Canon RF100-400 IS USM Lens
Best telephoto zoom for wildlife and sports enthusiasts on the go.
This telephoto zoom finally makes long-range wildlife and sports photography accessible without the typical heavy gear bag. While the variable aperture requires plenty of daylight to perform at its best, the compact, lightweight design and impressive stabilization make it an essential companion for travel and handheld shooting.
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Who it's for
- Travelers and hikers needing a lightweight, long-range telephoto lens
- Budget-conscious wildlife photographers seeking impressive reach without high costs
- Handheld shooters requiring steady, quiet performance for crisp images
Who should skip it
- Low-light photographers needing faster apertures for better background separation
- Professional photographers working in harsh, demanding outdoor environments
- Pixel-peepers demanding edge-to-edge sharpness at the maximum focal length
Performance breakdown
Portability
Remarkably lightweight design makes long-range shooting effortless for travel and hiking.
Autofocus Speed
Nano USM technology delivers snappy, near-silent focus tracking for unpredictable wildlife.
Image Stabilization
Up to six stops of correction keeps handheld telephoto shots impressively sharp.
Zoom Versatility
Extensive 100-400mm range provides excellent reach for distant, hard-to-access subjects.
Optical Clarity
Ultra Low Dispersion element effectively minimizes chromatic aberration for crisp results.
Handling Ergonomics
Customizable control ring offers intuitive, tactile adjustments during fast-paced shooting.
Key Specs
Focal Length
100-400mm
Maximum and Minimum Aperture
(Max.) f/5.6 – f/8, (Min.) f/32 – f/45
Lens Mount Type
RF Mount
Minimum Focusing Distance
1.2m (at 100mm)
Maximum Magnification
0.41x (at 400mm)
Image Stabilization
Yes
Autofocus Capability
Yes
Filter Thread Diameter
67mm
Weight
0.0g
Diaphragm Blades Count
9
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