Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 IS USM | Lens Sample Thread

[Levina de Ruijter]

Welcome to the dedicated lens library thread for the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM.

It's sometimes referred to as the "Swiss Army Knife" for wildlife, aviation, and sports photographers, this L-series lens combines an incredible zoom range with a surprisingly compact and lightweight design. It’s a powerhouse for those who need to stay mobile without sacrificing image quality.

Key Specifications & Features:

• Massive Reach: A versatile 100mm to 500mm focal range, perfect for everything from tight landscapes to distant wildlife.
• L-Series Optics: Exceptional sharpness across the entire zoom range, with UD and Super UD elements to minimize aberrations.
• Advanced IS: 5-stops of Optical Image Stabilizer (up to 6 stops with IBIS-equipped bodies) across three stabilization modes.
• Close Focus: A minimum focusing distance of just 0.9m (at 100mm), allowing for impressive "tele-macro" shots of butterflies or flower

We want to see how this lens performs in the field! If you own the RF 100-500mm, please share your best shots. Action, wildlife, or even moon shots, all samples are highly valued by the community.

When posting images, make sure the following information is present, be it in the EXIF below the images, or in the description.

• The camera body used
• Key EXIF data (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO)
• A brief note on any post-processing

So I'll kick this off with an image of a red-crested pochard in flight. Taken late in the day in nice light.

• Canon EOS R6
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• ƒ/7.1
• 500mm
• 1/1600s
• ISO 1000

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

• Canon EOS R6
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• ƒ/10
• 700mm
• 1/2000s
• ISO 2000

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

• Canon EOS R5m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• ƒ/4.5
• 100mm
• 1/500s
• ISO 800

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Great egret

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• ƒ/7.1
• 500mm
• 1/5000s
• ISO 1600