A telephoto lens is a long-focus lens that allows photographers to utilize a focal length that is in fact shorter than the lens’ physical length. However, most professional photographers feel that the super-telephoto zoom lens was significantly below the standards required by them which causes you to opt for a more stratospheric prime lens. Over the years we have seen great lenses emerge and Canon is in the league of those making that happen with their Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM.
This telephoto lens is embedded with a variety of focal lengths with the modest maximum aperture that enables a relatively portable design that is well-suited to handheld, walkaround use and optical image stabilization also help to steady photos and videos by up to five stops when working in difficult lighting conditions. This lens is depicted by its improved optical design, which includes a series of Super UD and UD elements to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and colour fringing throughout the zoom range for a degree of clarity and color accuracy.
This review video by Dustin Abbott which takes a look at the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lens will help you understand the image quality and performance that you should expect from the lens when in use.
Being part of the L series, the 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L features a wide variety of professional-level features, including:
- Weather-resistant construction and protective fluorine coating for working in inclement conditions
- Six Ultra-Low Dispersion elements and one Super Ultra-Low Dispersion element for reduced chromatic aberrations and increased clarity
- Customizable Control Ring
- Optical Image Stabilizer system with three modes and up to five stops of compensation
- Adjustable torque zoom ring for faster zooming or higher precision
- Dual Nano USM autofocus system with fast and quiet performance suitable for both photo and video work
Altogether, the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM looks like an impressive lens and a nice match for cameras like the EOS R5 and EOS R3. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Abbott.
