Covering a variety of telephoto
focal lengths, the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM spans
a short- to super-telephoto range within a sleek and portable form factor. The
modest maximum aperture enables a relatively portable design that is
well-suited to handheld, walkaround use and optical image stabilization also
helps to steady photos and videos by up to five stops when working in difficult
lighting conditions. This lens is also characterized by its advanced optical
design, which includes a series of Super UD and UD elements to greatly reduce
chromatic aberrations and color fringing throughout the zoom range for a degree
of clarity and color accuracy.
Balancing the distinguished optical assets is the Dual
Nano USM focus system, which delivers fast, nearly silent autofocus performance
with full-time manual focus override. A unique Control Ring is also integrated
into the lens design for intuitive control over exposure settings from the lens
itself and the rotating zoom ring also feature torque adjustment for
fine-tuning the feel of the lens. Additionally, this 100-500mm is
weather-sealed and has a fluorine coating to protect the front and rear
elements.
Versatile telephoto zoom lens is
designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras.
Six UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion)
elements and one Super UD element help to minimize chromatic aberrations and
color fringing in order to provide greater clarity and color accuracy.
An Optical Image Stabilizer helps
to minimize the appearance of camera shake by five stops to better enable
working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds. Three distinct
IS modes are available: standard single-shot mode, a panning-optimized mode,
and a mode that only activates the Image Stabilizer during the exposure.
Dual Nano USM system utilizes both
a ring type USM and an STM mechanism to realize quick and accurate focusing
that is also smooth and nearly silent to suit both photography and video
applications. This focusing system also affords full-time manual focus control
when working in the one-shot AF mode.
Configurable Control Ring can be
used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and
exposure compensation.
Protective fluorine coating has
been applied to the front and rear element to resist fingerprints and smudges
and to make cleaning these elements significantly easier.
As a member of the esteemed
L-series, this lens has a weather-resistant design that protects against dust
and moisture to enable its use in inclement conditions.
Rotation-type zoom ring features
torque adjustment capabilities to fine-tune the handling of the lens or to
prevent the lens from accidentally extending.
Included lens hood features a side
window to allow for easier adjustment of specialized rotating filters, such as
polarizers, while the lens hood is attached.
Compatible with optional Extender
RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x teleconverters, when used within the 300-500mm range
of the lens, to further extend the effective focal length range.