Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USMvsCanon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
100-400mm / F5.6-8
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RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
100-500mm / F4.5-7.1
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Which to choose
When the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM suits you better
- Weight735g lighter, so easier to carry
When the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-500mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM164.7mm long × 79.5mm diameter
- RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM207.6mm long × 93.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM | Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 100mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 500mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5.6 | F4.5 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F8 | F7.1 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F32 | F32 | — |
| Min focus distance | 88cm | 90cm | −0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.41× | 0.33× | +0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 635g | 1.37kg | −735g |
| Length | 164.7mm | 207.6mm | −42.9mm |
| Diameter | 79.5mm | 93.8mm | −14.3mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 77mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM relative to RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
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RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
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