Now, that's the way to do a review ! Not just the lens in isolation but how it compares to the competition in real world use. I have this lens and agree with everything you said.

Thanks again, Duade!! You always go to great lengths to explain and back up your comments, as not to just be another opinion, and it's SO APPRECIATED!!! I have the lens and shoot with the R5 purchased a couple of years ago. I had to wait 16 additional weeks for the RF100-500mm to be delivered and continued to use the EF100-400 II until then. The difference was noticeable! I use ES so the shutter count isn't realistic, but I've been through 150K pics in that time and the images, function/performance and portability of the RF100-500mm lens is outstanding. MANY THANKS AGAIN!!

Excellent in-depth review. I always learn new things from you, thank you!

Love all those member images. Great contributions that's for sure. I'm always a big gear review junkie, but I really enjoy the way you share insights and give a sense of how the gear does and doesn't assist in the way you work for bird and wildlife photography. It is helpful.

Thank you for a thorough review and for sharing your photos and photos of your subscribers. Always enjoy seeing what you and others are able to capture and the kit and photo info for each shot. I use the R7 with a Rf 100-400 and a rf 800. I tend to use the 800 more just because I like to get close shots of birds without disturbing them. There have been a few times where I was too close and the bird or animal was too big for the frame. But when I use the 100-400 sometimes I feel like it is too short. At times I have thought it would have been nice to just get the 100-500 and pay a little more, but after watching your review, I think I am happy with what I have and will keep making it work with the 100-400 and 800. Thanks again for the video! Appreciate your time and effort to educate others.

Wonderful, thorough review. I've owned this lens since May 2021. I've used it on an R6, R5 and R7. It pretty much lives on my R5. I do have the RF 1.4x converter. I do hate losing the 100-300mm range. At 300-350mm with the extender, I could have just used the lens solo. So really, the extender is just useful at 400mm plus. I rarely use mine, opting to crop instead. But, all in all, I love this lens. I came to it from the 100-400mm IS USM II L. This lens worked great with the adapter but the extra 100mm to reach the birds is worth it. Thank you for your continued content, Duade.

That is a wonderful and (as usual) well-thought-out review. I love the 100-500 for all of the reasons you pointed out but especially for its weight and the great clarity it provides across the focal lengths. I hope new folks who come to your channel will have the patience to watch these reviews where you share your channel members' photos because they help drive home the quality of the equipment you are addressing.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment, yes, it is always great to see what others can do with the lenses. Cheers, Duade

Another great informative video! Thanks a lot Duade! Always to learn something!👍

Thank you for another signature video. This is most complete video on the RF 100-500 and definitive resource on this lens! Well balanced review and earns a bookmark in many birder's browser library! Thanks for the mention and your inspiration... BRAVO my friend!

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure mate, thanks for the images, Cheers, Duade

I have R7 and this lense and really been pleased. I really like your video and have learned a lot watching them.

Another incredibly detailed and brilliant review, Duade!!!

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure Brendan, thanks again for the support, Cheers, Duade

Hi Duade Comprehensive and honest review. I have used the lens in combination with an R5 for the last 12 months almost exclusively. Exceptional quality and usability. Can handhold for flying shots all day with no discomfort. Cropping in post processing compensates in some degree for the 500mm limitation. Range is ideal in a hide setting when you can’t physically move. Finally this is a lens you will have with you all day and because of that you will capture more images. A heavy lens limits your options. This is a MAJOR advantage.

Thanks for everything. You have helped me on my journey with bird/wildlife photography.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear mate, it was a lovely shot, Cheers, Duade

Hi Duade. Great review. I have had this lens with the R5 for some years and love it. Awesome images sharp great autophocus and possible macro. More difficult backlit in forest but can get around with initial manual focus. Expensive but so worth it. Looking forward to using it with the R511. And light weight.

I don’t shoot with Canon, but I still watch all your videos to the end. You often inspire me with your photos and with your members photos. Hoping to see you with an in the field video soon though!

An awesome job Duade! Totally informative and such a detailed review covering all the bases. Coming through clearly was the incredible versatility of the lens, build quality with associated superb image quality, weight, price (unfortunately) and also limitations with using an extender. Many of us may never own a large prime such as your EF 500mm f/4 and to us this type of lens is our primary birding/wildlife lens. It is encouraging to see many superb images from members and yourself with the 1.4 extender (I am only waiting for more clarity on the variable extender before buying either to enhance my reach). Your engaging of the manual focus ring on occasion prior to auto focus was a lesson I have taken onboard. I especially enjoyed the beautiful tones and light with the Cisticola, Azure Kingfisher at f/11, R7 Turquoise Parrot, Grebe Habitat shot and Scarlet Robin at 1/20th. Overall a fantastic review Duade and thanks again for all your time and energy. We all learn and benefit from your work.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, my pleasure, I think you have to change a setting in the camera to get the MF to work in AF, on the R5 its Pink AF > 4 > Lens electronc MF > Disable after one shot. I use it quite a bit especially if it locks onto the background and you need to pull focus back. Yes, I think waiting for this new converter is a good idea. Cheers, Duade

As usual, an amazingly detailed, slick presentation, full of useful information for both new and existing users of the RF100-500 L lens. One trick that you appeared to have missed, Duade, when looking at cropping in to the image is that on the R5 you have the ability to use the lens with a crop factor similar to an APSC body, ie 1.6x. I use this so much that I have assigned the DOF button to change from full frame to 1.6x whenever I need to do so, which is quite often. It makes the lens far more flexible and you can quickly see what the subject looks like without cropping in post-processing. Similarly, when using the video function, you can use up to a 10x zoom equivalent, which enables you to capture amazing Wildlife footage. Thanks again for all the time you use to make your videos the best!

@Duade

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Nick, yes, if the subject is small the 1.6 can make it bigger helping you find it. I just often forget its on and when the subject comes too close I might clip a wing or miss something important. Cheers, Duade

Hi Duade ! One of the thing I just love about this lens is a 'one do it all' flexibility. Wildlife, macro and even landscape is possible. Also, this lens is sharp at any distance. It means that if you select 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 you don't have to worry about aperture. I had many lenses in the past but now I use the RF100-500 in 95% of my scenarios. I find the 500mm to be a good distance for me. I also use the 1.6 crop factor from the R5 body most of the time. Then cropping is already done by the camera. People seems to be afraid to use that feature but the RF 100-500 is that good ! Using a 1.6 crop factor is a no brainer for me. And finally, the weight makes all the difference in the world for me. Sincere cheers for this excellent video 🙂

Hi Duade. Thanks for yet another great video, and thanks for using one of my images. The best review of the 100 - 500 I've seen anywhere. It's wonderful to see what results you've got from the 100 - 500 but also fantastic to see so many brilliant images from your members around the world, really inspiring. I'm so glad I bought my 100 - 500 and it seems that almost without exception everyone else who owns one thinks the same. Keep up the great work, thanks again and best wishes. John

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks John, totally agree, seems universally loved by owners, thanks again for your image and recent emails. Cheers, Duade

@johnclark9499

10 ай бұрын

@@Duade Hi Duade. A question if you don't mind. I've been having a look at the Alphagvrd lens vinyl skin product. It looks really good, precision cut and hopefully not too difficult to apply. Which colour/pattern did you go for? Was it Obsidian Camo? looks like it might be the best/most appropriate. Guess you ordered it from the US website? Thanks in advance and best wishes. John.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

@@johnclark9499 G'day John, apologies for the delay, it is not too hard to apply but just takes time as its like a big jigsaw puzzle. I actually got mine from China and just waited the long time for it to arrive. I think mine was called Field Camo. Cheers, Duade

Congrats Duade for this instructive video. I just love this lens ! When I watch the nice pictures taken by your members it makes me appreciate how good my pictures are with R5 + RF 100-500. I am glad to see people having such good results with this 'little gem' 🙂

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Duade has helped me so much about cameras, lenses and wildlife photography, thanks Duade

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

One of the best if not the best review of this lens that I have seen, job well done Duade!

@Duade

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Thank you, Duade. I have the lens, plus the 100-400, and an R7 and R5. I couldn't agree more with all of your comments. Very accurate summary for sure.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks John, great kit you have, lots of versatility. Cheers, Duade

Thanks for another excellent, comprehensive, well-thought through and super helpful video Duade 🙏 I've recently decided to switch from Fuji to Canon for my birding and wildlife and I think I've read and watched every review I could find about this lens! But your (and Jan's) practical insights about its real-world performance in the field have been more valuable than just reading specs on paper and looking at test charts. I made the most of a recent sale and am rapt to now have this lens in my kit! I think the important message here is that while it's an incredible lens, it's definitely not perfect. You've helped me to temper expectations and I think I can live with some of the inconveniences, which IMO are far outweighed by the positive trade-offs. It's early days yet but I think I love it already! 🙂📸

I use the RF 100-500 for birding with my R7. It's an amazing lens. Lighter than the EF lenses I replaced, the twin focus motors are exquisitely responsive, the lens IS works well with the R7 IBIS, with useful macro capability, and the image quality that is simply stunning. As to the F7.1 aperture at maximum zoom, it is F6.3 up to 430 mm; moreover, modern sensors and de-noising software go a long way towards mitigating low-light issues. Worth. Every. Penny. if you can swing it.

Very interesting analysis Duade and good you were able to discuss this lens from an independent owner's perspective. Loved all the photo examples as always 😎

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, yes, pros and cons after using for a few years. I loved the photos submitted, such a talented community. Cheers, Duade

Very helpful Duade! Thank you!

Great review. I like the minimum focus distance of this lens. Making it a macro capable lens as well. The smaller size and weight are great for wandering around and the zoom range make it a very versatile lens.

What a fantastic review. I have the R7 & RF 100-400 combo.

In really enjoyed watching this which gives a valuable and balanced opinion, thank you. I'm not really into bird or wildlife photography but I find your channel generally helpful for my landscape work. Having recently been with other landscape photographers who have this lens I have just taken delivery of mine and like them, and you, I am amazed at the quality and potential of this lens, even from the few shots I've taken as soon as I unpacked it. Yes, it is expensive but somehow I don't think I'm going to regret purchasing it.

Fantastic review Duade and thank you for the honor being part of it. Actually after watching the video, I'm even happier to own this lens :D Great job, love your content

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, images were stunning, really shows just how good it is, Cheers, Duade

@glenmitchell4868

10 ай бұрын

It was a great photo, congratulations.

Superb video, the members pictures are excellent I'm new to bird photography and it shows how far I gave to go, however the videos are making a huge difference keep them coming

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Harry, yes, it takes time and many hours in the field. But if you look back at your first images I am sure you will see progress. Have fun out there, Cheers, Duade

Brilliant!!!! Thank you for all the efforts to put this together.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Duade for a thorough review with great comparisons. I have had this lens for two years with R5 and R6 bodies, and you hit the nail on the head - it is so versatile. Its ability to capture great bird in flight images and wider angle shots is much appreciated. My only dislike is the flawed design in regard to using teleconverters. Cheers.

Great detailed review Duade! Thank you for sharing. Love seeing everyone's amazing images, they're so inspiring! This lens has been on my wish list for awhile now too,, I hope to try it on my R7 one day. The price is the only thing stopping me haha!

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes, it is fantastic, but that price is very high, I hope some will start popping up second hand soon which may make them more affordable. Cheers, Duade

Another great video! Keep them coming. Thanks for the mention!! Like you, I was dialed into the 500 f4 prime with a 1.4 which is a nice focal length for small birds, though it can be hard to find them when you get close. While it is frustrating that with the 1.4 on the zoom, you can't zoom out all the way, it does go far enough to make finding small birds much easier while zoomed out and then you can zoom in for the photo at 700mm giving you decent composition choices. Recently, I've been going out with 2, R5s. One with a 70 to 200 2.8 on a strap and the other with the 100 to 500 and a 1.4 on a cotton carrier. That has worked out pretty well. The photo submitted was with the 1.4. I was with a group of photographers the other day as the sun set on a foggy Maine evening a pretty little doe showed up. The group included Sony and Nikon shooters and the lenses you covered. I struggled with the 100 to 500 to get a sharp image but was able to change to the f2.8 and get nice sharp images at 1/100 of a second at f2.8 and 200 mm with an ISO of 800. In Maine it seems like we are either shooting at a small warbler or a moose 😂 you need a lot of versatility.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, great to hear it is working well and yes having that flexibility is great. The weight savings in the 100-500 and 70-200 is pretty incredible. Cheers, Duade

Fantastic review of this lenses I will save up an purchase this lenses to pair with my new R7 Thank you for the time you have put in to this video It really helps me as I find it very hard to find the right lens that works well😊

The RF 100-500 was the first lens I purchased when I bought my first mirrorless camera. Many of my favorite bird images and one of my favorite human portraits was taken using this lens. The only downsides are ones that you've referred to: (1) inability to retract past 300mm with an extender installed, and (2) that small maximum aperture. A big prime, with its bigger aperture, gives me around an hour of extra shooting time per day (1/2 hour in the morning and 1/2 hour in the evening). The 100-500 takes me out of the game that extra hour per day. That said . . . there is no better bird stalking lens in the world than the RF 100-500. This is THE lens for hunting warblers in North America. The big prime doesn't have a chance.

Wow! So beautiful !!! Well done video, Duade ...

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

Another really informative video. I have had the RF100-500 for about 6 months now, using on the R5, it has really changed my bird photography with the high quality images and the ability to crop in with the pixel count of the R5. I am a bit disappointed in the Lens Collar as it only has the one screw thread and often works loose from the plate. Having seen the collar you're using in the video...I've placed the order..as well as for the camo lens cover - which looks great. I did discover that if you change the R5 setting from 1/3 exposure steps to 1/2 exposure steps, the max aperture of the RF100-500 at 500mm goes from f/7.1 to f/6.7...not a lot, I know...but sometimes every bit of extra light helps. Look forward to the next video! PS the image of the turquoise parrot was awesome. Im living in Bendigo now and will head out to Glenrowan at some point to have a look for some.

Great Review. Absolutely love your content!

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade

Hello Duade, great review thank you !

Really helpful, especially the lens weight comparisons, I use an R7 and opted for the 24-240, 100-400, and 600 f11 as my lens choices, primarily for the weight. I get results that I am happy with which is great. I always remember Sir Chris Bonington saying that the best camera is the one you are prepared to carry.

@onnonugteren2935

10 ай бұрын

Exactly. 🙂 Only even better for the weight and price is instead the 24-240: the new 1.8 50 and the RF 2.8 16 to my opinion.

@nordic5490

10 ай бұрын

@@onnonugteren2935 well.... I am dragging my rf85mm f1.2 around everywhere, with its 1kg weight, due to its very special look - also works great for sports and wild life.

@kimdavies968

10 ай бұрын

Hi Keith- Is the 24-240 what you’d use if you were on vacation and being touristy?

@keithpyman8209

10 ай бұрын

@@kimdavies968 Yes, I would certainly take it for its versatility.

@snakechmr5191

10 ай бұрын

In addition to my 100-500, I also have the 24-240 and I’m. A BIG fan of this lens. It’s my #1 go-to for street and travel photography owing to its convenient weight and size.

I’ve been watching your videos the last two years. I haven’t really ever shot wildlife, mainly portrait, weddings etc but always wanted to and loved watching your videos. Finally bought this lens today, it was for a steal and I couldn’t resist, brand new after sale price and cash back €1,870. Looking forward to making use of it soon 😃 keep up the great content Duade 👍

@Duade

6 ай бұрын

Congrats, that is a ripper of a price, it is such a beautiful lens that will open up a new world for you. It is light enough to go in the backpack and gives you loads of reach for all sorts of photography. The shots from my latest video at the lake were all taken with it. Cheers, Duade kzread.info/dash/bejne/pnhmmpR8ksfdZKQ.html

Great review ! Thank you !

I think I’ve already commented this in another video of this channel, but it fits much better here so I’ll say it again: I use the R7 + RF 100-500mm combination and it’s opened a new world of possibilities to me. Combined they give you 800mm of reach in a very light and small package. That was unthinkable just a few years ago. The quality is extraordinary (just slightly above the big prime lenses and only noticeable when the images are looked at real size or 200%). This allows you to photograph without breaking the distance safety limit that many birds usually settle, and since you can hand hold it, taking good images of birds is definitely doable while just walking around. I could never do this before in my area since animals tend to be scared and alert and I just couldn’t get close enough unless I used a hide. The lens also allows to focus from a very short distance, which makes it very good for macro of big insects like butterflies, dragonflies or small frogs and reptiles. I don’t think this is pointed out enough. Since you can shoot at 100mm as well, it makes it a suitable lena for landscape photography too. The IS of the lens paired with the camera's works very good for images (15-30 FPS also helps, I’ve shot sharp images of small birds at 3200 ISO and 1/40th of a second handheld) and even for video, at least if you have stable hands. Overall the size and versatility of the RF 100-500 make it an all-terrain lens that has helped me to enjoy photography way more than before. And I really mean it, it feels so smooth and easy taking pictures with a small and light lens that you literally go out more. I was coming from an old 80D and the old trustworthy 400mm F 5.6, so the change has been massive.

@pegerparameta9339

5 ай бұрын

its not 800mm of reaxh

@fernandoish9194

5 ай бұрын

@@pegerparameta9339500 mm x 1.6 = 800mm.

@kupol887

2 ай бұрын

@@pegerparameta9339it is 500 x 1.6

Hi Duade, Excellent review as always and very helpful, haven’t made the move to mirrorless yet, waiting to see what the R5 Mk11 specs are, won’t be buying it if it doesn’t have a stacked sensor, so thinking of buying the Nikon Z8 because they also have a better selection of wildlife lenses now. If I stay with Canon, the 100-500mm Lens doesn’t feel enough of a step up from my 100-400mm Mk11 considering the extra cost involved. Nice problem to have as there is so much to choose from now. Look Forward to the next video, Love the out in the field wildlife photography stuff that you excel at, your enthusiasm inspires me to get out and have a go as much as possible. Regards Chris

The autofocus speed of this lens and the R6 II is unbelievably fast to acquire and hold focus. I love the size and overall build quality too. That said, I bought a used ef 500 f4 IS II for the shallow depth of field and haven’t taken it off of my camera yet. I see the 100-500 as a fantastic events or travel lens now.

Excellent clear analysis. Thanks (I have the Canon RF 100-500mm.)

Really good review that Duade, brings the price more in context against the other brands. I just wish I could afford this lens, it’s defiantly the one to buy. However the images from other users were incredible 👏

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yes, these premium lenses continue to climb in price, especially in overseas markets. Cheers, Duade

Great review….just love your honest assessments of the gear you review. Think I might get this lens. Quick question…I went to the site you had linked for the camo vinyl cover…which style do you have for yours? Just love it!

Love when reviewers actually have a lot of experience with their gear and have discovered quirks and stuff that short term reviewers miss. Great work!

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@nordic5490

5 ай бұрын

Agree

Currently I use my r7 with the 100-400 and the 800 f11, but I think you’ve convinced me my next lens should be the 100-500 with your review! Thank you for using one of my images, it’s really amazing as a beginner to see it on your channel, you’ve definitely helped me out with your videos, including my decision to get the R7.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for submitting your images and sharing your thoughts, the RF100-400 is a wonderful lens for the price that is for sure and so light. The 100-500 is a nice upgrade but at a premium price. Cheers, Duade

@ChargedPulsar

10 ай бұрын

I was targetting r7 and 100-400 +800 What makes 100-500 more interesting? I thought it was inferrior with minimal image clarity advantage.

Good detailed video! I have the Nikon 100-400. It fills the same niche, almost the same cost. I like the "inner balance" feature of the Nikon. It will never creep, only extends about half as much and stays balanced on a gimbal at all focal lengths. It also has the lens function buttons (I use them to focus preset) . It also is 1/3rd stop brighter through most of the focal length range. However, that extra 100mm of the Canon is really innovative. Either way, both are superb, versatile lenses for the times when a big prime is to unwieldy. They also complement a mid range zoom really well for landscapes.

Just about as good of a review as you can find! Great job

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Cheers, Duade

Muy buen vídeo. Gracias por la precisión de información. Saludos de Talca, Chile ✌🏼🌎

Great work as always, Daude! I love my 100-500 but my Sony 200-600 is arriving today. I'm on the waiting list for the Nikon 180-600 as well. Might as well get the bird lens from every manufacturer. LOL

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, have fun with the Sony, a great lens for the price. I am hoping to get my hands on the Nikon soon to test which should be fun. Cheers, Duade

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always 👍🤗

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, Cheers, Duade

If it wasn't so expensive it would perfect 😊 Thank you for another enjoyable video!

Hi Duade, thanks for putting this together. I was wondering when you or your viewers share sample images are they generally without AI noise reduction/sharpening applied? I think it would be useful to potential buyers to disclose this to manage expectations.

I decided to get the R7 and the rf100 - 500mm lens as with one son and family in NZ and the other in Australia, it was impossible to travel with my 7D Mkii and f4 600mm prime. I could only really travel with my 300mm f2.8 prime lens coupled with a 1.4 extender. So far I have enjoyed the new camera and lens, thanks to videos like yours where I have managed to learn from authors like yourself which has saved me much time. I am looking forward to my first travel adventure with the combo this summer, hopefully with a 1.4 extender in my bag as well.

Thank You Duade, I just purchased this lens after saving up and Canon had a wonderful sale. I put this on my Canon R7 yesterday AM and was itching to use it and received a call from a co-worker in the morning about a Bald Eagle in the trees on the campus I work at. This is the first Bald Eagle in the trees in the 9 years Ive have worked here and was happy to try my luck. I was able to get about 15 Images before it flew off but so much sharper then the Sigma 150 to 600 I was using till yesterday. Very Happy already.I almost purchased the 200 to 800 but weight was a concern with me.

The RF 100-500 is on sale at $2699 USD on Canon USA and Amazon USA right now. Thanks for the great videos, Duade!

Great video Duade, My RF 100-500 is my main work horse for sure. I have several choices for wildlife including a first gen 600f4 IS which cannot be hand held for any length of time (beautiful images though). I highly recommend the 100-500 if you can afford one. I have had only one concern with the lens regarding an internal collar being dislodged. You can see this collar in your video when you were explaining the extender limitations when zooming. It seems to me that this collars purpose is to prevent contact between lens rear element and extender. On one occasion on my lens this collar somehow became misaligned slightly preventing me to zoom to the wide end of the lens. I was able to gently pop the collar back in place and the lens has had no issue since. Has anyone else had this issue or know the actual purpose of this collar. I would like to congratulate your members and yourself on all of the superb images that you shared in this video. All of the images are stunning. Thanks again, Scott

Awesome video as always Duade. This is a dream lens to use with my R7, but here in Brazil is so expensive that there's no way (a price of a car). My option now is using my Sigma 150-600 mm and my Canon 70-300 mm L. For forest environments with low light I usually prefer to use the 70-300, because is f/5.6 and I found easier to found the birds than the Sigma. With this lens in the R7 is like if I use a 500 mm in a full frame (480 mm) and yes, many times I wish the 600 mm of my Sigma. I love all the members photos! Happy birding to everyone

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, all great points and yes, the cost in overseas markets is very very high. Glad to hear the 70-300 is working well for you. Cheers, Duade

Thanks. I really like the Canon 100-500. I like how light weight it is and the image quality.

I own this lens and actually shoot motorsports by trade, and I'll be honest, this is in my bag each, and every time I have an event to do. The versatility that this lens provides is bar-none some of the best I've had. As you've stated the higher aperture isn't actually much if an issue, especially for individuals like myself that normally do longer "Shutter drag" images in daylight. If I need to reach out much further (Which is seldom due to race track sizes), I do have access to the RF 600 f11 and the RF 800 f11. But yes, overall, I adore this lens and deem it absolutely worth it!

Hi Duade, Nice review! Thnx. The ‘inspection Port’ on the lenshood is specially made for a polarizer (and also what jou mentioned a variable ND. But most of the time this will be to thick to get the lens hood attached. I only think we don’t need this often for wildlife because of the loss of light. For landscape it is useful. Back in the early days of “Pentax’ they invented this. Again thanks for your inspiration.

Thanks for the really interesting and useful video. I’m currently using the 400mm f5.6l series on an R7 but thinking about getting the 100-500. I was concerned this might not be as sharp as the prime lens, but some of the sample shots you have shown are very impressive.

Very well said Duade. If someone looking for Canon 100-500mm lens review, this is it.

Great review Duade! I got this lens mated with an R5 just over a year ago and this combo has completely changed my wildlife photography. It’s just so versatile and easy to use that I simply have quit using my other lenses except for very wide angle shots. Like you my only real beef is the design flaw when using extenders….makes them almost unusable. Overall though it’s just an amazing combo….pretty much perfect for me.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

What a fantastic and incredibly in depth review. I’m going to get the 100-500, I don’t like paying out so much money, but it looks great. I’ll pair it with an R7.

I live in Brasil and own one of this lens. For birdwatching. It is an excellent piece of equipment , lightweight, sharp and precise. The only issue is that it could be a little faster. 7.1 is a little dark to take bird pictures inside our forests. When in open field it is incomparable, but in our darker forests, I prefer the 100-400. As the distances are shorter, I do not need great magnification.

Beautiful wildlife pictures.. your dragonfly picture is awesome, and I love the colours, and the background is perfect.. I have a Canon R5 camera & the 100-500mm lens.. and it's a real pleasure to use when I'm out taking wildlife photos.. your channel is one of my favourites on KZread for essential photography information and tips.. and the pictures you take of birds and dragonflies are stunning 😁

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great video seriously considering buying 100/500

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks David, it is a wonderful all around lens, a touch short at 500mm on a FF but a lens that will stay with you for a very long time. Cheers, Duade

Amazing lens. IQ is so high. Love shooting with it. Think its a steel for the price. Yes, we all wish it was faster but fortunately sensor tech is still improving making high iso less punishing. Also, software has improved with leaps and spades making it much easier to deal with noise.

I am from Hong Kong and have followed you for a long time. I also use R5+100-500. Your review is great.

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Just watching your review of the Canon100-500L, what is the make of the Camo set attached to this lens, it looks very neat, Cheers

Agree with your very comprehensive comments on this lens. It does particularly well in good light - contrast is lacking with low light and the 500mm prime simply excels. It's a great lens!

Thanks Duade and many commenters; this is very helpful! I got an R7 when it was released and the RF 100-400. Thinking about increasing reach or aperture, I’d been eyeing the 100-500. But a couple things have me considering a jump to M4/3 - (1) the cost of Canon lenses and (2) the lack of crop-sensor specific lenses (with the associated weight & cost penalty of FF lenses). Before committing to really expensive glass in the Canon world, I recently got an OM-1 with its 100-400 for comparison. I’m still on the fence, but there’s lots to love in the OM system. Just the pro capture is almost worth a switch. Anyway, this review was really great and gives me much food for thought; thanks!

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jack, I have the same kit, the 100-400 unfortunately is a little inconsistent in terms of sharpness for me on the OM-1, I love the camera though, great piece of kit. I am getting the 300 f4 to try and will do a video on that in the future. Cheers, Duade

Hello Duade. Great review. Thanks for sharing your experiences and those of others. My 100-500 lens was purchased to replace the EF70-300 fI4-5.6L. It's primarily used for sports up until dusk and I appreciate the range, focus speed, burst rate support (the 70-300 didn't support high burst rates), handling, and its outstanding IQ. Lest I forget its close focus capability. I've taken some amazing athlete and fan candids with bokeh (via compression) that rival ultra-wide aperture glass. There are a few who poo-poo the 100-500 as an "expensive kit lens". Nothing could be further from the truth! It's a great performer and all-rounder for all RF mount bodies. BTW, I use this lens on a pair of R6 (MkI and MkII); and for field sports it's used alongside an EF 300mm f/2.8 L and RF 70-200 f/2.8L.

Hello Duade! Brilliant as usual! Collecting the dosh for one for my Canon R7. Managing with the 100-400 ii with adaptor for the moment. What is that lens cover you are using?

One of my favorite lenses! I was able to capture a jellyfish swimming (from above) with such detail in the stinging tentacles that it looks like an underwater from up close

Great video!

Great video. I have owned the 10-500 for over two years and I love it, both on my R5 and R7. It is a great piece of kit. I wish it had more reach and the fact that you have to zoom to 300 mm to use it with TC‘s is annoying. Also, like most RF lenses it is over priced

@ww3688

10 ай бұрын

Agree... my biggest annoyance is losing 140-420 (R7) ability as Duade pointed out... its final size is all relative - the 600/4 or competitors' internal focusing 180/200-600 is not any smaller. My fingers are crossed on Canon's rumored variable 1, 1.4, 2x TC... it should nullify its engineering shortcoming.

Another great video Duade, thank you. Some cracking images. I have been using the 100-500 for nature and sport and echo your comments. Shooting mainly sport, I have had some good results, but find that the long throw from 100-500 can be limiting. My 70-200 is 1/4 of a turn from 200 down to 70, whereas the 100-500 is closer to 1/2 a turn than a quarter. It doesn't seem much, but a number of times, with a footballer coming towards me, I have run out of room, chopping off heads or feet as I needed two twisting actions and was too slow - I also got wrist ache. I think it is just familiarity and practice, turning my wrist further over so I can do the full zoom in one turn, should sort out the problem. Also as I have a 24-70 and 70-200 for close and semi distant shots, I have a gap in a vital part of the zoom range between 70 and 100 (useful for many sports) if I swap out the 70-200 for the 100-500. However, having the full range from 24-500 in two bodies is great. Even better if I had a 24-105 f2.8 (f4 would do). I have shot floodlit football matches, with some images taken at 25,600 ISO, on an R5 and got acceptable results, but Duade is right, good light is critical for top quality shots. As to the images in the video, the bearded tit is just beautiful (among many).

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your images and your experience, the 24-105 is a lovely lens and I use it to film myself out in the field. Cheers, Duade

i already own this lense but due to recieving a dud im back to waiting for replacements, this video was fantastic Duade!

Nice video!! (again :) ). I'm using it whit the R7, special foor birding. Top combo in think. Can you tell something about the use of the stabilizer mode. When and why is in the description, but some tips (BIF, sitting birds, etc.)? Or do you have a video (in the make?) of it?

Thank you so much for the details...the video is long, but worth it...planning to buy a R7 and thinking about the associated lenses...I now use a 80D with Tamron 150-600 and wish to use it with the R7 body...love that lens and may invest in a 1.4 extender as I am a bird photographer...thanks again...❤

I just got one about 3 weeks ago. Coming from a Tamron 150 - 600mm G2, what a difference! Grabbed the 1.4x too.

Thanks for that review. Covers my experience with my 100-500. May I ask you, what Camouflage you applied? Greetings from Germany.

thanks so much, nice video as ever.

Recently purchased this lens, and love it. What Camo brand are using on it, Duade? Thanks for the great review.

My current allround setup is: RF100-500 and RF501.2 plus iPhone for the occasional ultrawide shot. Gets me through almost every possible scenario.

Great video :)

Love your channel and information. QQ would you perfer this lens with the R7 or R6 MK2? Where is the camo from. Will be shooting football mainly for pics and vid. Thanks look forward to more videos

As expensive as it is, it's my favorite lens that I have so far. I've gotten really into wildlife photography and I am partially into landscape, this lens covers both. I recently got the RF 1.4x TC for it and the lens actually holds up for sharpness on my R6, at F/10 it's not the fastest aperture, but with IBIS and IS I've gone as low as 1/30 handheld for bird stills and this lens on things as fast as chickadees, that's allowed me to use this throughout the whole day, even in darker rainier days (not so good for action). It was light enough to carry for about 6 hours per day when I was in Florida, even in the darker areas the denoise tools in lightroom helped these images have a more "natural" noise level. Canon needs some in-between like my previous main lens the Sigma 150-600, people tend to think this Canon lens is "crazy" in price, considering the jump from a 600 f/11 to this I can't blame them, the teleconverter is the same price, there's just no zoom in-between the two with the same level of reach. Even for flowers this lens works pretty great. Since I walk around a lot a light lens with reach is what I want, biggest issue for me is the control ring placement, all my other lenses have it near the front element.

Great video as usual. I have the 100-400 EF and find that the zoom restrictor ring is difficult to use with my arthritic hands. Had hoped that it would have been replaced with a lock button as on other RF lenses. Still saving my pennies for the RF 100-500 though

Great video thanks

Nice video with these comparisons, Duade. No question that the 100-500 takes sharp pictures, and is a great option for the Canon system. One thing that I found inconsistent in the video was Tomas' image of the frog with dragonfly. It says that it was taken with the R5 and 100-500, but also says that it was shot at 500mm at f/6.3! Doesn't add up! I wonder if he had a prime on at the time, and forgot...

@Duade

10 ай бұрын

Gday, that was an error in my part, it was not at 500mm so he was able to use 6.3. Sorry about that. Cheers, Duade 👍