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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 198 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Customers find value in the RF100-500mm lens for its excellent image quality, fast focus speed, and lightweight design, making it easy to carry. The lens's reach and versatility are also appreciated by users in various shooting scenarios. However, some customers feel the lens is a bit expensive, and a few wish the zoom mechanism was different and had a wider aperture.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens that doesn't totally break the bank

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'd been wanting a lens like this for so long, and finally decided to go for it. It's really upped my game, and I'm able to take advantage of all the great wildlife we have here in Florida. I highly recommend this lens & the Canon R6 Mark II.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens! Paired with my Canon R the images are clean and sharp.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Focus speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens so far.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome lens. My new all time favorite. Grest range and ease of use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 IS USM Telephoto Zoom

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens for wildlife and sports photography. A bit pricy but well worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Crystal clear and sharp if you have the lighting. Worth every dollar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only had this 10 days, but can see it is a nice upgrade to my EF 100-400 II.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Five stars

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely love this lens, I use it for concert photography and it performs great in low light

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome zoom lens, a bit pricey but worth it, amazing pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My favorite lens ❤️ Clearly the best of the best ❤️

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Focus speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens. Easy online purchase. Easy store pickup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lens

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like this lens is very awesome. Take photos very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent zoom, hopes it lasts

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing zoom, but stopped working after 2 months. Canon quickly repaired under warranty, so will see how long it lasts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Canon L lens and great range.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Another great Canon L lens! The 100-500 is a perfect range. Best Buy had the stock and was very easy to pick up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Telephoto

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is phenomenal. The details from 100mm to 500mm are exceptionally sharp and clear. Also its a fast lens .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, this has been a great lens; I have only used it a few times as I learn the new camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great next level lens

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing zoom capabilities, compact design makes it not so cumbersome. Functionality is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent lens but I wish they had one with a longer distance that wasn't prime.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pricey, but worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very expensive, but a great lens that does what it says it can do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Rewards or lack of

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice lens. Disappointed that I received no points or anything from best buy. Don't know what happened to the rewards program that they had. Like I said Disappointed and may shop elsewhere from now on. Your loss as I have spend thousands of dollars with you in the past

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens !!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    By far the greatest line own yet! And most expensive but it’s worth it!

    I would recommend this to a friend