Canon - RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - White
Specifications
- Lens Mount CompatibilityCanon RFLens TypeTelephoto ZoomMinimum Focal Length100 millimetersMaximum Focal Length300 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/2.8
- Key Specs
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Canon RF
- Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom
- Minimum Focal Length: 100 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 300 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- General
- Brand: Canon
- Model Number: 6055C002
- Product Name: RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras
- Color: White
- Compatibility
- Compatible Devices: Mirrorless Camera
- Brand Compatibility: Canon
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Canon RF
- Lens Series: Canon RF (The product group that the lens belongs to, based on similar shared features.)
- Dimensions
- Product Weight: 5.8 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length with Lens Closed: 12.7 inches
- Product Diameter: 5 inches (The out of box diameter of the item, measured as a straight line passing from side to side of the item, through its center.)
- Imaging
- Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom
- Auto/Manual Focus: Automatic/manual
- In-Lens Image Stabilization: true (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. Lens stabilization means an element within the lens moves automatically to counteract detected motion.)
- Exposure Control
- Minimum Focal Length: 100 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 300 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 70.8 inches
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Minimum Aperture: f/22 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
- Constant Aperture: true (Has a fixed aperture (typically expressed in f-numbers), which means the barrel of the lens does not extend or retract when the focal length changes.)
- Features
- Special Features: Designed with one flourite lens, and 4 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, flourine coating, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating)
- Performance
- Filter Diameter: 112 millimeters
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 013803357776
The Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM, brings zooming capabilities to the proven 300mm f/2.8 concept. This lens is aimed directly at professional and very high-end video and still-image users that want gorgeous background bokeh that makes imagery “pop”, such as theater work, event candid’s at a distance, indoor sports like swimming, gymnastics, and basketball.
- Compatible with most Canon EOS Mirrorless cameras: For use with your existing camera.
- Telephoto zoom lens provides detailed photos from a distance: Magnify distant subjects and isolate a small field of view for vivid close-up shots.
- 100-300mm focal length: This versatile, long-range zoom lens covers a broad range, enabling you to capture the perfect image from various distances.
- High-performance constant f/2.8 maximum aperture: It is no easy feat, but this lens offers an incredible f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, giving you all the benefits that incorporates from great low-light performance to incredible bokeh and fast shutter speeds.
- Excellent image quality - lenses & coatings: RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM offers excellent optical quality, edge-to-edge. Its optical design includes one flourite lens, 4 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, flourine coating, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to minimize ghosting and flare.
- Optical image stabilization — up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction: For consistently sharp results, the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM features built-in optical Image Stabilization, providing enhanced shake reduction for up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction.
- Dual USM Focusing system: This lens offers incredible focus speed and accuracy throughout the entire focus range thanks to dual Nano USMs that are independently actuated (especially useful when tracking moving subjects).
- Control ring: It has a control ring on the lens barrel that can directly adjust numerous settings including shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and more. Located towards the front of the lens and effectively adding a third dial to the EOS R camera's main dial and quick control dial.
- Just add lightness: Coming in at just under 6 lbs (5.8lbs), it is certainly light enough to hand-hold for short periods of time.
- Focus preset button: The lens features a focus preset button near the back of the lens for easy reach with a finger on your right hand during use. This allows you to pre-focus on the spot that you expect action, and immediately jump to the memorized position via the focus preset button.
- Function buttons: The front of the lens features function preset buttons so you can program a specific function to occur at the press of one of the buttons (there are four buttons surrounding the lens so there is always one within reach, they all perform the same preset function).
- 9 blade circular aperture for beautiful bokeh: It is capable of gorgeous, evocative out-of-focus areas and soft backgrounds. With rounded rendering of background blur, the 9-blade circular aperture helps create intimacy and intensity in both photos and videos for impactful results.
- Compatible with extenders: To help get you even closer to the subject, attach the compatible Extender RF 1.4x or Extender RF2x to the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM. Expand effective telephoto power to 140-420mm at f/4 with the Extender RF 1.4x, or to effective 200-600mm at f/5.6 using the Extender RF2x.
- Dust & Weather-resistant design, with Fluorine coating: Built to L series lens specifications, it features a highly durable design for excellent performance even in inclement weather conditions. It delivers a dust and water-resistant construction with seals around the mount, switches, rings and more.
- Accessories included: Comes with a lens cap, dust cap, hood, soft case and wide strap.
- Disclaimer: *Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed using the EOS R, and R3 cameras.
Whats Included
- RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
- Lens Cap E-112
- Lens Dust Cap RF
- Lens Hood ET-124
- Lens Soft Case LS 100-300
- Lens Wide Strap B
Q: Does this lens have a constant aperture?
A: Yes, this lens offers a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture.
Q: Is this telephoto zoom lens weather resistant?
A: Yes, this telephoto zoom lens has a dust and water-resistant design.
Q: Does this telephoto zoom lens have a function button?
A: Yes, the front of the telephoto zoom lens features function preset buttons.
Q: What is the minimum focusing distance of this lens?
A: The minimum focusing distance of this lens is 1.8m/5.9ft.
Q: What is the filter diameter that this lens accommodates?
A: This lens accommodates 112mm filters.
Q: Does this telephoto zoom lens have image stabilization?
A: Yes, this telephoto zoom lens features optical image stabilization for shake correction.
Q: Can I use extenders with this telephoto zoom lens?
A: Yes, you can attach compatible extenders to this telephoto zoom lens.
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