Full-Frame Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Image Thread

[Tim Mayo]

Just trying to kick start this new forum focussed on lens sample image threads, something we have been missing here.

Please do start your own thread if you can contribute other lenses, or add your 100-500 shots to this thread.

Here are just a few images from my RF 100-500mm all shot with the R5.

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 250

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 400

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 4000

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1000

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 640

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1250

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[Kerro]

Nice set of photos Tim and all crystal clear.

 

[Tim Mayo]

Nice set of photos Tim and all crystal clear.

Cheers Kerro!

 

[Mriker]

Stunning work. This is my next lens to purchase, hopefully right after the first of the year. It is disappointing that the teleconverters do not operate in the complete focal length range.

 

[RedCobra]

Both R7 with RF 100-500.

 

[Archibald]

Just trying to kick start this new forum focussed on lens sample image threads, something we have been missing here.

Please do start your own thread if you can contribute other lenses, or add your 100-500 shots to this thread.

Here are just a few images from my RF 100-500mm all shot with the R5.

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Excellent shots. I use this lens all the time too for birds (posted under Birds) and even for bug closeups.

 

[Archibald]

Stunning work. This is my next lens to purchase, hopefully right after the first of the year. It is disappointing that the teleconverters do not operate in the complete focal length range.

Right, the TC is awkward with this zoom. I am seriously wondering, though, if cropping might give just as good a result as using the TC on this lens. Some say the TCs are designed for the big white primes, not for zooms.

I have not purchased the converter and probably won't.

 

[David Stallard]

Few animal shots from me for now - don't own the lens anymore but truly blown away by it.

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/4.5
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 2000

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 200

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1000

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 2000

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 1600

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/80 sec
• ISO 100

 

[MikeZ]

Amazing images!!

 

[David Stallard]

Amazing images!!

Thank you

 

[David Berry]

There's always one out of step …​

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

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Original …​

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

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• Eye AF — back button (asterisk)
• Aperture — manual (maximum)
• Shutter — manual (electronic)
• ISO — auto
• Drive — H2 (about 20 frames/second?)

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A good example of when not to use an extender? If the truth be told, I had forgotten that my RF 100–500 was at its minimum focal length to make it easier to carry back from much further out on the tidal flats. (Just another 'senior moment'!)

 

[Only RF]

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 500

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 1600

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 700.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/6400 sec
• ISO 1600

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/5000 sec
• ISO 1250

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 800

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 599.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 640

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 700.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/6400 sec
• ISO 2500

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 700.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/6400 sec
• ISO 2500

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1600

• Canon EOS R
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 145.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/160 sec
• ISO 100

 

[Kamoshika]

Black kite (トビ ) from the other day.

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 700.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[Mriker]

Few animal shots from me for now - don't own the lens anymore but truly blown away by it.
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Soooo nice...great work!!

 

[DeltaGolf62]

I'm using the RF 100-500mm primarily for aviation. I bought it to match with the R5, having previously used the EF 100-400 MkII. The MkII was pretty good, but the 100-500 is sharp from end to end (the 100-400 was softer at 400) and is lighter. I did use the EF 300 MkII with a 2x converter for a while, which was very good, but I much prefer the flexibility of the 100-500 zoom, which means I can adjust the zoom depending on the movement of the aircraft. Often with the fixed 600mm it was difficult to find the aircraft, never mind track them !

 

[KD_Reno]

A few from a pelagic trip out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. All taken with an R5 from a moving 47-foot boat.

A harbor scene at 100mm. Straightened a little, but otherwise full frame.

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/100 sec
• ISO 250

Whiskered Auklets were the primary target for the trip. A 3155x2404 crop. They're only 8 inches long and they like to feed in tidal currents, so there was some chop at this point in the trip.

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 500

Laysan Albatross. Uncropped image at 270mm. These are a bit larger than the auklets, with a wingspan of 78 inches. EXIF says the focus distance was 19.1m.

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 270.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 250

Northern Fulmar. Gull-sized bird about 29m out. A 19mp crop.

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 500

 

[Only RF]

OK a few more. Sorry. I've had a bit of a shooting drought for the last few months. Happens every year. I think Timothy just saved me $2,500 CND on the 200-800.

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/5000 sec
• ISO 500

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 1000

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 1250

Same little one on backside that shows a little feather detail. My little buddies which I'll be visiting when we go back to Portugal in February.

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 320

 

[Only RF]

Right, the TC is awkward with this zoom. I am seriously wondering, though, if cropping might give just as good a result as using the TC on this lens. Some say the TCs are designed for the big white primes, not for zooms.

I have not purchased the converter and probably won't.

Stunning work. This is my next lens to purchase, hopefully right after the first of the year. It is disappointing that the teleconverters do not operate in the complete focal length range.

It has never bothered me. I like how compact it makes it without it attached. When it is on I rarely shoot less than 500mm. Usually all out at 700mm. For local transportation I used a tool box but someone pointed this bag in the link. It just drops right in with the TC. Unlike a backup style I don't have to worry about zippers. Many years ago my brand new EF 70-200 F4 IS went flying out of a backpack.

I even took it to Europe this year. I checked it but packed clothes in it. We bought a bigger suitcase for me and I will pack in there. To my wife's delight I only need two t-shirts, one pair of shorts, a few socks and some skivvies

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[Chrisf15]

Shot taken with R6mk2 and 100-500 RF lens.

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 640

 

[Archibald]

The 100-500mm L has impressive closeup capabilities. This is a Blue Dasher dragonfly.

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 400

And here is a hoverfly of genus Lejops.

• Canon EOS R7
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 250

All taken by natural light.

 

[Only RF]

The 100-500mm L has impressive closeup capabilities. This is a Blue Dasher dragonfly.

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And here is a hoverfly of genus Lejops.

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All taken by natural light.

Nice. Works as a macro.

 

[Hali]

• Canon EOS R6
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

• Canon EOS R6
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 254.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 800

• Canon EOS R6
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 223.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 1000

• Canon EOS RP
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 1600

Some surfing images from the last hurricane swell with the 100-500 Some on my Full spectrum converted RP and some on the R6.

 

[KD_Reno]

A few with the RF 1.4 teleconverter attached. I find it very helpful for small subjects up close. At longer distances the bare lens with moderate cropping will usually work. I would use it more if it didn't restrict the zoom range so much.

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 700.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 640

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 700.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1000

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 700.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1600

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 700.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 500

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
• 700.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 500

 

[David Stallard]

A few with the RF 1.4 teleconverter attached. I find it very helpful for small subjects up close. At longer distances the bare lens with moderate cropping will usually work. I would use it more if it didn't restrict the zoom range so much.
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This shot is outstanding - the others are all good but the bee. . . . beeeeutiful ;-)

 

[KD_Reno]

This shot is outstanding - the others are all good but the bee. . . . beeeeutiful ;-)

Thanks! It always helps to have an attractive subject, and this is one of my favorite bees. I don't know the species, but I got several confirmations of Melissodes as the genus on iNaturalist.k the

At 700mm with the t/c I think the magnification ratio is about .46, almost 1:2. The bee and the wasp were both cropped to around 13-14mp, but that's not a problem at all with the R5. And that's at 1.3m, so scaring the subject is rarely a problem.

 

[David Stallard]

Not the best but a little story behind it - On holiday in Canada, driving along and out the corner of my eye spot something sat on a fir branch 'omg - it's a tiny owl'. . . . . no other cars about so stop, reverse back and pull off the road, jump out open boot (trunk for our American friends) open camera bag - put lens on - hoping it's still there - yes! take a shot. . . . few steps closer another. . . . closer still and. . . . . gone! Moral of the story - keep the camera set up on the back seat lol.

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 500

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[Woodbadger]

Northern Saw-Whet Owl, I think?

 

[David Stallard]

Northern Saw-Whet Owl, I think?

Possible - thought it might be a 'Boreal Owl' after a quick google search.

 

[David Berry]

Never too young to go surfing …​

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 500

Noosa, Queensland​

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[David Stallard]

Different kind of racing - such a versatile lens

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 428.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/80 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 125

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R3
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 100