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Canon - RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black

Model: 5050C002
SKU: 6480917
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Specifications
  • Lens Mount Compatibility
    Canon RF
    Lens Type
    Telephoto Zoom
    Minimum Focal Length
    100 millimeters
    Maximum Focal Length
    400 millimeters
    Maximum Aperture
    f/5.6
  • 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: 400 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/5.6 (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: 5050C002
    • Product Name: RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras
    • Color: Black
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Devices: Mirrorless Camera
    • Brand Compatibility: Canon
    • Lens Mount Compatibility: Canon RF
    • Tripod/Monopod Mountable: false (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
    • Lens Series: Canon RF (The product group that the lens belongs to, based on similar shared features.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Weight: 1.4 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
    • Product Length with Lens Closed: 6.5 inches
    • Product Diameter: 3.1 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
    • Silent Focus: true (A feature that helps reduce operational noise that occurs when using lenses with autofocus motors.)
    • Zoom Type: 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: 400 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: 34.68 inches
    • Maximum Aperture: f/5.6 (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/45 (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: false (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: Lightweight and compact long telephoto zoom; Ultrasonic AF motor; Image Stabilization
  • Performance
    • Filter Diameter: 67 millimeters
    • Protective Qualities: None
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 year
  • Other
    • UPC: 013803341300

Perfect for wildlife, sports, travel and more, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is a compact, lightweight telephoto lens for EOS R Series cameras, offering a versatile zoom range that brings subjects closer with ease. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is similar in size to the EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens, and not only reaches to 400mm, but also has fast Nano USM focusing and up to 6 stops of Coordinated IS when used in combination with an EOS R series camera featuring In-body Image Stabilization, like the EOS R5 and EOS R6, or 5.5 stops with an EOS R/RP camera. Using a single Ultra Low Dispersion lens element towards the front of the lens group corrects chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range, making your images look crisp and colorful with minimal color blur. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens can also accept both the RF1.4x and RF2x tele extenders giving you the effective maximum focal length of 560mm and 800mm respectively. With a control ring that allows for quick setting changes, including shutter speed and aperture, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens puts quality, convenience and control in your hands.

  • Compatible with Canon EOS R series cameras: For use with your existing camera with an RF mount system.
  • Telephoto lens provides detailed photos from a distance: Magnify distant subjects and isolate a small field of view for vivid close-up shots.
  • 100-400mm focal length: This versatile, long-range zoom lens covers a broad range, enabling you to capture the perfect image from various distances.
  • f/5.6 maximum aperture: Provides clear landscape images and beautiful distance shots even in the shade and on cloudy days.
  • Compact, lightweight and high-image quality RF telezoom lens, with a versatile zoom range of 100-400mm: The travel-friendly size and weight (similar in size to the EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens but a bit lighter) of this lens makes it easier for it to be attached with a camera around your neck while walking around for an extended time and also allows room for more lenses in a camera backpack.
  • Optical image stabilizer with up to 5.5 Stops* of shake correction: Because RF lenses are designed specifically for the RF Mount found on EOS R series cameras, the lens and camera combine to share Image Stabilization data, helping to dramatically reduce the effect of camera shake that can occur when working handheld. This applies when capturing both stills and video with up to 5.5 stops of stabilization* for accurate and clear content.
  • Up to 6 stops of shake correction** when paired with EOS R Series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS): This IS enabled lens can provide even more steadiness when shooting, up to 6 stops of coordinated IS, if paired with an EOS R Series camera featuring In-Body Image Stabilization, such as the EOS R5 and EOS R6, to further help you capture impressively clear results with slower shutter speeds.
  • Minimum focusing distance of 2.89 feet at 200mm and maximum magnification of 0.41x at 400mm: The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens is capable of capturing sharp and detailed images from various distances. Especially noteworthy is the lens’s close-up capabilities at the 400mm zoom setting — at its minimum focus distance, at 400mm, you can fill the frame with a subject about the size of a credit card providing outstanding versatility and strikingly sharp images.
  • High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with Canon’s Nano USM: With any Canon EOS R-series camera, expect swift and positive autofocus. The Nano USM focus system is especially advantageous to video users, because of its combination of quiet operation and outstanding smoothness of focus changes during actual recording.
  • 9-blade circular aperture for beautiful bokeh: Getting a smooth and natural looking out-of-focus background blur isn’t a problem for this lens as it has a 9-blade circular aperture which separates your subject from the background, while also providing a beautiful backdrop that's visually appealing in itself.
  • Control Ring for direct setting changes: The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens incorporates a Control Ring on the lens barrel that can directly adjust numerous settings including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure compensation and more. Located towards the front of the lens it effectively adds a third dial to EOS R and RP cameras, and a fourth dial to cameras such as EOS R5 and R6 cameras.
  • Compatible with optional Canon Extenders RF1.4x^ and RF2x^^: To help get you even closer to the subject, attach the compatible optional Canon RF extenders to the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM and get the equivalent of 560mm focal length coverage with the Extender RF1.4x, or 800mm using the Extender RF2x.
  • Compatible with Canon EOS R series cameras: For use with your existing camera with an RF mount system.
  • Telephoto lens provides detailed photos from a distance: Magnify distant subjects and isolate a small field of view for vivid close-up shots.
  • 100-400mm focal length: This versatile, long-range zoom lens covers a broad range, enabling you to capture the perfect image from various distances.
  • f/5.6 maximum aperture: Provides clear landscape images and beautiful distance shots even in the shade and on cloudy days.
  • Compact, lightweight and high-image quality RF telezoom lens, with a versatile zoom range of 100-400mm: The travel-friendly size and weight (similar in size to the EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens but a bit lighter) of this lens makes it easier for it to be attached with a camera around your neck while walking around for an extended time and also allows room for more lenses in a camera backpack.
  • Optical image stabilizer with up to 5.5 Stops* of shake correction: Because RF lenses are designed specifically for the RF Mount found on EOS R series cameras, the lens and camera combine to share Image Stabilization data, helping to dramatically reduce the effect of camera shake that can occur when working handheld. This applies when capturing both stills and video with up to 5.5 stops of stabilization* for accurate and clear content.
  • Up to 6 stops of shake correction** when paired with EOS R Series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS): This IS enabled lens can provide even more steadiness when shooting, up to 6 stops of coordinated IS, if paired with an EOS R Series camera featuring In-Body Image Stabilization, such as the EOS R5 and EOS R6, to further help you capture impressively clear results with slower shutter speeds.
  • Minimum focusing distance of 2.89 feet at 200mm and maximum magnification of 0.41x at 400mm: The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens is capable of capturing sharp and detailed images from various distances. Especially noteworthy is the lens’s close-up capabilities at the 400mm zoom setting — at its minimum focus distance, at 400mm, you can fill the frame with a subject about the size of a credit card providing outstanding versatility and strikingly sharp images.
  • High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with Canon’s Nano USM: With any Canon EOS R-series camera, expect swift and positive autofocus. The Nano USM focus system is especially advantageous to video users, because of its combination of quiet operation and outstanding smoothness of focus changes during actual recording.
  • 9-blade circular aperture for beautiful bokeh: Getting a smooth and natural looking out-of-focus background blur isn’t a problem for this lens as it has a 9-blade circular aperture which separates your subject from the background, while also providing a beautiful backdrop that's visually appealing in itself.
  • Control Ring for direct setting changes: The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens incorporates a Control Ring on the lens barrel that can directly adjust numerous settings including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure compensation and more. Located towards the front of the lens it effectively adds a third dial to EOS R and RP cameras, and a fourth dial to cameras such as EOS R5 and R6 cameras.
  • Compatible with optional Canon Extenders RF1.4x^ and RF2x^^: To help get you even closer to the subject, attach the compatible optional Canon RF extenders to the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM and get the equivalent of 560mm focal length coverage with the Extender RF1.4x, or 800mm using the Extender RF2x.
Whats Included
  • RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
  • Lens Cap E-67II
  • Lens Dust Cap RF
  • RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
  • Lens Cap E-67II
  • Lens Dust Cap RF
Disclaimers
  • Find warranty information for your Canon products at https://www.usa.canon.com/support/self-help-center/canon-product-warranty-information
  • * Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Associations) standards. Testing performed at focal length of 400mm, using the EOS R camera.
  • ** Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Associations) standards. Testing performed at focal length of 400mm, using the EOS R5 camera.
  • ^ A focal length range of 140mm (wide) through 560mm (tele) is possible to be achieved using the Extender RF1.4x.
  • ^^ A focal length range of 200mm (wide) through 800mm (tele) is possible to be achieved using the Extender RF2x.
  • Find warranty information for your Canon products at https://www.usa.canon.com/support/self-help-center/canon-product-warranty-information
  • * Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Associations) standards. Testing performed at focal length of 400mm, using the EOS R camera.
  • ** Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Associations) standards. Testing performed at focal length of 400mm, using the EOS R5 camera.
  • ^ A focal length range of 140mm (wide) through 560mm (tele) is possible to be achieved using the Extender RF1.4x.
  • ^^ A focal length range of 200mm (wide) through 800mm (tele) is possible to be achieved using the Extender RF2x.

Q: Can I use teleconverters with this lens?

A: Yes, this lens is compatible with the Canon Extenders RF1.4x and RF2x.

Q: What is the minimum focusing distance of this lens at 200mm?

A: The minimum focusing distance is 2.89 feet at 200mm.

Q: What type of autofocus system does this lens use?

A: This lens utilizes Canon's Nano USM autofocus system for fast, smooth, and quiet focusing.

Q: Does this lens have image stabilization?

A: Yes, it has an optical image stabilizer that provides up to 5.5 stops of shake correction.

Q: How many stops of shake correction does this lens offer when paired with an EOS R5 camera?

A: When used with an EOS R5 camera, this lens offers up to 6 stops of coordinated IS (In-Body Image Stabilization).

Q: What is the maximum aperture of this Canon lens?

A: The maximum aperture of this lens is f/5.6.

Q: Will the Lens be compatible with Canon EOS Rebel T8i DSLR Camera With EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit ?

A: Only if you purchase the adaptor. It won't work with the T8i by itself because those use an EF mount not an RF.

Q: Will this lens work with Cannon 90D?

A: No, this is a RF Lens for Mirrorless Camera’s only. I personally am using it on the Canon R. I also have the Canon 90D for wildlife photography which is a fantastic camera. The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens will work great with the Canon 90D. However, it will not be back in stock until sometime in August.

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Customers commend the RF100-400mm lens for its crisp image quality and lightweight design, making it easy to carry. Users appreciate the accurate zoom and quick focus speed, considering it a great value for the price. Some users expressed concerns regarding the aperture and lack of weather sealing.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon rf100 400

    The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM is simply an excellent lens for those looking for range, quality, and lightness in a single body. Its compact design and light weight make it perfect for travel, nature, and wildlife photography without carrying heavy equipment. Focusing is fast, precise, and quiet thanks to its Nano USM motor, ideal for both photos and videos. Its image stabilizer does a great job, allowing sharp shots even handheld. It also offers surprising sharpness for its price, with well-defined colors and natural contrast that highlights details. Although its maximum aperture is not very bright (f/5.6-8), it performs wonderfully in good light. Its price-performance ratio is one of the best within the RF system, making it a great option for those who want professional results without spending a fortune. In short, the Canon RF 100-400mm IS USM is a lens that exceeds expectations: lightweight, versatile, and with optical quality that makes you smile with every shot.

    Posted by OrlandoG

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best in reasonable price

    This lens is an outstanding piece of equipment, perfect for capturing high-quality images across various photography settings. Its autofocus (AF) system functions seamlessly, ensuring that every shot is sharp, clear, and precisely focused. Whether you're shooting portraits, landscapes, or fast-moving subjects, this lens adapts effortlessly to different conditions. The build quality is robust, offering durability for long-term use, while the image stabilization feature minimizes blurriness. The lens produces vibrant colors and excellent depth, enhancing every detail. Lightweight and easy to handle, it's a must-have for both amateur and professional photographers looking for exceptional performance and reliability.

    Posted by ManishB

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Versatile and Lightweight Telephoto Powerhouse

    The Canon RF100-400mm lens has exceeded my expectations in every way. This lens is perfect for photographers who need a versatile telephoto solution without sacrificing portability. Its performance is outstanding for wildlife, sports, and even portraits with compressed backgrounds. Key Highlights: Image Quality: The sharpness across the zoom range is impressive, even at 400mm. The colors and contrast are vibrant, with minimal chromatic aberration. It delivers professional-grade results for such a compact lens. Lightweight Design: At just under 1.4 pounds (635 grams), this lens is a dream for handheld shooting. You no longer need a heavy tripod or monopod for stability, making it ideal for travel or extended outdoor sessions. Autofocus Performance: The autofocus is fast, silent, and highly accurate, even in challenging lighting conditions. Paired with Canon's latest mirrorless bodies, the focus tracking is exceptional for moving subjects. Image Stabilization: The lens offers up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization (or more when paired with IBIS-equipped cameras), allowing for clear shots at slower shutter speeds. Value for Money: Considering its optical quality and features, the RF100-400mm is surprisingly affordable. It's an excellent choice for enthusiasts or semi-professionals looking to expand their kit without breaking the bank. While it doesn't have the widest aperture, the f/5.6-8 range works well in good lighting, and modern camera sensors handle low light superbly. The lens’s build quality feels solid, and the control ring is a handy addition for quick adjustments. Overall, the Canon RF100-400mm lens is a stellar choice for anyone seeking a lightweight, high-performing telephoto zoom. It has quickly become a favorite in my gear collection. Highly recommended!

    Posted by fabiorr

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