Name: Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: B09FFV6WF5
Price: 699.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (869 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM is a lightweight, compact full‑frame telephoto zoom lens designed for EOS R‑series cameras. It offers a versatile 100‑400mm range, 5.5‑stop optical image stabilization, and fast Nano USM autofocus, making it suitable for wildlife, sports, and travel photography.

✓ Best for: Ideal for hobbyist wildlife, sports, travel, and aviation photographers who need a compact, lightweight telephoto zoom without the bulk of L‑series lenses. Perfect for handheld nature walks, birding with close‑up capability, sports events, video work requiring smooth AF, and backpack travel where weight is critical.✗ Not ideal for: Not suited for professional wildlife or sports shooters who require a faster constant aperture, robust weather sealing, or the extra reach of a 500mm lens. Also less appropriate for harsh outdoor conditions where dust/moisture resistance is essential.

Pros

✓Extremely lightweight at 635 g and compact, allowing easy transport and comfortable handheld shooting for extended periods.
✓Delivers sharp, vibrant images with minimal chromatic aberration, providing professional‑grade picture quality across the zoom range.

Price History

Current

$699.00

Average

$656.40

Lowest

$599.00

Highest

$899.00

Price trend (90d):0.0%

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Now#15Best#2Worst#86 -10

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Specifications

Camera

Focal Length100-400 mm

Aperture Rangef/5.6-8 (max) to f/32 at 100mm / f/45 at 400mm (min)

Angle of ViewHorizontal 20° to 5°10', Vertical 14° to 3°30', Diagonal 24° to 6°10'

Minimum Focusing Distance1.2 m at 100mm, 0.88 m at 200mm, 0.95 m at 300mm, 1.05 m at 400mm

Maximum Magnification0.09x at 100mm, 0.24x at 200mm, 0.34x at 300mm, 0.41x at 400mm (up to 0.58x reported)

Design

Height164.6 mm mm

Width79.5 mm mm

Length79.5 mm mm

Weight815.5 g g

Filter Diameter67 mm mm

Features

Image StabilizationOptical IS up to 5.5 stops; up to 6 stops with IBIS

AutofocusNano USM motor (smooth, quiet, fast)

CoatingSuper Spectra Coating

Extender CompatibilityCompatible with Extender RF 1.4x (560mm f/11) and 2x (800mm f/16)

General

BrandCanon

ManufacturerCanon USA

ModelRF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

ColorBlack

Release Date2021-10-14

Stabilization

Optical Image StabilizationUp to 5.5 stops (CIPA); up to 6 stops with IBIS bodies

Autofocus

Motor TypeNano USM motor – smooth, quiet, fast

Optical Design

Elements / Groups12 elements in 9 groups with 1 UD element and 1 PMo Aspherical element

Coating

Lens CoatingSuper Spectra Coating for natural colour rendition

Compatibility

Extender SupportCompatible with RF 1.4x (560mm f/11) and RF 2x (800mm f/16) extenders

Dimensions & Weight

Height6.48 Inches

Width3.13 Inches

Depth3.13 Inches

Weight1.79897205792 Pounds

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