{"product_id":"canon-rf-100-500mm-f4571l-is-usm-lens","title":"Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5\/7.1L IS USM Lens","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanon RF 100-500mm f\/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ultimate Professional Super-Telephoto Zoom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, the 100-400mm focal range was the gold standard for working sports and wildlife photographers. With the advent of the mirrorless RF mount, Canon completely rewrote the rules by introducing the \u003cstrong\u003eCanon RF 100-500mm f\/4.5-7.1 L IS USM\u003c\/strong\u003e. By slightly extending the focal range and utilizing a slightly darker aperture at the extreme telephoto end, Canon engineered a lens that provides massive 500mm reach while remaining astonishingly portable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are tracking a cheetah on a dusty safari, capturing surfers from the shoreline, or freezing high-speed aviation at an airshow, this lens delivers the blistering autofocus, edge-to-edge sharpness, and rugged durability that professional shooters demand. It is the premier \"do-it-all\" super-telephoto zoom in the Canon ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 500mm Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e That extra 100mm of reach (compared to traditional 100-400mm lenses) is a massive benefit for wildlife and bird photographers. It allows you to fill your frame with distant, skittish subjects without needing to resort to heavy, ultra-expensive fixed prime lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkably Handholdable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighing just 3 pounds (1365g) without its tripod collar, it is incredibly lightweight for a 500mm lens. It balances beautifully on professional bodies like the EOS R5 or R3, and it drastically reduces neck and shoulder fatigue during all-day excursions in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlazing Dual Nano USM Autofocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driven by two separate Nano USM motors, the autofocus is whisper-quiet, incredibly smooth, and blisteringly fast. It effortlessly tracks highly erratic, fast-moving subjects like birds in flight or sprinting athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Image Stabilization (IS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shooting handheld at 500mm heavily amplifies camera shake. This lens features up to 5 stops of built-in Optical Image Stabilization. When paired with an IBIS-equipped camera body, it achieves up to 6 stops of coordinated control, allowing for sharp handheld shots even when the sun dips below the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Level L-Series Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for the harshest environments on Earth, this lens features robust weather-resistant sealing against dust and moisture. It is finished in Canon's signature heat-reflecting white paint to keep the internal optics cool under baking sun, and features fluorine coatings to easily wipe away water droplets and fingerprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Close-Focusing:\u003c\/strong\u003e It boasts a highly impressive minimum focusing distance of just 2.95 feet (0.9m) at the 100mm mark. Even when zoomed all the way out to 500mm, it yields a maximum magnification of 0.33x, allowing you to capture stunning \"macro-style\" detail shots of dragonflies, frogs, and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100-500mm (approx. 160-800mm equivalent on APS-C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/4.5 to f\/7.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/32 to f\/54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-Frame (RF Mount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 Elements in 14 Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Super UD Element, 6 UD Elements, ASC Coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes (Up to 5 Stops Optical \/ 6 Stops Coordinated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutofocus Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual Nano USM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.95 ft \/ 0.9 m (at 100mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.33x (at 500mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Thread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e77 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Diameter x Length)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.69 x 8.17 in \/ 93.8 x 207.6 mm (Retracted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.0 lb \/ 1365 g (Without tripod mount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important quirk of this lens revolves around its \u003cstrong\u003eteleconverter compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e fully compatible with Canon's RF 1.4x and 2x Extenders, \u003cstrong\u003eyou can only attach the extenders when the lens is zoomed past the 300mm mark\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rear glass elements of the lens physically recede into the barrel at 300mm to make room for the extender. Because of this, you cannot fully retract the lens for storage while an extender is attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, to achieve its low weight and 500mm reach, the lens utilizes a \u003cstrong\u003evariable f\/4.5 to f\/7.1 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because it drops to f\/7.1 at the 500mm end, it lets in a relatively small amount of light. When shooting in dark environments (like deep under a jungle canopy at dawn), you will need to rely heavily on your camera's high-ISO capabilities to keep your shutter speeds fast enough to freeze action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, this lens carries a \u003cstrong\u003etop-tier professional \u003c\/strong\u003eserious investment designed for working professionals and dedicated enthusiasts. 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