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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image sharpness and optical quality
  • Highly effective image stabilization
  • Versatile focal range and compact, lightweight design
  • Robust L-series weather-sealed construction
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate Dual Nano USM autofocus
Cons Cons
  • Expensive pricing
  • Narrow maximum aperture limits performance in dim lighting
  • Restrictive teleconverter compatibility limited to 300-500mm range
  • Ergonomic issues with control ring placement and zoom mechanics
  • Lack of Arca-Swiss tripod foot and function buttons

Launch price Launch price $2,699
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 90 cm (0.33x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1365g (3 lb 0.1 oz) · 93.8 x 207.6 mm (3.69 x 8.17 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 9, 2020
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,699
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series L-series

Elements Elements 20
Groups Groups 14

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 100mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 500mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/4.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/7.1
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32–54
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 24° - 5°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 90 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.33x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 1365g (3 lb 0.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 93.8mm (3.69 in)
Length Length 207.6mm (8.17 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included
Maximum extended length Maximum extended length 297.6mm