Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
Compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Electronic focus ring |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | Rotating zoom mechanism |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ~ Limited | Dust and moisture resistant |
How-to Use Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
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Learn & Master Photography with Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 100-400mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6-8 |
| Min Aperture | f/32-45 |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 9 groups |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.88m (at 200mm) |
| Max Magnification | 0.41x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Stabilization | 5.5 stops (up to 6 stops with IBIS) |
| Weight | 635g |
| Dimensions | 79.5 x 164.7 mm |
