Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm

★★★★★ 4.7 (1,082)

The 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM pairs a versatile 100–500mm focal range with 7 ED elements, Air Sphere coating, and 5-stop optical stabilization in a weather-sealed, travel-sized build. Its Dual Nano USM autofocus drives swift, near-silent focusing, and three IS modes—standard, panning, and exposure-only—enable precise control for moving subjects. This lens suits wildlife and sports photographers who need a portable super-telephoto zoom for handheld shooting in the field.

Focal length 100-500mm
Aperture f/54
Mount Canon RF
stabilization
Weather Sealed
Weight 1361 g
af type Dual Nano USM
lens type zoom
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm lens
63 Puntuación global
Precio 4098 CAD
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La opinión de los propietarios se ha mantenido estable con el tiempo
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '21: 5.0★ · 4 opinionesQ3 '21: 4.9★ · 8 opinionesQ4 '21: 4.8★ · 22 opinionesQ1 '22: 4.5★ · 20 opinionesQ2 '22: 4.8★ · 22 opinionesQ3 '22: 4.8★ · 10 opinionesQ4 '22: 4.6★ · 14 opinionesQ1 '23: 4.9★ · 7 opinionesQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 9 opinionesQ3 '23: 4.9★ · 21 opinionesQ4 '23: 4.6★ · 25 opinionesQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 17 opinionesQ2 '24: 4.9★ · 25 opinionesQ3 '24: 4.8★ · 10 opinionesQ4 '24: 4.3★ · 14 opinionesQ1 '25: 4.9★ · 16 opinionesQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 8 opinionesQ3 '25: 4.9★ · 9 opinionesQ4 '25: 4.9★ · 10 opinionesQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 14 opinionesQ2 '26: 4.9★ · 14 opiniones482220221014792125172510141689101414Q2 '21Q4 '21Q2 '22Q4 '22Q2 '23Q4 '23Q2 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q4 '25Q2 '26
Valoración mediaSatisfechos (4-5★)Insatisfechos (1-2★)Altura de la barra = número de opiniones
  1. Q2 202685/1004.8★8 opiniones

    Buyers praise the lens as a worthy upgrade from Sigma 60-600, highlighting its light weight, telephoto reach, and versatility for wildlife, birds, and aircraft.

    • Lens is light, portable, and hand-holdable for long wildlife walks.
    • Excellent telephoto reach and versatility for birds, bees, aircraft, and landscapes.
    • Some users question if it's a big upgrade over Canon 100-400mm or 500 f/4, noting trade-offs in aperture.
    • Significantly better user experience compared to heavier Sigma 60-600mm.
  2. Q1 202688/1004.9★12 opiniones

    Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, autofocus, and image stabilization, especially for wildlife and bird photography. A few noted the telescoping design and a loose tripod collar.

    • Exceptional sharpness and autofocus for wildlife and action photography.
    • High-quality image stabilization enables sharp handheld shots at 500mm.
    • Lightweight and well-built L-series lens, comfortable for long shoots.
    • Some dislike telescoping design; one report of tripod collar not locking solidly.
  3. Q1 202592/1005.0★5 opiniones

    Reviewers praise the Canon 100-500mm lens for its versatility, lightweight design, and outstanding image quality, though some note low-light limitations and it may not suit all sports or long hikes.

    • Exceptional versatility for wildlife and nature photography, with excellent build and image quality.
    • Low-light performance requires adjustment; less ideal for sports than a fixed telephoto or for long hikes.
    • Lighter than the EF 100-400mm, enabling comfortable handheld shooting.
    • Focal range from 100 to 500mm offers flexibility from wide to telephoto shots.
  4. Q4 202470/1004.2★6 opiniones

    Overall praise for sharpness and wildlife/airshow use. Weight and usability concerns appear in minority of reviews.

    • Lens is sharp, excellent for wildlife and airshow photography
    • Weight is heavy; good for shorter sessions, less ideal for long hikes
    • Focus issues out of the box resulting in soft images
    • Teleconverter usability requires full zoom extension, limits zoom range
  5. Q2 202494/1004.9★7 opiniones

    Reviewers praise this lens for its sharpness, range, and stabilization, making it excellent for sports and telephoto work.

    • Sharp image quality and excellent bokeh at longer focal lengths.
    • Effective stabilization allows handheld use at 500mm.
    • Great for sports and track events, earning high recommendations.
    • Good in good light, but aperture limitations noted; still versatile.
  6. Q1 202498/1005.0★5 opiniones

    Buyers in Q1 2024 praise the lens for exceptional sharpness at 500mm, compatibility with extenders, and fast focusing for wildlife.

    • Lens is exceptionally sharp at 500mm and with extenders.
    • Works perfectly with Canon R5, R6, and R6 Mark II.
    • Fast focusing and crisp images for birding and moving subjects.
    • Versatile zoom range with low-light capability at f/4.5.
  7. Q4 202383/1004.6★7 opiniones

    Buyers praise the lens as sharp, lightweight, and versatile for telephoto needs, especially with R bodies. Some note a poor tripod collar and no full-range extender compatibility.

    • Excellent sharpness, focus, and flexibility across 100-500mm zoom range
    • Lightweight design versus alternatives like EF 70-200 or RF 200-800
    • Tripod collar feels insecure; needs extra tightening or third-party replacement
    • Does not support full zoom range with RF 1.4x or 2.0x extenders
  8. Q3 202371/1004.6★7 opiniones

    Mixed reviews. Image quality praised as sharp and contrasty, but autofocus unreliable and slow aperture draws criticism.

    • Very sharp and high contrast images
    • Autofocus spotty, often produces blurry shots
    • Slow f/7.1 aperture limits low-light and background blur
    • Zoom ring twist design disliked; internal zoom preferred
  9. Q2 2023100/1005.0★3 opiniones

    Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, fast focus, and lightweight design, with one noting it's heavy but high-quality.

    • Image quality is super sharp.
    • Lightweight for a super zoom lens.
    • Fast autofocus performance noted.
    • One user found it heavy at 3 lbs., but quality outstanding.
  10. Q4 202275/1004.0★4 opiniones

    Strongly positive overall, but a few reliability and autofocus issues were noted.

    • Excellent image quality and low-light stabilization exceed expectations.
    • Attractive bokeh, though small number of aperture leaves affects shape.
    • RF 2x extender slows autofocus in low light; works well in good light.
    • One unit had a cracked inner element; another found the lens bulky.
  11. Q2 202291/1004.8★16 opiniones

    Buyers praise the lens for excellent sharpness, fast focus, and light weight. Build quality concerns and a single repair issue were noted. Overall, it is highly recommended for wildlife and sports.

    • Exceptional sharpness and image quality across the zoom range.
    • Fast, accurate autofocus with good stabilization, especially on R5/R6.
    • Durability issues: dust entry and lens mount breakage after a drop.
    • Relatively lightweight and well-balanced for handheld use.
  12. Q1 202260/1004.0★7 opiniones

    Mixed reviews: some buyers love the sharpness and portability, but others report slower autofocus and softness at 500mm compared to older Canon lenses.

    • Sharp lens, especially compared to Tamron 150-600 G2.
    • Slower autofocus and softness at 500mm versus Canon 100-400 or primes.
    • Focus hunting; need to zoom out to 100mm to acquire focus.
    • Not a prime replacement; good for enthusiasts, less for pros spoiled by f/4.
  13. Q4 202185/1004.6★10 opiniones

    Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, light weight, and fast autofocus. However, one reviewer reported moisture ingress after light rain exposure, leading to failure.

    • Sharp, lightweight, and easy to carry for long periods.
    • Excellent for wildlife and bird photography, with reliable autofocus.
    • Moisture ingress caused lens failure despite weather sealing and cover.
    • Variable aperture noted as a minor drawback by one buyer.

Basado en 299 opiniones de clientes con fecha, agrupadas por trimestre natural. El análisis por periodo está en inglés.

Las pruebas

Rendimiento

Percentiles de rendimiento

AF 94.2
Bokeh 1.9
Build 21.2
Macro 30.9
Optical 97.2
Aperture 1.4
Versatility 93.1
Valoración social 87.9
Stabilization 96.6

Especificaciones

Especificaciones completas

Optics

Type Zoom
Focal Length Min 100
Focal Length Max 500
Elements 20
Groups 14
ED Elements 7
Coating Fluorine coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/54
Min Aperture 4.5-7.1
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount Canon RF
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs
Filter Thread 77

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Dual Nano USM
Stabilization Yes
Stabilization Stops 5

Focus

Min Focus Distance 900
Max Magnification 0.33x

Frente a la competencia

Spec Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018
Focal Length 100-500mm 17-28mm 28-75mm 10-18mm 28-135mm 8-18mm
Max Aperture f/54 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/4 f/2.8
Mount Canon RF Nikon Z Sony E Sony E Sony E Micro Four Thirds
Stabilization true false false false true false
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 1361 450 540 260 420 315
AF Type Dual Nano USM Stepping Motor VXD Autofocus SSM Linear motor
Lens Type zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Producto AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilityValoración socialStabilization
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm 94.21.921.230.997.21.493.187.996.6
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 8788.173.686.38785.868.164.638
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare 54.688.167.287.387.885.878.283.138
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 54.683.587.393.381.685.869.168.838
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare 94.280.275.531.28769.992.450.292.8
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 Compare 9883.583.934.593.185.875.577.938

Precio

Relación calidad-precio

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Price History

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Puntuaciones por uso

Macro (55.4)General (62.6)Budget (72.1)Street (53.6)Travel (68.3)Portrait (39)Landscape (78.1)Professional (60.2)Video Cinema (55.3)Wildlife Sports (78.9)

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