I've been missing this focal range in my kit for some time. I'm looking forward to for many years to come.
Date published: 2020-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from light, practical love the extra 100mm reach! Just got it and very excited! Love the light weight and versatility.
Date published: 2021-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens Wonderful lens. Focus at full focal length excellent.
Date published: 2021-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My experience with the Canon RF 100-500mm IS L Lens Canon RF 100-500mm IS L Lens Review. It is as advertised and it is Good
Date published: 2021-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Lens I've owned the EF 100-400 II lens since 2015 and it is by far favorite and most used lens. The RF 100-500 is just as good (if not better with an extra 100mm built in. Paired with the EOS R5 it's really an amazing combo.
Date published: 2020-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great right out of the box. Nice to have a little less weight and the focus is very quick compared to 100-400 using EOS R body. looking forward to some great wildlife adventures.
Date published: 2020-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens Rented this lens and EOS R5 for a Rugby Match this weekend. Impressed with the results, lens is lightweight and easy to handle and use. Looking to upgrade to mirrorless down the road, currently shoot with the 7D Mk II.
Date published: 2021-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Get one It is marvelous l am so happy to have this and wish I could go out and shoot
Date published: 2020-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Telephoto that I have ever owned Great focus acquisition and color rendition.Solid build
Date published: 2021-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the Wait I had this lens on backorder for a few months.Great lens Easy to carry around.Fast focus and sharp. I use it with the Canon EOS R.
Date published: 2021-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Zoom into Hawaii I’m a Hawaii based Landscape Photographer. In my field having a lens with this type of range is a must... the possibilities to shoot a wide range of things come into play. If you’d like to see, visit my website at mousehawaii , you will then see what this lens can do Thank you MouseHawaii
Date published: 2021-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incomparable piece of glass Let me start by saying that build quality, design & performance are absolutely stunning. Love the little window on the hood for easy access to maneuver a polarizer filter. A fabulous idea indeed! It is by far one of the sharpest super telephoto lenses I've ever seen in my 40+ years in photography, no question about it. Image quality of this lens being completely sincere not a bit far from perfect. Love its compact size, its 77mm diameter filter; Fits perfectly in my 13" backpack when I'm just panning out around the City, superbly amazing in low lights conditions, focal range unequivocally marvelous, close ups are gorgeous at minimum distance. Exceptional ultrasonic motors. Would've preferred not so narrow aperture f/4.5 - 7.1 but it is what it is and overall, it is a superb piece of glass which I recommend 100%.
Date published: 2021-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Travel junkie Very fine lens. I have not had the chance to use it very much but so far excellent images. The lens does it's part if you do yours. I would recommend it.
Date published: 2021-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from excellent lens very nice lightweight and sharp lens ,, I would definitely recommend it . works great on my R5
Date published: 2021-11-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from RF100-500 Lens Very pleased with the optics and build. A bit heavy but worth it to get pictures beyond the 24-100 lens
Date published: 2021-08-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love my R6 and RF 100-500mm lens. my baby. on receiving my Rf 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM lens, I was very happy with the weight of the R6 camera with the lens. I have a lower disc problem carrying my !DX and 500mm prime lens. I do a lot of hands shooting, I don't use to much my tripod. with R6 and lens combination helps with my back problem. the lens is light for hand shooting and take wonderful and sharp captures.
Date published: 2021-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from An amazing lens. This is a fantastic lens. Crisp, fast, able to be used handheld. It's comparable to the EF 100-400, which I previously owned, but the extra reach is an asset and it feels like the stabilization is even more secure.
Date published: 2021-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sharp, excellent zoom range Great lens. Super sharp. Excellent zoom range. I'm using on the original R so I'm sure the experience would be better on the R5 or R6 in combo with the built in stabilization. I have only had limited opportunity to use it but so far so good. If Canon only had an upgrade program for bodies (hint, hint.
Date published: 2021-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from best from canon outstanding, lightweight, portable, good range and excellent IS
Date published: 2021-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sooooo Glad I’m very happy with this lens.. so glad I got it. It is very very fast and incredibly sharp. I have matched this lens up with the R5. I have taken pictures I know probably would have missed with my previous setup (Canon 5D mark iv-Tamron 150-600 g2. The R5’s tracking and the lenses quickness are amazing. I can crop images and still have a very sharp image.
Date published: 2020-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens Extenders only work beyond 200mm due to physical limitations
Date published: 2020-09-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens Light Weight Great Lens Light Weight takes great pictures! I was really impressed with this Lens. Canon you did well and I am happy I got it. I would recommend this Lens.
Date published: 2020-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Glass Very nice glass. Focus was sharp and crisp at all ranges so far. I was shooting with Canon R and the only complaint I have is focusing seemed a little slow or sluggish. Waiting on new R5 and hopefully it will be better. I am used to 5D Mark IV and L series lenses. So we will see. New to mirrorless and this is only complaint.
Date published: 2020-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great -- for 2 months. I am a bird photographer and really looked forward to using this lens. It seemed to check all the boxes. In the field it worked great -- (though at times getting the autofocus to pick up on birds in flight with a solid cloud cover sky was a challenge, but this is probably my user error in part. Overall, I was really happy with it -- UNTIL the lens filled with moisture. I live in the Pacific Northwest so being able to shoot in light rain is a must -- I had the lens covered the entire time with a lens/camera body cover AND the lens is supposed to be weather sealed -- yet moisture got in and the lens failed. Now I am without a lens for however long it takes for Canon to check out the issue -- and regretting my decision to lay out a giant pile of cash for a lens I only was able to use for two months. Really disappointing.
Date published: 2021-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the investment. Incredible lens. Auto focus is great. Typical L quality lens. Build quality is awesome.
Date published: 2021-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Telephoto but not a prime I purchased this as a secondary lens for wildlife photography, smaller form factor, hand held shots, more focal ranges in comparison to my Canon 600 f/4 II prime lens. However, in comparison to my 600mm f/4 this lens doesn't really compare in the quality of the details. I guess you really can't expect it to compete since they are in different leagues. Birds in flight are way slower to focus in action which leads to missed shots and is not as good in low light situations. I'm seeing noticeable grain in comparison to my 600mm f/4. In post I'm having to edit my photo's more to get them right. I did use this with an RF 1.4x extender and I was able to achieve a decent result at a distance. However I would have had more reach with better details using my 600 f/4 +1.4x III or even 2x III. I don't feel it provides the same WOW factor that I get with the Prime. For larger Mammals like deer the RF 100-500 will probably be my preferred option in most cases. This is an excellent grab and go lens. I was surprised by the bokeh backgrounds that you can achieve with this lens it had grain but it was good. For enthusiasts who cant afford a prime or who don't want the weight of the large prime lenses this is an excellent choice. If I hadn't been spoiled by the 600 f/4 I would have given this lens 5 stars.
Date published: 2022-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mostly like I mostly like this lens with the exception that it can be a real challenge finding focus. I'm using it on an EOS R5 and almost always have to zoom out to 100mm, get general subject focus, then push into 500mm. Which, if you're trying to capture birds in flight, is a complete bummer especially since it's not a cheap lens. I was hoping for the performance of my EF 70-200, a completely awesome lens, but it just doesn't compare.
Date published: 2022-03-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Autofocus function I use this with an R5 primarily for birds, including birds in flight. The autofocus function is very spotty. I can take ten photos of a hawk, two will be tack sharp and 8 will be fuzzy. Same with swallows.
Date published: 2023-07-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Optically great ergonmically bad I've been using the lens now for over a year and I'm really trying to like the lens but just can't. The lens is fairly light and easy to pack retracted. Optically it's extremely sharp. Focuses very fast. The slow F7.1 aperture is dismal and gets trounced by the competition. Should be an F5.6 or 6.3 at least. The twist zoom ring is horrific. The zoom through makes it' impossible to zoom on fast moving subjects without losing your subject. Internal zoom lenses are so much better in this regard it's no contest at all. Wake up Canon look at the Sony 200-600 or the new Nikon 180-600. Pricing is also outrageous for what you get. The lack of Canon competing in this segment really has me considering switching systems after 31 years of using Canon products.
Date published: 2023-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Much better than I thought it would be Mostly a portrait photographer, long lenses have until now not been in my camera bag. But after starting on a wildlife project, I decided to the 100-500 a whirl. I'm blown away by the images.
Date published: 2023-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great zoom lens Fast focusing, light weight, great zoom range, high image quality.
Date published: 2023-07-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best mid-to-long telezoom Bought this when the R6 first appeared to replace an EF100-400m1. Quality at least as good as you would expect from an L telezoom at this price point. It really stars when paired with the R7, the resolution at full aperture more than matches the 80Mp (FF equivalent) pixel density of the R7.
Date published: 2023-11-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great companion to my 70-200 Great lens for sports and indoor crowd shots. Great flexibility with the 100 to 500 range!
Date published: 2023-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Zoom This lens is simply fantastic. Super sharp, quick to focus, exceptional minimum focusing distance. I use it on my R6mkii and love it.
Date published: 2023-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice reach Nice reach and range and works well in good light conditions
Date published: 2024-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome for sports rented this lens for my daughters track and field events. IT ROCKS!!!! Now I have to buy one. LOL
Date published: 2024-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exceptionally good at 500mm, especially for a zoom This is an exceptionally sharp lens throughout the zoom range, but especially at 500mm. On an R6 and R6 Mark II, it produces amazing results. If you provide enough room between your subject and the background, there’s plenty of separation and pleasingly smooth bokeh, even at f/7.1. Bump the ISO and use DxO PureRAW if the light is a little low. You’ll still get beautiful results. This lens is worth the price.
Date published: 2024-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from worst purchase I've made in a while. bulky to use, inner element cracked, avoid this lens.
Date published: 2022-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from none wish it came with a manual instead of having to look on line for one. Otherwise it great.
Date published: 2022-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One of my 2 favorite RF lenses so far I was on the wire on buying one of these. But after reading reviews from the likes of Dustin Abbott and Whistling Wings I finally bought the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lens. I put it through its paces steady the first week I had it. It not only lives up to the good I have read and watched but it has earned my praise. This lens is fast to focus on my R5, nails focus regularly, renders some of the most beautiful images I have and is light enough to hand hold for full morning sessions of birds in flight. It is also great for butterflies, flowers and compressed landscape photos. When Canon finally releases the RF 35mm f/1.2 L MY HOLY TRINITY will be the 35 f1.2, 85 1.2 and the 100-500.
Date published: 2022-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excelent optics, poor build quality Thought on paper f/7.1 at 500mm doesn't sound great, the optics are fantastic and paired with the R5, I get awesome pictures. However, it's just nowhere near as durable as past L-Series lenses. the EF 70-200, for example, is a total tank and in perfect condition after many years of abuse. This RF lens got dust inside the front and back element almost immediately. The lens mount also broke off and got stuck inside my R5 after just a small drop. I am positive any of my L-series EF lenses would have been fine. To repair the R5 and lens, Canon charged me like fifteen hundred bucks and of course I was without my camera and lens for a long time. The gear came back still in poor condition. The repair is warrantied, but now I have to send both the camera and lens back to Canon again. It's really not acceptable.
Date published: 2022-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely outstanding lens. Expected nothing less I bought the 28-300L years ago. I loved it. It was an incredible lens. Then I moved to the 100-400, followed by the Mark II. The 100-400 II L was the best long zoom lens I've ever put on my camera. (Please read the full sentence, ZOOM, not fixed(prime)) Then technology changed, as did the prices of course, and the new toys came out. I've had a 5DIII since it launched. In fact I had two. Once I made the switch to dual R6's I figured it was only fair to upgrade the glass, despite the fairly hefty price mark up. The 100-500 is by no means inexpensive. Nothing Canon makes in the L range is inexpensive. However, if you're using top quality glass and the highest end full frame products, most who use them are professionals who make their money using the gear so the expensive part fades away quicker than for most. The photos are tack sharp. The extra 100mm is great, and the lens is lightweight. However, don't expect this lens to be small like the new RF 70-200. It's massive. It's as big as the 100-400 but feels a lot lighter. So far I've shot dance retcitals on it, and when the lighting is right, it allows for incredible closeups. I did buy this strictly to take to Alaska, so I will be shooting wildlife with it. If you have the money, purchase it. Think 100-400II plus less weight and even more quality improvement. I love all the features. I'm excited to toss on the new extender to see how that comes out.
Date published: 2022-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best in class Excellent, very close to my 200-600 Sony. Smooth, light weight and sharp!
Date published: 2022-06-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome lens! This is a great lens! I am using it on an R6 and it works flawlessly. The focus is very fast and accurate, and the zoom range is ideal. As with any RF L lens, the image quality is fantastic. The size and weight are good for handheld use. I have used it for taking pictures of dog agility training, and the dog running around outside. I also used it for whale watching and got some fantastic shots that don’t need to be cropped.
Date published: 2022-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Impressed with sharpness even at a distance I borrowed this lens from a friend when I visited Wyoming. I am so impressed with the images even up to 200 yards! (Added those to those review). Quickly focuses, super sharp- completely in love! Ordered for myself!
Date published: 2022-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A disappoinment I've owned the EF 100-400 since it was introduced, and it was one of my favorite lenses. I anticipated being just as happy with this one, but I am not. This lens focuses more slowly and is slower and not as sharp, particularly on the 500mm end. After giving away my old 100-400 and buying this lens, I was so disappointed that I bought a new 100-400. I use it with the EF and RF bodies with an adapter, and it frankly works much better on both kinds of body than the 100-500mm. It's also much more solidly built.
Date published: 2022-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love This Lens I have had this lens for a couple of months and I’m still on a learning curve, but so far it lives up to the hype. I’m a rank amateur photographer who loves farm shots, wildlife and birds, but I feel like this lens has really helped me to get some nice shots. Would highly recommend.
Date published: 2022-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from RF100-500L One of the sharpest lenses I own. Great at the race track and air shows and everything else in between and out between.
Date published: 2023-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice lens, relatively light I use this lens way more than I did my EF 70-200 f2.8 IS USM with 1.4x and 2x multipliers on my last Canon cropped sensor DSLR. I use it with an R5. Still learning how to use it well.
Date published: 2023-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow I'm blown away by how sharp this lens is at 500mm and they stay sharp when using the 1.4x & 2.0x extenders! Also, this lens works perfectly with the R5, it's almost like they were custom made for each other!
Date published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens I bought this and the 2x extender and I am glad I did. It’s perfect for all my beginner wildlife work
Date published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sharp, excellent zoom range Great lens. Super sharp. Excellent zoom range. I'm using on the original R so I'm sure the experience would be better on the R5 or R6 in combo with the built in stabilization. I have only had limited opportunity to use it but so far so good. If Canon only had an upgrade program for bodies (hint, hint).
Date published: 2021-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 100-500 F4.5-7.1 IS USM I like this lens very much I am getting used to yet
Date published: 2024-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Versatile Supertelephoto Lens! I've been working with this lens for almost a year, and it's just great! Super sharp throughout the range and has great bokeh especially at longer focal lengths. Would definitely recommend if you've got the money.
Date published: 2024-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from RF 100-500mm Great lens, not a fan of variable aperture, but for the price, small disadvantage, especially with new cameras and being able to use higher iso's.
Date published: 2024-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth every penny I have a few months on this lens and it does everything I need it to do. Even shooting outside the range images crop pretty well and with some Denoise are excellent quality so I’ve never felt the need for a teleconverter. So far I’ve carried it on 10 mile hikes with 2000+ feet elevation gain. I notice it but it’s manageable.
Date published: 2024-07-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens - sharp Great Lens - sharp. definitely recommend. will use for wildlife photography.
Date published: 2024-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent for airshow photography Brought this for SF Fleet Week 2024. The lens is exceptional sharp for 8K resolution. The fast AF + RF extender 1.4x + R5C gives a different kind of experience of far distance airshow photography.
Date published: 2024-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor quality—I wouldn’t take this lens for free out of the box the lens had trouble with focus. Lens loses focus and images are soft.
Date published: 2024-10-21T00:00:00-04:00

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