CANON RF 100-400MM F5.6-8 IS USM - SECOND HAND

CANON RF 100-400MM F5.6-8 IS USM – SECOND HAND

The Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens – Second Hand is a versatile, lightweight and highly capable telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon EOS R-series mirrorless cameras, offering exceptional reach, impressive autofocus performance and outstanding portability for wildlife photography, bird photography, sports photography, travel photography and everyday telephoto shooting. Featuring an extensive 100-400mm focal length range, this compact Canon RF telephoto lens allows photographers to capture distant subjects with impressive detail, making it an excellent choice for photographing wildlife in national parks, birds in their natural habitats, outdoor sporting events and distant landscapes without the weight and bulk typically associated with professional super-telephoto lenses. Designed specifically for Canon's advanced RF mirrorless system, the lens incorporates a sophisticated optical construction consisting of 12 elements in 9 groups, including an Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) glass element and an aspherical lens element to help minimise chromatic aberrations, maintain excellent sharpness and deliver natural colour reproduction throughout the zoom range. The variable f/5.6-8 maximum aperture allows Canon to maintain a remarkably compact and lightweight design, with the lens weighing approximately 635g, making it particularly suitable for handheld wildlife photography, travel adventures and extended outdoor shooting sessions. Equipped with Canon's advanced Nano USM autofocus motor, the RF 100-400mm delivers fast, smooth and virtually silent autofocus performance, making it highly effective for tracking moving wildlife, photographing birds in flight and capturing professional-looking video footage with minimal focusing noise. Its built-in Optical Image Stabilisation (IS) provides up to 5.5 stops of shake correction, increasing to a maximum of 6 stops of coordinated stabilisation when paired with compatible Canon EOS R-series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilisation (IBIS), allowing photographers to capture sharper handheld photographs and smoother video footage at longer focal lengths. The lens also offers impressive close-focusing capabilities, with a minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.88m at the 200mm focal length and a maximum magnification of 0.41x at 400mm, making it surprisingly versatile for capturing detailed close-up photographs of flowers, insects, reptiles and smaller wildlife subjects. Featuring a 9-blade circular aperture, the Canon RF 100-400mm produces pleasing background blur and attractive subject separation, helping photographers isolate wildlife and other subjects against natural backgrounds. Its compact, retractable-style zoom design and lightweight construction make it easy to transport in a camera backpack, while the integrated control ring provides convenient adjustment of selected camera settings such as ISO, aperture or exposure compensation. Compatible with Canon's optional RF 1.4x and RF 2x Extenders, the lens can achieve even greater telephoto reach, extending to 560mm or 800mm respectively, making it particularly appealing to wildlife and bird photographers seeking additional magnification. On compatible Canon APS-C EOS R-series cameras such as the EOS R7, R10 and R50, the lens provides an equivalent field of view of approximately 160-640mm, offering additional apparent telephoto reach for distant subjects. With a practical 67mm front filter thread, compatibility with Canon RF full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras and excellent image quality for its compact size, the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is an outstanding choice for photographers looking to expand their telephoto capabilities without investing in significantly heavier or more expensive professional lenses. Purchasing this second-hand Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy Canon's advanced RF optical technology, fast Nano USM autofocus, effective image stabilisation and impressive telephoto performance at a more affordable price, making it a practical investment for aspiring wildlife photographers, experienced bird photographers and photography enthusiasts seeking outstanding versatility and value.

Key Features:

• Versatile 100-400mm Telephoto Zoom Range – Offers an extensive 100-400mm focal length range, providing excellent flexibility for photographing distant wildlife, birds, sporting events, landscapes and other subjects where additional telephoto reach is essential.

• Designed for Canon EOS R Mirrorless Cameras – Features Canon's advanced RF lens mount, providing compatibility with Canon EOS R-series full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras, including popular models such as the EOS R5, R6, R6 Mark II, R7, R8, R10 and R50.

• Excellent Wildlife Photography Lens – Provides impressive telephoto reach in a compact and lightweight package, making it ideal for photographing animals in game reserves, national parks and natural habitats without carrying heavy professional super-telephoto equipment.

• Outstanding Bird Photography Capabilities – The combination of a 400mm maximum focal length, fast Nano USM autofocus and effective optical image stabilisation makes this lens an excellent choice for photographing perched birds, birds in flight and distant wildlife subjects.

• Compact and Lightweight 635g Construction – Weighs approximately 635g, offering impressive portability compared with larger telephoto zoom lenses and making it particularly suitable for handheld photography, travel and extended outdoor shooting sessions.

• Advanced Canon Nano USM Autofocus Motor – Incorporates Canon's Nano Ultrasonic Motor technology, providing fast, accurate, smooth and quiet autofocus performance for both still photography and video recording.

• Reliable Autofocus for Moving Subjects – Designed to work with compatible Canon EOS R autofocus systems, allowing photographers to track moving wildlife, birds, athletes and other subjects with responsive focusing performance.

• Up to 5.5 Stops of Optical Image Stabilisation – Features built-in optical image stabilisation providing up to 5.5 stops of shake correction under specified testing conditions, helping reduce camera shake when photographing handheld at longer focal lengths.

• Up to 6 Stops of Coordinated Image Stabilisation – When paired with compatible Canon EOS R cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilisation, the lens can provide up to 6 stops of coordinated stabilisation for improved handheld shooting flexibility.

• High-Quality Optical Construction – Features 12 optical elements arranged in 9 groups, engineered to provide excellent sharpness, accurate colour reproduction and reliable image quality throughout the telephoto zoom range.

• Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) Glass Element – Incorporates a UD optical element designed to reduce chromatic aberration and unwanted colour fringing, helping maintain image clarity and natural colour reproduction.

• Aspherical Lens Element – Features an aspherical optical element that helps control optical distortions and aberrations, contributing to sharp, detailed photographs across the image frame.

• Variable f/5.6-8 Maximum Aperture – Features a maximum aperture of f/5.6 at 100mm and f/8 at 400mm, allowing Canon to maintain a lightweight, compact and affordable telephoto lens design.

• 9-Blade Circular Aperture Diaphragm – Incorporates a nine-blade circular aperture designed to produce smooth, pleasing background blur and attractive subject separation when photographing wildlife, portraits and close-up subjects.

• Impressive 0.41x Maximum Magnification – Offers a maximum magnification ratio of 0.41x at 400mm, allowing photographers to capture detailed close-up images of flowers, insects, reptiles and other smaller subjects.

• Minimum Focusing Distance of 0.88m – Provides a minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.88m at the 200mm focal length, offering impressive close-focusing versatility for a telephoto zoom lens.

• Excellent Close-Up Photography Performance – Combines extended telephoto reach with impressive magnification capabilities, making it suitable for photographing flowers, butterflies, insects and detailed natural subjects without requiring a dedicated macro lens.

• Compatible with Canon RF 1.4x Extender – Supports the optional Canon RF 1.4x Extender, increasing the focal length range to approximately 140-560mm while reducing the maximum aperture by one stop.

• Compatible with Canon RF 2x Extender – Supports the optional Canon RF 2x Extender, extending the focal length range to approximately 200-800mm while reducing the maximum aperture by two stops, providing additional reach for distant wildlife and bird photography.

• 160-640mm Equivalent Field of View on Canon APS-C Cameras – When mounted on compatible Canon APS-C EOS R-series cameras with a 1.6x crop factor, the lens provides an equivalent field of view of approximately 160-640mm, making it particularly attractive for wildlife and bird photographers seeking greater subject framing reach.

• Ideal Companion for Canon EOS R7 – Pairs well with the Canon EOS R7 APS-C mirrorless camera, combining the lens's telephoto reach with the camera's advanced autofocus and high-resolution sensor for wildlife, bird and action photography.

• Excellent Telephoto Option for Canon EOS R10 and R50 – Offers Canon EOS R10 and R50 users a versatile and lightweight telephoto zoom option for capturing distant subjects, wildlife, sports and outdoor photography.

• Compatible with Canon Full-Frame RF Cameras – Designed to cover the full-frame image sensor, making it suitable for compatible Canon full-frame mirrorless cameras such as the EOS R5, R6 series, R8 and other EOS R models.

• Convenient Lens Control Ring – Features a programmable control ring that can be assigned to selected camera functions, including aperture, ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation, allowing photographers to adjust settings conveniently while shooting.

• Practical 67mm Filter Thread – Features a 67mm front filter diameter, allowing compatibility with appropriately sized UV filters, circular polarisers and neutral density filters for additional lens protection and creative photographic control.

• Smooth and Quiet Video Autofocus – The Nano USM autofocus motor provides smooth and quiet focusing transitions, making the lens suitable for wildlife videography, outdoor filmmaking and recording distant subjects.

• Suitable for Handheld Telephoto Photography – The combination of lightweight construction, effective optical image stabilisation and comfortable handling makes the lens particularly suitable for photographers who prefer shooting handheld rather than using a tripod.

• Excellent Travel and Safari Photography Lens – Provides substantial telephoto reach without excessive equipment weight, making it ideal for photographic safaris, national park visits, travel adventures and outdoor photography expeditions.

• Compact Design for Easy Transportation – Features a portable telephoto zoom design that fits conveniently into appropriately sized camera backpacks and travel bags, making it easier to transport than many larger professional telephoto lenses.

• Ideal for Outdoor Sports Photography – Offers the focal length flexibility required to capture athletes, motorsports and other outdoor sporting activities from a distance, particularly in suitable lighting conditions.

• Effective Subject Isolation and Background Compression – The extended telephoto focal lengths allow photographers to isolate subjects against distant backgrounds and achieve the compressed perspective associated with telephoto photography.

• Excellent for Nature and Landscape Photography – Allows photographers to capture distant mountain ranges, landscape details, wildlife within scenic environments and compressed landscape compositions that may be difficult to achieve with shorter focal length lenses.

• Versatile Lens for Photography Enthusiasts – Provides a practical combination of telephoto reach, lightweight construction, autofocus performance and optical stabilisation, making it suitable for beginners, enthusiasts and experienced photographers.

• Professional Canon RF Optical Technology – Incorporates Canon's modern RF lens design and optical engineering, providing reliable image quality and performance for a wide variety of photographic applications.

• Affordable Alternative to Larger Professional Telephoto Lenses – Offers impressive 400mm telephoto reach in a significantly lighter and more accessible package than many professional large-aperture telephoto lenses, making it an excellent option for photographers working within a budget.

• Second-Hand Canon RF 100-400mm Lens – Provides an opportunity to purchase a capable Canon RF telephoto zoom lens at a more affordable second-hand price, offering excellent functionality and photographic versatility without the cost of a brand-new unit.

• Ideal Upgrade from Standard Kit Lenses – Offers significantly greater telephoto reach than typical 18-45mm, 18-150mm or 24-105mm kit lenses, allowing photographers to explore wildlife, bird and sports photography with greater flexibility.

• Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Technical Specifications – Features a 100-400mm focal length range, f/5.6-8 maximum aperture, f/32-45 minimum aperture, 12 elements in 9 groups, Nano USM autofocus, up to 5.5 stops of optical image stabilisation, up to 6 stops of coordinated stabilisation, nine-blade circular aperture, 0.88m minimum focusing distance at 200mm, 0.41x maximum magnification, 67mm filter thread and approximately 635g weight.