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Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Telephoto Lens - Black
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Unleash Your Photographic Potential with the Canon RF100-400mm Lens Capture stunning wildlife, sports, and travel moments with the Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens. This compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens is designed for EOS R Series cameras, providing a versatile zoom range to bring...
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Overview
Unleash Your Photographic Potential with the Canon RF100-400mm Lens
Capture stunning wildlife, sports, and travel moments with the Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens. This compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens is designed for EOS R Series cameras, providing a versatile zoom range to bring distant subjects into sharp focus. With advanced features like Nano USM focusing and image stabilization, this lens offers exceptional image quality and convenience.
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 100-400mm
- Image Stabilization: Up to 5.5 stops (6 stops with IBIS-equipped EOS R cameras)
- Focusing: Nano USM
- Lens Element: Single Ultra Low Dispersion (ULD)
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.89 feet at 200mm
- Maximum Magnification: 0.41x at 400mm
- Compatible Mountings: Canon RF
- Product Dimensions: 3.13 x 3.13 x 6.48 inches
- Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
Key Features
Compact, lightweight and high-image quality RF tele zoom lens, with a versatile zoom range of 100-400mm
Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5.5 Stops of shake correction
Up to 6 stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS)
Minimum focusing distance of 2.89 feet at 200mm and maximum magnification of 0.41x at 400mm
High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with Canon’s Nano USM
Specifications
Focal Length
100-400mm
Aperture Range
F5.6-8
Image Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilizer, up to 5.5 stops (6 stops with IBIS)
Autofocus Motor
Nano USM
Minimum Focusing Distance
2.89 feet (at 200mm)
Maximum Magnification
0.41x (at 400mm)
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Color
Black
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Offers a versatile 100-400mm zoom range, ideal for various telephoto shooting scenarios.
- Features an Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 5.5 stops of shake correction, improving handheld stability.
- Achieves up to 6 stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
- Equipped with Canon’s Nano USM for high-speed, smooth, and quiet autofocus performance, beneficial for both stills and video.
- Boasts a minimum focusing distance of 2.89 feet at 200mm, allowing for close-up shots within its telephoto range.
👎 Cons
- The maximum aperture ranges from F5.6-8, which can be limiting in low-light conditions compared to faster lenses.
- The F8 maximum aperture at 400mm may necessitate higher ISO settings or slower shutter speeds in certain situations.
- As an RF mount lens, it is exclusively compatible with Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras.
- The 0.41x maximum magnification at 400mm is useful but does not reach true macro capabilities.
- The lens is specifically a telephoto zoom, not suitable for wide-angle photography or extremely fast prime applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum zoom range of this Canon RF lens?
The Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Telephoto Lens offers a versatile zoom range from 100mm to 400mm.
How effective is the image stabilization on this lens?
The lens features an Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5.5 stops of shake correction, which increases to 6 stops when used with EOS R series cameras equipped with In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
Can this lens be used for close-up photography?
Yes, it has a minimum focusing distance of 2.89 feet at 200mm and a maximum magnification of 0.41x at 400mm, allowing for compelling close-up shots.
What type of autofocus system does the RF100-400mm lens utilize?
This lens uses Canon’s Nano USM autofocus system, providing high-speed, smooth, and quiet autofocus performance.
Is this lens compatible with DSLR cameras?
No, the Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Telephoto Lens is designed exclusively for Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras with an RF mount.
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