The Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens stands out as the lightest f/2.8 lens boasting a remarkable 300mm focal length at the time of its launch. This Canon telephoto lens promises optical performance you can trust. Whether you’re into capturing breathtaking wildlife, fast-paced sports action, or memorable event moments, this lens is poised to take a permanent spot in your kit.

Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens: Lightweight Power and Precision

Equipped with nine circular aperture blades, the Canon RF 100-300mm lens delivers stunning bokeh and sharpness. Paired with a Canon EOS R Series camera, you can unleash the lens’s full potential, benefiting from an impressive six stops of optical image stabilization. This feature ensures crisp shots even in challenging lighting conditions.

Remarkably lightweight at just 5.8 lbs, the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 lens is the ultimate tool for photographers seeking both versatility and portability. Elevate your photography game with this exceptional lens, capturing stunning images with ease.

Features

High-performance constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture

It is no easy feat, but the Canon RF 100-300mm lens offers an incredible f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, giving you all the benefits that incorporate from great low-light performance to incredible bokeh and fast shutter speeds.

Excellent image quality – Lenses and coatings

The Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM offers excellent optical quality, edge-to-edge. Its optical design includes one flourite lens, 4 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, flourine coating, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to minimize ghosting and flare.

Optical Image Stabilization – Up to 5.5 Stops of Shake Correction

For consistently sharp results, the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM features built-in optical Image Stabilization, providing enhanced shake reduction for up to 5.5 stops of shake correction. When paired with an EOS R-series camera that has In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), the Coordinated IS allows for up to 6 stops of correction. This means more reliable handheld performance and clearer detail in low-light situations, without having to increase the ISO or decrease the shutter speed.

Dual USM Focusing System

The Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM offers incredible focus speed and accuracy throughout the entire focus range thanks to dual Nano USMs that are independently actuated (especially useful when tracking moving subjects). This design even helps make the weight of the lens more balanced, reducing fatigue when held by hand.

Control Ring For Direct Setting Changes

The RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM lens incorporates a Control ring on the lens barrel that can directly adjust numerous settings, including shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and more. Located towards the front of the lens, it effectively adds a third dial to the EOS R camera’s main dial and quick control dial.

Just Add Lightness

Coming in at just under 6 lbs (5.8lbs), the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM lens is the lightest f/2.8 300mm zoom lens on the market. Certainly light enough to hand-hold for short periods of time.

Focus Preset Button

The lens features a focus preset button near the back of the lens for easy reach with a finger on your right hand during use. This allows you to pre-focus on the spot that you expect action, and immediately jump to the memorized position via the focus preset button. Full AF or manual focus operation remains available, as well. There is a sliding switch on the barrel of the RF100-300mm lens that allows you to program the AF preset, recall it, or you can slide the switch to “L-Fn” to utilize that button as a programmable function button instead.

Function Buttons

The front of the RF100-300mm lens features function preset buttons so you can program a specific function to occur at the press of one of the buttons (there are four buttons surrounding the lens so there is always one within reach, they all perform the same preset function).

Compatible with Extenders

To help get you even closer to the subject, attach the compatible Extender RF1.4x or Extender RF2x to the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM. Expand effective telephoto power to 140-420mm at f/4 with the Extender RF1.4x, or to effective 200-600mm at f/5.6 using the Extender RF2x. The extenders allow even more telephoto reach when it’s needed, yet allow the user to convert back to an f/2.8 lens for low-light situations by simply removing the extender.

Dust and Weather-Resistant Design, With Fluorine Coating On Front Element For Easy Cleaning

Built to L series lens specifications, the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM features a highly durable design for excellent performance even in inclement weather conditions. It delivers a dust and water-resistant construction with seals around the mount, switches, rings, and more. To help maintain a clean lens in sub-optimal conditions, the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM has a specially designed fluorine coating on its front surface. The coating helps to prevent water, oil, and other surface residue like fingerprints from sticking to the lens, which facilitates quick and easy wiping without the use of solvents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

What Can I Use the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens for?

As a telephoto zoom lens, the Canon RF 100-300mm lens is suitable for indoor sports, theater, and event photography, as well as wildlife photography. However, it is not ideal for portraits due to its long focal length, which may compress features and limit the background blur typically desired in portrait photography.

Does the Canon RF 100-300mm Lens Have Image Stabilization (IS)?

Yes, the Canon RF 100-300mm lens features image stabilization (IS). This IS technology helps maintain subject stability and focus, even when shooting at longer distances or in low-light conditions, making it an excellent choice for various photography applications.