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Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM : Specifications and Opinions




Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USMCanon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM

Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM

Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM



The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2021. The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Nano-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 708 €;
34 users have given it an average vote of 9.1 out of 10.


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This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon RF: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Canon RF.



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 Specifications
 Focal lenght   100-400 mm
 Angle of view   24.4 - 6.2°
 Format   FF, APS-C
 Max. aperture   f/5.6-8
 Aperture blades   9
 Lenses/Groups   12 elements in 9 groups
 Min. focus distance   0.88 meters
 Reproduction ratio   0.41x

 Features
 Zoom type   Ring, external
 Stabilization   Yes (built in lens)
 Focus   Ultrasonic AF Motor (Nano-USM)
 Internal Focus   Yes

 Built and notes
 Tripod ring   No
 Extenders   Yes
 Filters   67 mm
 Lens hood   Yes (not supplied)
 Weather sealing   No
 Weight   635 g
 Dimensions   79 x 164 mm

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avatarjunior
sent on February 26, 2022

Pros: Small, light as a feather, surprisingly sharp, a perfect lens (not only) for hiking

Cons: Reduced brightness, lack of hood and weather sealing

Opinion: Among ef lenses I have always looked for the alternative that is light with a relatively large zoom range, and of course able to capture sharp, clear pictures. For me this solution was the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM (I also had 100-400 L and Tam 150-600, but this was my ideal partner for hiking). I bought rf 100-400 as soon as arrived to the market and I have to say that I didn't regret it. Nowadays this is my nr1 lens on short trips and it does the job perfectly. Of course its a bit darker than expected, but even with my EOS R it is not a problem even in low light conditions. Images are sharp, colours are beautiful "Canon-icals" :) before and after sunset, in cloudy weather as well. And it is works perfect in daylight. Yep, lack of tropicalization, so you wont use it in heavy rain or snowstorm, but some raindrops are absolutely ok. It is a perfect exchange of cheaper Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II nano USM but in quality its step by step with the 70-300mm f/4-5.6L big brother. EF 100-400 and RF 100-500 are playing in az upper league, but you should decide if the plusplusplus amount of money worth it for you or not. For a normal everyday usage for a non-millionaire Ill definitely stick wit this clever, tiny friend :)

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avatarjunior
sent on March 15, 2023

Pros: weight and compactness, optical quality, superb stabilization

Cons: cheap construction, lack of tropicalization

Opinion: I approached nature photography (animals, birds) and thanks to the lack of budget I bought this "little one" immediately after testing the EF 100-400 L for a few days (first version, the pump one). The first thing that immediately catches the eye is the compactness of this lens with respect to focal range: it looks like a toy compared to the EF version! The weight then is frankly ridiculous (we are talking about 635gr against 1380gr of the old EF): everything has a certain "weight", since the use I make of it is that of long walks (excursions). Like all RF lenses, the build quality leaves something to be desired: we are talking about a plastic lens (moreover an opaque plastic that seems designed to collect fingerprints, scratches and the like) and not tropicalized (but I admit, I used it in the rain without any problem). But this is a known problem, I noticed the same "low" build quality (excluding tropicalization) on the much more noble RF 24-105 L. The defects in terms of materials, however, are abundantly overcome by the optical quality and the goodness of the stabilizer: honestly I have not seen any difference in terms of details compared to the old EF L series (and does not fear too much competition even with the second generation 100-400), and the stabilization is simply of another level: coupled to the R6 this lens reaches up to 6 stops (in practical terms, I shoot quietly at 1/100sec at 400mm without worrying about blur). A few notes on brightness: of course, it is not an L series, but for daytime use it goes perfectly. The price then, considering the focal range, is quite tempting. Another point, it is compatible with RF teleconverters, great thing. I admit, if I were to continue with nature photography sooner or later I will switch to its older brother, the 100-500 RF L, but to start (considering also that it is a rather resalable lens) it is really a great tool. The convenience of transport can then be a reason – even for the most demanding photographers – to prefer this little jewel to heavier, brighter and more noble lenses.

avatarjunior
sent on December 12, 2022

Pros: Weight and price on everything then also sharpness

Cons: Dunno... I haven't found any yet

Opinion: I had a 7DMk2 with Sigma 150/600 sport and a Canon 400mm f5.6 for birdlife. I switched to R6 and sold all the previous kit because I could no longer carry all that weight with me. It was almost natural, to make birdlife, take with the R6 the Canon 800mm f11 but then something was missing to take close-up photos (the 800 focuses at 5 meters abundant) and I took the RF 100/400 recommended to me by my trusted shopkeeper and I did not regret it at all. Later I added the R7 and then with a weight much lower than the previous kit I bring 2 camera bodies, an 800mm and the 100/400mm. This 'Zoom' is fast in the MAF, light and also very sharp with the right light. I make birdlife to my satisfaction and with the R7 and it becomes a 160/560 equivalent. I made comparisons with the photos taken with the old equipment and I think my shots are now definitely improved

avatarsenior
sent on September 20, 2022

Pros: Weight, weight, weight!!! but also sharpness, speed and minimum distance of MAF.

Cons: Probably the position of the control ring, a hindrance when you want to focus manually.

Opinion: I state that I have been for years very happy owner and user of the EF 100-400 IS II, which for me remains the best zoom so far produced, which I use in Football, Rugby, air shows, etc. but I do not hide that outside the use mentioned above, I began to have difficulty carrying it with me "every day" even for a bit of birdlife or for fields. So, just switched to R6 and 7, curiosity got the better of it and, very skeptical, I wanted to take this RF 100-400 basically encouraged by featherweight for a 100-400. The first shots I took them in the garden, close-ups and already here, brandishing 1200 grams of R7 + RF 100-400 against the previous 2500 of 7D2 + 100-400 II, it was a pleasure! But even the results were not so bad indeed... So I took him to an air show and even there he showed himself up to it, but above all my back, after a day, was still almost healthy ... On Sunday, finally, I wanted to use it for the first half of a football match (in the second half I used the EF, so I could compare the results) and also in this case it behaved very well. Of course, the blurred, although pleasant, is not that of the "big biancone", in some situations of low contrast sends the MAF a bit into crisis, f / 8 if there is not so much light is the minimum union (although it must be said that the excellent management of the high ISO of both R6 and R7 (developing with DPP) helps a lot, it is not tropicalized (but frankly, I have always "protected" my equipment and I will continue to do so, tropicalized or not ...) but we are talking about a 100-400 of 750 euros ... and frankly, it's not worth 1/4 of its big brother EF but much, much more! I did not like the position of the control ring, I will probably have to take my hand, but it is the first I find when I intend to focus manually, perhaps the two rings should be positioned in reverse. As with all non-L lenses, Canon is careful not to provide bag and hood, but fortunately they are both (the bag even more valid than the "soft bags" and expensive ...) for little money, especially the hood: for the original Canon asks almost 100 euros, I took an excellent Profox - identical in everything except in the internal "velvet" - just over 10 ... In short, for me it is promoted with flying colors, I do everything, with R6 it is a "long all-rounder", with R7 you have fun for itinerant birdlife, sports with good light and many other occasions. ... And anyway, only those who do not have it speak badly, but on the web it is the rule.

avatarsupporter
sent on September 14, 2022

Pros: Lightweight - compact - sharp even at t.a. - remarkable RR even without additional - relatively cheap

Cons: Obviously it's not bright, but it's part of the game

Opinion: Those who love walking in the mountains will certainly appreciate this telephoto zoom by Canon: it makes it possible to carry along focal lengths otherwise unthinkable for the weights and dimensions normally implied by telephoto lenses pushed. It is obvious and it is useless to emphasize the low brightness: for the use to which it is intended it is fine, the optical performance (I use it on r5) are incredibly high, the af is fast, it allows you to close up rather small subjects (flowers, butterflies, dragonflies) in complete freedom, thanks to the excellent stabilizer that works together with that of the camera. If you want to take portraits in ambient light it is better to go to something else, it goes without saying, but the 100-400 is and will remain faithful for a long time appears at 15-35 L or 24-105 L in my mountain excursions. It would be nice a version "L" with tropicalized construction and hood as standard (remember the old EF 100-300 / 5.6 L?) but even with the current 100-400 the construction is very well done, transmits a feeling of solidity and is totally free of games. You have to see over time, with intense use, but for now it's fine. Good light




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