Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 Is USM Lens

I am a photo enthusiast with a variety of theme interests and a relatively active outdoors life. I am shooting with an EOS R and a telephoto zoom was the last piece missing from my equipment list. Although I did invest in the RF 15-35 F2.8L to cover all my potential wide-angle landscape and astrophotography needs, I have long struggled to restrain myself from investing in the excellent (according to all reviews) RF 100-500 L. The reason being size and weight and how to deal with them in long trecks and anticipating that this RF 100-400 would provide a good enough quality at a much more portable package.When this lens became available and upon finding out that it would be compatible with extenders, preordering was an instant decision. For my needs it is excellent. ... MoreI am a photo enthusiast with a variety of theme interests and a relatively active outdoors life. I am shooting with an EOS R and a telephoto zoom was the last piece missing from my equipment list. Although I did invest in the RF 15-35 F2.8L to cover all my potential wide-angle landscape and astrophotography needs, I have long struggled to restrain myself from investing in the excellent (according to all reviews) RF 100-500 L. The reason being size and weight and how to deal with them in long trecks and anticipating that this RF 100-400 would provide a good enough quality at a much more portable package.When this lens became available and upon finding out that it would be compatible with extenders, preordering was an instant decision. For my needs it is excellent. It is truly a very portable lens, it shoots handheld even at 400mm with the 2x extender on and produces lovely images. For my trecking outings, the RF 15-35 2.8L, this RF 100-400, and a 2x extender, give me a practical coverage from 15 to 800mm. The gap from 35 to 100 is not something that I usually need in my landscape shots or that I cannot cover with a couple of steps back or forth.The 100-400 works quite good for macro shots as well, for my needs. I am absolutely thrilled with the results the usabillity and the overall cost.

I have this lens on my Canon R7. So, I have an effective field of view of 160mm-640mm. This lens covers such a wide focal length on a crop sensor which makes it perfect for wildlife and sports. However, this lens can be used for so much more.Although it may be considered a slow lens, ISO performance of cameras have come a long way. So, there's no need to feel leery about a 6.3 aperture. Surprisingly, and not thought of as such, but this lens can also be used as a portrait lens. With such a great range of focal length, take advantage of is by zooming into your subject. The lens renders beautiful looking backgrounds and combined with telephoto compression; you'll get excellent separation of your subject to background.It's a light lens which might make one feel ... MoreI have this lens on my Canon R7. So, I have an effective field of view of 160mm-640mm. This lens covers such a wide focal length on a crop sensor which makes it perfect for wildlife and sports. However, this lens can be used for so much more.Although it may be considered a slow lens, ISO performance of cameras have come a long way. So, there's no need to feel leery about a 6.3 aperture. Surprisingly, and not thought of as such, but this lens can also be used as a portrait lens. With such a great range of focal length, take advantage of is by zooming into your subject. The lens renders beautiful looking backgrounds and combined with telephoto compression; you'll get excellent separation of your subject to background.It's a light lens which might make one feel like they are not holding something that's built well. However, don't be fooled. The lens is built well enough to take it in most types of weather. I would not use this lens in a steady rain without a raincoat over the lens though.Focusing is surprisingly fast, quiet and accurate on the R7 which makes it ideal to catch those fleeting moments.If you are looking for an affordable, lightweight, fast focusing and versatile zoom lens look no further and click the add to cart icon.As per the norm, BH Photo is number one for accuracy of search on their website, product in-stock selection and service. It's always a pleasure to do business with them.

So yeah, mine was stolen and I got someone's used and damaged EF 75-300mm lens instead. Customer service sent me on a wild goose chase since there is no way to prove anything, so I'm down $800+ and had to re-buy the lens elsewhere.It appears none of the RF lens boxes are sealed, so there is always a risk of someone tampering with the product and removing the serial number label and documentation to make it impossible to track. Maybe a store employee improperly checked the thief's return. Maybe they put an open box item with the new items since there is no way to tell them apart from the outside. Who knows?Some people might think stealing is sticking it to the corporations, especially since there was some animosity towards Canon for changing their lens platform ... MoreSo yeah, mine was stolen and I got someone's used and damaged EF 75-300mm lens instead. Customer service sent me on a wild goose chase since there is no way to prove anything, so I'm down $800+ and had to re-buy the lens elsewhere.It appears none of the RF lens boxes are sealed, so there is always a risk of someone tampering with the product and removing the serial number label and documentation to make it impossible to track. Maybe a store employee improperly checked the thief's return. Maybe they put an open box item with the new items since there is no way to tell them apart from the outside. Who knows?Some people might think stealing is sticking it to the corporations, especially since there was some animosity towards Canon for changing their lens platform and making EF lenses obsolete. But in the end, it is the customer who loses while the corporations walk away with the money. Therefore, DO NOT STEAL.