The RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is aimed at photography enthusiasts who need more focal length but don't want the cost, extra weight and size of a more specialised lens. As an entry-level model in the RF zoom lens range, it is positioned below the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM. The lightest super telephoto zoom in its class.
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Weight | 635 g |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Focal length | 100 - 400 mm |
Item number | 16615594 |
Manufacturer | Canon |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer no. | 5050C005 |
Release date | 14.10.2021 |
Sales rank in Category Lenses | 7 of 3530 |
Colour | Black |
Material group | Glass |
Material | Glass |
Minimum focus distance | 0.88 m |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Aperture | 5.60 f/ |
Min. aperture | 8 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 100 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 400 mm |
Focal length | 100 - 400 mm |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 x |
Filter thread | 67 mm |
Number of lenses | 12 |
Number of lens groups | 9 |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Image stabilisation, Internal focusing, Zoom function |
Optical zoom | 4 x |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Durability | Dustproof, Splashproof, Weather resistant |
Min. aperture opening | f/8 |
Max. aperture | f/5.6 |
Aperture | f/5.6-8 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.10 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.40 m |
Filter thread | 0.07 m |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Image stabilisation, Internal focusing, Lens hood, Zoom function |
Country of origin | Taiwan |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Lens cap E-67 II, Lens cap RF, Manual, RF 100-400mm |
Weight | 635 g |
Length | 164.70 mm |
Diameter | 79.50 mm |
Length | 23.90 cm |
Width | 13.40 cm |
Height | 12.20 cm |
Weight | 854 g |
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The new telephoto zoom is a very good choice with only a few weaknesses