Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great reach, much lighter than my 150-600mm Sigma, fast autofocus, very sharp pictures. Only complaint is the Tripod collar doesn't completely lock down, it gives a little. A bit too pricey, also.

Fantastic wildlife lens. Even handheld on an R5C without IBIS, the images are sharp at 500mm. I do wish it reached 600mm, but the 1.4x teleconverter works great, and with good lighting it still delivers super-sharp results. Fast autofocus, strong stabilization, and surprisingly lightweight. Excellent for bird photography.

The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens is an absolute game-changer for wildlife and sports photography enthusiasts. Its build quality, hallmark of Canon’s L-series, is both durable and lightweight, making it perfect for photographers on the go. The lens extends its reach to an incredible 500mm while still maintaining sharpness and image clarity throughout the zoom range. The image stabilization (IS) on this lens is nothing short of spectacular. Even at the extreme telephoto range, handheld shots come out crisp and stable, thanks to its 5-stop IS system. Paired with a Canon EOS R series camera, the lens performs brilliantly, delivering fast autofocus and exceptional accuracy, making it a reliable tool for tracking fast-moving subjects like birds or athletes. Despite its relatively modest maximum aperture, this lens still provides beautiful background blur, creating stunning subject isolation. The zoom ring operates smoothly, and the lens’s overall ergonomics are spot-on, making long shoots more comfortable. Plus, its weather-sealing ensures peace of mind when shooting in unpredictable outdoor conditions. The Canon RF 100-500mm’s versatility, combined with its impressive optical performance, makes it one of the best telephoto zoom lenses on the market for anyone looking to capture action from a distance. Whether you're shooting wildlife, sports, or even distant landscapes, this lens is a must-have addition to your kit.

I’ve been very impressed with the Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM. The image quality is excellent throughout the zoom range, and the autofocus is fast, quiet, and very accurate. Paired with an EOS R-series camera, it does a great job tracking moving subjects and has been especially good for wildlife and aviation photography. The 100-500mm range is extremely useful because it gives you enough flexibility to frame subjects that are relatively close while still having plenty of reach when they’re farther away. The image stabilization also works very well and makes handheld shooting much easier than I expected for a lens with this much reach. For an L-series telephoto zoom, it’s also very manageable to carry around. The build quality feels excellent, and the controls are easy to use. My only real downside is the price, but the performance and versatility make it worth it if you regularly shoot sports, wildlife, airshows, or other distant subjects. Overall, this has quickly become one of my favorite lenses and a great match for the Canon R5 Mark II.

This lens is fantastic! Sharp images, great magnification and use cases are awesome! One of the things that i wanted to clear up with this review is what it "DOES" come with when purchased. Doesn't Seem like Canon nor Best buy have it clearly listed - so here it goes: 1) Lense RF 100-500mm F/4.5-7.1 L IS USM telephoto Lens 2) Lens Hood (ET-83F) 3) Tripod Mount (Yes it does include it) 4) Case 5) Strap. Case is actually pretty nice! Attached are some pictures of the Product along with a couple space photos i took with it tonight (1/12/2022). Keep in mind this is just using a Canon EOS R6 (My Nightime Camera) and this lens no tracking mount nor filters. You can see Orions Nebulae at 100mm or 500mm quite easily and if you run an Extender (Canon RF2x) then you can get 600 to 1000mm out of this lens which makes it even better in my honest opinion. Moon shot was take with an 2x Extender. Other space pictures were just the lens and no extender one at 100mm the other at 500mm, Both of the night time sky and Orion Nebulae. Overall very happy with the lens and it is proving to be quite versatile. The Simple things like having a sliding door on the hood to make adjusting a lens filter easier (Priceless)..

Great lens for wildlife photography. Works excellent with video and stills. Relatively light weight with great stabilization. Would highly recommend.

This lens is a dream come true for wildlife photography! Amazing reach, smooth controls, and beautiful Canon color and durability. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely!

New Technology and cheaper than the big prime 500 for ef mounts dslr and adapted to the camera which I do and own one, this lens for the money Is totally awesome on the new RF Mirrorless Faster! Lighter! More versatile Than just a set MM and even can do macro at 3 ft, I Love Mine!!!

This is a great affordable lens for wildlife photography. I am able to get great sharp pictures from this lens. It is easy to use and doesn't way too much which allows to to do handheld photography.

this lens is fast & sharp and paired with the R5 and it's 45 mp, you get get in close and crop with great detail. It's lightweight & compact

The Canon RF 100-500 f/4.5-7-1L lens is an amazing lens. The image quality is worthy of its price alone. The autofocus is fast and accurate and it’s light enough to carry for an all day adventure. If you’re a canon shooter and you’re in the market for a telephoto zoom lens with 500mm of reach, this is the lens to get! The photos attached were taken with the 100-500 in the past week.

I hesitated to get this lens, as i really never photograph wildlife, I have 5 other RF lens and they are all spectacular. Glad I took the chance with the Canon RF 100-500. It is amazing. I love it.

Unbelievably sharp all the way out to 500mm. Shocked how good this lens is - not sure why anyone would need the 24-70mm 2.8 - it's that good. Love it. Can't wait to take it out west to the national parks this summer. It's also surprisingly small for a 100-500mm - it's down right tiny compared to the Sony 200-600 and even sharper. Canon magic!

After reading all the 5 star reviews, I decided to purchase this lens, the cost is high but well worth it. I mainly photograph raptors and this lens does not disapoint. Its sharp and stays in focus. I use the R6 . I do have the 600mm lens and does a good job but as its limitations, This lens does not

Love this lens on my R8. Sharpness is out of this world at all focal lengths and the build quality is incredible. Only downside is the price, but you get what you pay for. Absolutely love the 100-500!

Love this lens. Price not so much, but you want good glass you pay for it so I did. It’s paired with a R7 and has produced some beautiful shots. I can’t wait to take it to Cades Cove and back to Alaska.

Bought this lens to pair with my Canon R6 Mark III to be used for wildlife, sports and motor racing photography. So far I have used for bird photography and have gotten excellent results. A bit costly but worth the price.

I am impressed with the quality of this lens! Its construction is impeccable and the focus is fast and precise! It was my best choice.

Absolutely great lense, fast enough to hand hold, a little on the heavy side, but with the IS and the extra stops for shake, it can be used without a tripod, and it really brings you closer to the things you want to capture

This is just such an awesome RF lens that Canon created for the R series camera. I used to own the EF 100-400 II and was also a great lens but many adapt the 100-400 II to the R cameras via the adapter and produces excellent pictures as well. But the 100-500 is just much lighter in weight than the EF version and made and optimized for the R series and outperforms the EF version. Even when attached to the RF 1.4X teleconverter it still autofocusses really fast. I love it both for wildlife, bird photography and the zoom from 100mm is good for composing landscapes as well. Also good for flowers and insects like butterflies though not a macro lens its minimum focus distance of 0.9m (less than 3 feet) is really impressive. Highly recommend this lens to anyone looking for RF telephoto /zoom.