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Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
Product Code: 1242591L
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The Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens is the lightest zoom in its class, yet delivers a bright constant aperture, fast Dual Nano USM focus motors and 5.5-stops IS with professional L series durability.
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- Compact and lightweight professional telephoto zoom lens with a bright constant aperture throughout the range
- Legendary L Series build quality and durability, plus pro customisation though multiple lens barrel controls
- Incredibly quick Dual Nano USM focus motors keep pace with fast, erratic moving action so you can nail the shot
- Built-in optical image stabilisation with 5.5-stops compensation, rising to 6-stops with compatible EOS R cameras
- Made for indoor and outdoor photographers who shoot anything from tennis and hockey to ice skating and basketball
Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens Summary
Canon is bolstering the professional RF lens range with the addition of this Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens, a fast telephoto zoom, which is lightest in its class. It arrives packed with features for professional indoor and outdoor sports photographers, highlighting the benefits of the Canon mirrorless camera system, combining the brightness of a prime with the flexibility of a zoom.
The newly developed telephoto lens boasts a bright constant aperture throughout the zoom range, fast Dual Nano USM focus motors and 5.5-stops of optical image stabilisation, which rises to 6-stops when paired with compatible EOS R cameras with IBIS. These include models such as full-frame R3 and R5, along with the formidable APS-C format R7 and its 1.6x crop factor.
The benefits for mirrorless shooters don’t stop there, as the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM also includes a brand new lens function/focus preset button, four further customisable buttons and extensive weather sealing of outdoor assignments. You can even extend the reach by using either of Canon’s RF Extenders, giving you the versatility of a 200-600mm telephoto zoom for wildlife, surveillance and much more. This model is also proficient for video, with minimised focus breathing and breathing correction compatibility.
Key Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens Features
- Fast telephoto zoom with constant f/2.8 aperture
- Legendary L Series quality and durability
- Lightest in its class at 2.59kg
- Lightning quick Dual Nano USM focus motors
- 5.5-stops optical image stabilisation, rising to 6-stops with compatible mirrorless cameras
- Professional controls including a new lens function/focus preset button
- Four customisable lens function buttons
- Supports lens breathing correction
- 9-bladed aperture design
- Comprehensive weather sealing and heat shield white coat.
- Compatible with Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x
Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens in More Detail
Smaller, lighter and faster
By using Fast Dual Nano focus motors Canon has improved the electronic floating control, which, alongside other developments, provides a series of benefits. The size and weight has been reduced compared to its DSLR counterpart, image quality is improved, as well as focus speed, which is lightning quick. For videography this zoom shows minimal focus breathing and is also compatible with lens breathing correction with real-time software alteration.
Sample 01 football @188mm with the R3. Camera settings: 1/2000 sec. f/2.8. ISO 125
High performance optical design
A series of special lens coatings and special glass elements have been adopted in the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens optics, in order to deliver impeccable results across the frame. These include:
- 4 ultra-low dispersion elements to control aberrations, 1 Fluorite element and 1 glass moulded aspherical lens element.
- Air Sphere coating (ASC) has been added to reduce flare and reflections
- Super Spectra Coating minimises internal light refractions in order to achieve higher contrast
Big zoom, smaller lens
Despite offering a versatile 100-300mm telephoto zoom range the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM remains compact and lightweight. At 128mm the diameter is the same as the notorious EF 300mm F/2.8L IS II USM (used), which facilitates 112mm lens filters, while the overall length is just 248mm. It also weighs a class-leading 2.59kg for handheld shooting and portability, although many photographers will still harness the benefits of a monopod when required.
Sample 02 swimming @300mm with the R3. Camera settings: 1/1600 sec. f/2.8. ISO 6400
Professional controls at your fingertips
As with all professional Canon RF lenses the RF 100-300mm offers extensive control and customisation, in support of streamlined workflows. These include:
- A new lens function button which works with the existing AF stop buttons
- A new lens function/focus preset button on the barrel can be reached while holding the grip
- Four customisable lens function buttons at the front of the barrel can be assigned with camera functions
- A de-clickable control ring
RF Extender compatible
By adding one of Canon’s RF Extenders you can reach 140-420mm with Extender RF 1.4x at f/4 and 200-600mm using the Extender RF 2x at f/5.6 with a full-frame camera.
When using an APS-C body the lens gives a reach of 160-480mm natively, which rises to 224-672mm and 320-960mm with the 1.4x and 2x respectively for extremely distant subjects.
Sample 03 agency @300mm with the R3. Camera settings: 1/250 sec. f/2.8. ISO 400
Ready for the elements
If you shoot outdoors you can be confident that this zoom is ready for the elements with weather sealing, which matches Canon super telephoto L series lenses. Canon’s signature heat shield white coat has also been employed to protect the lens when working in extremely hot environments.
What’s in the box
- Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens for EOS R mirrorless cameras
- E112 lens cap
- ET-124 lens hood
- L100-300 soft lens case
Sample 04 table tennis @300mm with the R3. Camera settings: 1/2000 sec. f/2.8. ISO 6400
Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens Specifications
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Maximum aperture |
f/2.8 |
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Optical IS |
5.5-stop (6-stop with IBIS) |
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Minimum focusing distance |
1.8m |
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Maximum magnification |
0.16x |
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Aperture blades |
9 |
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Dimensions (L x W ) |
323.4 x 128mm |
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Weight |
2590g |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 128 |
| Length (mm): 323 |
| Weight (g): 2650 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 23 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 100 - 300 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 18 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 300.0 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.160 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.80 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 100.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 1.80 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22.00 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: One fluorite element, four UD elements, one aspherical element |
| Tripod collar: Yes |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: Yes |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
Canon is drawing attention to the benefits which their mirrorless system provides with the release of a telephoto lens of this calibre. It’s smaller and lighter than similar EF lenses, as well as providing greater control and customisation. Image quality has been improved through a new mirrorless optical design, which also combines a wide f/2.8 constant aperture with a 9-bladed diaphragm for excellent depth of field control.
Dual Nano USM is blisteringly quick and works seamlessly with AI-driven subject recognition and tracking found in Canon’s mirrorless range. You also benefit from highly effective image stabilisation, which rises to 6-stops with camera IBIS. The RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM is also incredibly versatile for today’s photographers, being equally suited to video thanks to minimal focus breathing and support for lens breathing correction.
Whether you’re getting ready to shoot tennis at Wimbledon or photographing an indoor sporting event the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens is certain to pique your interest. It’s particularly well suited to professional sports photographers who rely on a bright aperture and also benefit from the versatility of a zoom lens. Agencies and B2B users will also be considering the benefits, which an optic of this kind provides and are sure to be impressed with the legendary L series quality it offers.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
