Canon RF 100–500mm f/4.5–7.1L IS USM — Telephoto Zoom Lens
Canon RF 100–500mm f/4.5–7.1L IS USM — Telephoto Zoom Lens
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Wild reach. L-series confidence.
The feel
This is the long lens you bring when you want keepers—birds lifting at dawn, surfers far past the break, kids flying downfield at golden hour. The RF 100–500mm packs serious reach into a weather-sealed L-series build that’s lighter than it looks, with fast, quiet autofocus and rock-steady stabilization so you can work handheld, react quickly, and come home with crisp, contrasty files you’re proud of.
Why photographers love it (benefit-focused facts)
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Go far, stay sharp: 100–500mm range covers field sports, wildlife, air shows, and compressed landscapes with beautiful clarity.
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Stabilized for handhelds: Optical Image Stabilizer delivers up to 5 stops of shake correction; works even better with Coordinated IS on IBIS-equipped EOS R bodies.
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Fast, quiet AF: Dual Nano USM focusing is swift, accurate, and nearly silent—great for both stills and video.
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L-series optics & build: Weather-sealed barrel, fluorine coatings for easy cleaning, and Canon’s advanced glass/coatings to resist flare and keep contrast high.
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Closer than you think: Impressively tight close-focus for frame-filling detail at the long end—perfect for small wildlife and action portraits.
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Balanced handling: Smooth zoom ring with torque adjustment to set your preferred resistance; removable tripod collar/foot for quick swaps between handheld and support.
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Extender-ready: Compatible with RF 1.4× and 2× extenders (restricted to the long end) when you need even more reach.
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77mm filter thread: A common size that plays nicely with circular polarizers and protective filters.
Good to know
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Zoom extends as you go longer (not an internal-zoom design).
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For the steadiest panning and tracking, pair stabilization with a monopod or gimbal when practical.
What’s in the box
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RF 100–500mm f/4.5–7.1L IS USM lens
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Front and rear caps
-
Dedicated lens hood
-
Tripod collar/foot
Ideal for: Wildlife and birders, outdoor sports, travel safaris, air shows, and anyone who wants L-series reliability with a truly versatile super-telephoto zoom.
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders. Select cameras and lenses are available for store pickup only.
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE. For some cameras, lenses and irregular shaped items, a fee may need to be assessed for insured shipping.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.
Description
Description
Wild reach. L-series confidence.
The feel
This is the long lens you bring when you want keepers—birds lifting at dawn, surfers far past the break, kids flying downfield at golden hour. The RF 100–500mm packs serious reach into a weather-sealed L-series build that’s lighter than it looks, with fast, quiet autofocus and rock-steady stabilization so you can work handheld, react quickly, and come home with crisp, contrasty files you’re proud of.
Why photographers love it (benefit-focused facts)
-
Go far, stay sharp: 100–500mm range covers field sports, wildlife, air shows, and compressed landscapes with beautiful clarity.
-
Stabilized for handhelds: Optical Image Stabilizer delivers up to 5 stops of shake correction; works even better with Coordinated IS on IBIS-equipped EOS R bodies.
-
Fast, quiet AF: Dual Nano USM focusing is swift, accurate, and nearly silent—great for both stills and video.
-
L-series optics & build: Weather-sealed barrel, fluorine coatings for easy cleaning, and Canon’s advanced glass/coatings to resist flare and keep contrast high.
-
Closer than you think: Impressively tight close-focus for frame-filling detail at the long end—perfect for small wildlife and action portraits.
-
Balanced handling: Smooth zoom ring with torque adjustment to set your preferred resistance; removable tripod collar/foot for quick swaps between handheld and support.
-
Extender-ready: Compatible with RF 1.4× and 2× extenders (restricted to the long end) when you need even more reach.
-
77mm filter thread: A common size that plays nicely with circular polarizers and protective filters.
Good to know
-
Zoom extends as you go longer (not an internal-zoom design).
-
For the steadiest panning and tracking, pair stabilization with a monopod or gimbal when practical.
What’s in the box
-
RF 100–500mm f/4.5–7.1L IS USM lens
-
Front and rear caps
-
Dedicated lens hood
-
Tripod collar/foot
Ideal for: Wildlife and birders, outdoor sports, travel safaris, air shows, and anyone who wants L-series reliability with a truly versatile super-telephoto zoom.
Shipping
Shipping
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders. Select cameras and lenses are available for store pickup only.
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE. For some cameras, lenses and irregular shaped items, a fee may need to be assessed for insured shipping.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
Looking Glass Advantage
Looking Glass Advantage
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.
