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RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
- 100-400mm
- f/5.6
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 635 g
- Min focus 0.88 m
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Quick answer
A telephoto zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with image stabilization and a light build for its range.
Pros
- Light (635 g)
- Image stabilization
- Long range
- Compact
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Not an L-series build
- Less sharp than L lenses
Verdict
A light RF telephoto. Dim light is its main limitation.
About this lens
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM: a telephoto zoom lens with a 100-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6-8, made for Canon RF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 100-400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2021
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.88 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.41x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 635 g
- Length
- 164.7 mm
- Diameter
- 79.5 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM?
- Wildlife
- Sports
- Travel
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 100–400mm | 5.2–20.4° | 6.2–24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 160–640mm | 3.2–12.8° | 3.9–15.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 full-frame?
Yes. It is made for full-frame RF cameras, and works on APS-C bodies as a 160-640mm lens.
Does the RF 100-400mm have image stabilization?
Yes, it has optical IS that works with in-body stabilization on supported cameras.
RF 100-400mm vs RF 100-500mm: which should I buy?
The 100-500 is brighter, L-series built, and reaches farther. The 100-400 is lighter.
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All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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