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Canon Announces the RF100-300mm f2.8 L Zoom
19 April 2023
Canon has announced the RF100-300mm f2.8 L IS USM lens, featuring "outstanding image quality, excellent speed for indoor shooting and relatively light weight for hand-holding," the company said.
The new telephoto zoome exceeds the reach of traditional 70-200mm lenses and adds zoom flexibility to its Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS predecessor, Canon noted.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- Full-frame coverage
- Apertures: f2.8 to f22
- Fast L-series telephoto zoom
- Dual nano USM autofocus system
- 5.5-stop image stabilization
- Floating focus design
- Internal zoom and focusing
- Function/Focus Preset selector switch
- Fluorite, UD and Aspherical elements
- SSC and Fluorine coatings
- Weather-sealed
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the telephoto lens include:
CANON RF 100-300mm f2.8 L IS USM LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 100mm to 300mm Aperture Apertures: f2.8 to f22
9 rounded aperture bladesMinimum Focus 5.9 inches Magnification 0.16x Optical Design Fluorite, UD and Aspherical elements Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 112mm Dimensions 5 x 12.7 inches Weight 5.8 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Canon said the RF100-300mm f2.8 L IS USM lens will be available in May for an $9,499. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Canon Introduces the RF100-300mm f2.8 L IS USM to Its Lens Lineup
The new lens combines the flexibility of a zoom lens with the quality of a telephoto lens
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., has announced the launch of the RF100-300mm f2.8 L IS USM lens, answering calls from photojournalists and professional level customers for a modern 300mm f2.8 equivalent lens.
"This lens is an absolute game changer! It gives you the most incredible range, but without sacrificing the f2.8 aperture. To have this kind of performance at your fingertips is incredible!" said Roberto Valenzuela, fashion and wedding photographer.
For decades, the 300mm f2.8 telephoto lens has been an industry standard for photojournalists, professionals and aspiring enthusiast photographers due to its outstanding image quality, excellent speed for indoor shooting and relatively light weight for hand-holding. Now, with the launch of the RF100-300mm f2.8 L IS USM, Canon delivers the flexibility of a zoom lens design with the truly outstanding quality of a 300mm f2.8 L-series telephoto lens.
Exceeding the reach and potential of traditional 70-200mm lenses and adding zoom flexibility to its Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS predecessor, the RF100-300mm f2.8 L IS USM lens brings new value to customers with the following features:
- Wide Focal Range -- 100-300mm range
- Extended Zoom -- Optional RF1.4x and 2x extenders are supported with this lens, enabling a zoom range of up to 600mm
- Spectacular Image Quality -- f2.8 constant wide aperture; Fluorite Aspherical and UD-glass design
- Reliable Stabilization -- Up to 5.5 stops correction with in-lens Optical Image Stabilization and up to 6.0 stops correction with in-body coordinated Image Stabilization (CIPA standard)
- Weather and Dust Resistant -- Durable in various environmental conditions
- Compact and Lightweight Design -- Despite capabilities to zoom over 300mm, this lens is unusually lightweight, just barely heavier than the EF300mm f2.8L IS II
"I love this lens! It's incredibly lightweight, versatile and sharp. Toss on the 2x extender and you can snipe gorgeous frames at a distance, especially with the built in image stabilizer. This lens is going to change the game for live concerts, weddings and so much more," said Ben Hagarty, Grammy award-winning cinematographer.
This telephoto zoom lens is ideal for professionals who use a Canon EOS R3, EOS R5 or EOS R6 Mark II full-frame mirrorless camera, but can also be a catalyst for users who have developed into serious, aspirational enthusiasts and are looking to step beyond their traditional telephoto lens experience. Best use cases include, but are not limited to, indoor sports, motorsports, outdoor fashion, video and cinema, photojournalism and theater work. For high-level shooters and videographers particularly working in low-light settings and seeking a hand-holdable solution, this lens provides the total answer.
Price & Availability
The Canon RF100-300mm f2.8 L IS USM lens is expected to be available in May for an estimated retail price of $9,499*. For more information, please visit usa.canon.com