Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens

Overview

The Canon 4112C002 is a telephoto zoom lens designed for the RF mount, offering a versatile focal range from 100 to 500 millimeters. This lens is ideal for capturing distant subjects such as wildlife, sports, and aviation without the need to change lenses. With a variable maximum aperture from f/4.5 to f/7.1, it balances light gathering capabilities with a compact and portable design, making it suitable for outdoor and travel photography.

Equipped with Canon’s optical image stabilization technology, it provides up to five stops of shake correction, ensuring sharp images even when shooting handheld in challenging conditions. The Dual Nano USM autofocus system delivers fast, smooth, and quiet focusing, which benefits both still photography and video recording.

Key features

• Zoom range from 100 to 500 millimeters covers a wide variety of subjects without lens changes, from perched birds to distant athletes.
• Variable aperture from f/4.5 to f/7.1 keeps the lens compact while still allowing sufficient light for outdoor and bright venue shooting.
• Optical image stabilization offers up to five stops of correction, reducing blur from camera shake during handheld shooting or panning.
• Dual Nano USM autofocus system provides quick, smooth, and silent focusing, ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects and recording video without noise interference.
• Weather-sealed L-series construction protects against dust, moisture, and light rain, enabling reliable use in demanding outdoor environments.
• Six Ultra-Low Dispersion elements and one Super UD element minimize chromatic aberrations, delivering sharp images with accurate color reproduction.
• Fluorine coatings on front and rear elements repel dust, water, and fingerprints, simplifying maintenance in the field.
• Adjustable zoom torque ring allows customization of zoom resistance to suit different shooting styles.
• Programmable control ring offers quick access to exposure or ISO adjustments for efficient handling.
• Compatible with Canon RF 1.4x and 2x extenders to increase focal length for even greater reach.
• Minimum focusing distance of 2.95 feet enables close-up shots of small wildlife or sideline action.
• 77 millimeter filter thread supports a variety of creative filters such as polarizers and neutral density filters.

Key specs

• Focal length: 100-500 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4.5-7.1
• Minimum focusing distance: 2.95 feet (0.9 meters)
• Image stabilization: up to 5 stops
• Autofocus system: Dual Nano USM
• Lens elements: 6 Ultra-Low Dispersion, 1 Super UD
• Filter thread size: 77 mm
• Mount type: Canon RF
• Weather sealing: L-series standard

Connectivity and compatibility

This lens is designed exclusively for Canon RF mount cameras, ensuring seamless integration with Canon’s mirrorless camera lineup. It supports Canon RF 1.4x and 2x extenders, allowing photographers to extend the zoom range without compromising autofocus performance or image quality.

The 77 millimeter filter thread accommodates a wide range of filters, enabling creative control over reflections, glare, and exposure in various shooting conditions.

Ideal uses and environments

The RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens is well suited to photographers who need a flexible telephoto zoom for wildlife expeditions, outdoor sports, airshows, and travel photography. Its weather-sealed construction and image stabilization make it reliable in challenging environments, while the compact design helps reduce fatigue during long shooting sessions. This lens is a strong choice for enthusiasts and professionals who require reach and versatility without carrying multiple lenses.