Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens
$118.00
- Incredibly compact and lightweight 100-400mm lens which can fit into a kit bag easily for any adventure
- Great telephoto reach and great results from Canon’s RF optics with Super Spectra coating
- Powerful optical stabilisation helps with handheld shooting even when light levels are low
- Fast, quiet and smooth focusing for stills and video thanks to Nano USM focusing
- Versatile lens with 0.88m minimum focus distance as well as 0.41x max magnification for tele-macro close-ups
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Key Features
- 5.5 stops optical stabilisation to 6-stops with compatible camera bodies
- Compact and lightweight design
- Nano USM focusing
- UD glass
- Super Spectra Coating
- Lens control ring
- 9-blade aperture
- Compatible with RF extenders
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens Summary
Designed for wildlife, sports and other telephoto adventures this Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens has been released to join a growing number of  for full frame . It is incredibly compact and lightweight at just 635g and measuring 164.7mm long, ideal for sports days, extended trips, safaris, zoo visits and more.
This highly portable telephoto zoom includes up to 5.5-stops of optical image stabilisation, which extends to 6-stops when mounted on cameras such as the  and . This means you can capture sharp handheld stills and smooth movies and stay lightweight without bringing a tripod along. A Nano USM motor provides fast and quiet focusing and there is a customary control ring which is found on RF lenses. You can also add RF Extenders to get even closer to your subject with great results throughout the range, with or without an Extender.
Canon’s optical formula for this lens consists of 12 elements arranged in 9 groups which includes 1x UD and 1 x PMo Aspherical element. These deliver great image results in combination with the Super Spectra coating while helping to keep the size and weight of the lens down.
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens in More Detail
Reach distant subjects with ease
The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens has an extensive 4x zoom range for flexibility to capture subjects as near as 0.88m (88cm) and much further away. The maximum magnification of 0.41x at the telephoto end also allows you to shoot beautiful close-up tele-macro shots, further extending the versatility of this zoom.
Sharp and extremely stable
The powerful 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilisation gives the RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 lens a solid advantage for getting sharp handheld stills and smooth movies. It can also work in tandem with compatible EOS R cameras for an additional 0.5 stops of stabilisation.
Super compact and lightweight
Weighing just 635g and measuring 164.7mm in length this compact, lightweight lens will be well balanced on any camera, even when fully extended. At this compact size it also fits in a kit bag remarkably well so you can bring it on your adventures.
Responsive performance with smooth and fast AF
The Nano USM motor focus is fast, quiet and smooth, making use of Canon’s advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF, while a Lens Control Ring gives added control over settings. A nine-blade aperture delivers great background blur allowing you to isolate your subject beautifully against the background.
Super telephoto range
The RF 100-400MM F5.6-8 IS USM is a great choice for animal photography and other distant subjects, producing great results thanks to Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass and advanced optical coatings.
Extend your reach even further
Canon RF extenders connect seamlessly with metering and Auto Focus to give you even greater reach for faraway subjects. The  extends the focal range to 140mm – 560mm with an aperture range of f/8 – f/11 while the  doubles the range to 200mm – 800mm with aperture range of f/11 – f/16.
Read more about the simultaneous launch of the  in our blog here.
Optional Accessories
- – Extend the focal range to 140mm – 560mm.
- – Double the range to 200mm – 800mm with aperture f/11 – f/16
- – keep that front element safe from knocks and scratches
- – an excellent CPL to reduce reflections when shooting outdoors
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens Sample images
Canon RF 100-400mm with Extender RF 1.4x. Mounted on EOS R6. 560mm. 1/5 sec. f/11. ISO 100
Canon RF 100-400mm with Extender RF 2x. Mounted on EOS R6. 800mm. 1/125 sec. f/16. ISO 12800
Canon RF 100-400mm. Mounted on EOS R6. 400mm. 1/125 sec. f/8. ISO 400
Canon RF 100-400mm with Extender RF 1.4x. Mounted on EOS R6. 560mm. 1/400 sec. f/11. ISO 200
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens Specifications
| Image size | Full Frame |
| 35mm Film Equivalent FocalLength (mm) | Â |
| Angle of View(Horzntl, Vertl, Diagnl) | 20° – 5° 10’,14° – 3° 30’,24° – 6° 10’ |
| Lens Construction(Elements/Groups) | 12 / 9 |
| Special Optics | 1x UD, 1 x PMo Aspherical |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Minimum Aperture | 32 @ 100mm / 45 @ 400mm |
| Closest Focusing Distance (m)1 | 0.88 |
| Maximum Magnification (x)2 | 0.41 |
| Control Ring | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Image Stabilizer OIS3 | 5.5 |
| Image Stabilizer IBIS x OIS3 | 6 |
| AF Actuator | Nano USM |
| Coatings | Super Spectra |
| Fluorine | No |
What’s in the Box
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens
- Lens cap E-67 II
- Rear End Lens Dust Cap RF
| Offers: Price Drop |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: N/A |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 165 |
| Length (mm): 80 |
| Weight (g): 635 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 12 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 100 – 400 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 9 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 400 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.41 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 5.6 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 100 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.88 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 45 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 UD + 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: Yes |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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