N°93132 · Family detail
CanonTelephoto·CANON RF mount·2020
Canon RF 100-500mm F/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Specifications01
MountCANON RF
Focal length100-500mm
Max aperturef/4.5
TypeTelephoto · Zoom
Release year2020
Weight1365 g
Filter size77 mm
Physical length208 mm
Min focus distance0.9 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements20
Groups14
Min aperturef/7.1
AutofocusYes
StabilizationYes
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodET-83FWIII - Bayonet-type round
With filter access window
TeleconvertersCanon Extender RF 1.4X→ 140-700mm F/6.3-9.9
Canon Extender RF 2X→ 200-1000mm F/9-14.2
EraDigital era
Production statusIn production
Additional Info02
Lens TypeTelephoto zoom lens
Summary02
Canon RF 100-500mm zoom lens with variable maximum aperture F4.5-7.1 and image stabilization for general telephoto/sports, wildlife, and handheld shooting. RF mount.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Canon RF mount has a flange distance of 20 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Native lenses set the aperture, and often the focus, electronically. On a plain adapter they do not work. Use an electronic adapter made for this pair; for many pairs nobody makes one. Fully manual lenses are the exception.
- RF-S lenses cover APS-C only.
- Sony EAdapter · 2 mm
The camera mount (46.1 mm) is narrower than the lens mount (54 mm). A large rear element can darken the corners.
- Canon RFNative
- Nikon ZAdapter · 4 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 2.3 mm
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 2 mm
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: L-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm G (GFX), Canon EF, Nikon F.

Other Mounts03
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