CANON RF 100-500mm REVIEW: The PERFECT MEGA ZOOM for EOS R5 R6...for a PRICE!!!
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- CANON RF 100-500mm Real World Review
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I took the Canon 100-500mm RF out into the Real World to the Renaissance Faire to see how it handled on the Canon EOS R6. It will handle just the same on the EOS R5 as well. This is a PERFECT Mega Zoom lens for wildlife and nature photos and anything outside....but it will come at a price...$2,699!!! I still think it's worth it for those who need it.
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The smooth/tight ring is great for shooting birds that are above you in trees. It keeps the lens from creeping backwards when you want to be zoomed out.
The manual focus ring is great for video shooting.
A lens that size able to withstand the sneak attack is at a whole new level. Kudos to the Canon engineers for making this possible, they have clearly done their homework.
I burned holes in my credits cards to pick up at Canon R6 and this RF 100-500mm L lens. I am glad I did! Awesome combination and what I have wanted for years. My 5D iv and 100-400mm L were great but this is just stellar.
Hi Rudy, could you put a percentage figure on keeper rates between the 5D4 and the R6 in the same BIF situation. Im guess the 100-400 was the mk2. So no regrets ?? Whats easier crop 30mp photos to 500mm or use a 20mp with a 500mm lens. Im looking at the same setup but a little nervous about the low pix count compared the the 30 I have now with my 100-400mk2 and the 1.4ex lll extender.
@@tekguyphoto Hi and good question. I haven't really done the keeper comparison yet, but with the R6 at 20fps and the eye focus with my wildlife shots there is just soooo much more. I did notice a slightly lower quality but I am very pleased. I still have my 5Div and use that for landscape shots. Still have the 100-400mm mk2 (and extenders) and will likely sell to recoup some on the $$$ spent of the new gear....and to free up space...my wife and kid are starting to say I go tooooo much! hahah!
@@tekguyphoto I’ve never seen any complaints about the 1Dxiii same 20 mp. The image quality from the R6 is superb, I’ve used it with the 100-400 L ii. I’ve never used the RF 100-500 but all comparisons I’ve seen v the 100-400ii all say the RF lens is even sharper, which must make it incredible. I saw one review about the RF 100-500 a few days ago from a pro photographer saying that this lens from 100-200 is as sharp as any of his primes. He said 200 is the sweet spot. Although there probably won’t be many times I use it at 200mm the point is the quality. I’m getting his lens at the weekend and I can’t wait. Hence I’m obsessed with watching reviews!
Talks about lens creep, then immediately mentions that he doesn't know why there is a smooth/tight ring 😂
LMAO!!
Was exactly what I was thinking. 🤣
And the EF 100-400L has it as well. Has he never seen that lens?
Also, tests lens creep on smooth, talks about the smooth/tight ring, but doesn't test creep on tight....
@@JoeTomasone Was wondering the same thing. Not exactly a new feature for Canon
Im a amateur beginner who bought my 100-500 lens in october for my r6 that i got in september, it has been mounted since then. Absolutely love it, it's my first zoom lens i ever owned.
Wtf are you shooting
@@jordiw913 probably sports or wildlife?
Even automotive? Cars and motorcycles look amazing with that long compression.
Honestly when I started I used longer focal lengths more because the composition was easier when learning at that stage than when you use wider angles and have to consider more elements.
@@jordiw913 Whatever the heck he wants? 100mm is NOT ridiculously super telephoto, but 500 is a great reach. I'd love to have this lens myself if there weren't about 4 I don't have yet that would be way more useful.
I am a motorsports photographer and just decided to buy this RF 100-500 for those nice and tight detailed shots on the cars and bikes from a distance on my R6.
Got the 100-500 to replace my 100-400. NO regrets. Shaper faster AF on my R5. Main reason for the tighten is so it does not creep, same on the 100-400 and 100-400GM
The 100-400 EF lens had the smooth/tighten ring. I used it more for when walking & transport so it didn't creep.
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The EF 100-400 has that zoom tension ring. I use mine to lock the zoom when I'm carrying it around.
I was going to say that with my EF 100-400 II
I rented the EF 100-400 L IS III USM for a safari in Tanzania in Sept. The smooth/tighten ring was handy. Leave it on smooth if youre actually changing zoom a lot. But if youre shooting at a particular focal length and dont want it to creep or dont want it to creep in your bag just rotate to tight.
Jared I have watched a lot of videos concerning the R5, R6, and RF lens reviews. I rented the R6 and lense adapter, was totally blown away with its performance with EF glass. I have not seen a single review on the crop capabilities of these two cameras on any type of glass. I would like to see a review of the pro’s and con’s of using the built in crop factor of these camera’s with various glass. Take the RF 100-500, it would become a 112-800mm using the 1.6x crop. Much cheaper than going and buying a 1.4x extender at 500. I personally played with this feature on a stationary subject. Both photos looked outstanding, of course the cropped factor appeared closer and when I cropped the full frame photo to the same approximate size I lost some sharpness. The thing that blew my mind was the ISO, aperture, and shutter speeds were identical for both photos!
That’s comparing digital to optical magnification. The glass extender is going to give you better results than just cropping in on the image which is what crop mode is giving you.
I have had mine for over a month on an RP and like it. Use the tri pod collar as a hand grip when needed.
Looks like a sick lens! Any reason why you decided to shoot on the r6 rather than the r5 for this video?
That tightening ring function is awesome, if you wanna shot all time at 400 tighten it up and it wont move, wow!
I use the lens collar to keep my hands elevated and free of the lens focus ring that way I don't accidentally touch the focus ring; it sits nicely in the palm of my hand.
Coming from MFT, Canon made the right choice for an extending barrel and balanced aperture vs zoom range. Brilliant lens! Packs down nicely in a bag, offers balanced performance and with 1.6 crops mode on the R5 offers even more reach (especially for video).
I’m sure it’s a terrific lens. I haven’t switched to an R camera yet, but I’m happy to know that Canon’s EF-R adapters would allow me to use my favorite long zoom, a Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary lens with an EF mount, with an R camera. I’d love to know how the new Canon lens compares to the Sigmas (including the newer 60-600 version). One Sigma advantage is its lens lock - no creep!
Having photographed a couple hundred outdoor sporting events with a monopod, I guaranty, with the right monopod, head, and technique, you far more likely to get the right shot with a huge/heavy lens than if you are handholding ... especially by the end of the second period, fourth quarter, eighth inning, etc.!
This ring Smooth-Tight was previously used on EF 100-400L and people mostly use this for lock on a specific focal lenght. It wears out very quickly when you changing focal length when is on the tight.
what do you mean by "wears out"? does it become permanently ineffective?
@@jhellier 100-400L have a metal ring covered with special coating. Changing focal lenght on Tight position rips off coating after some time permamently. There is a YT video with some repair "Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 EF L IS USM repairing the smooth-tight zoom lock ring to avoid zoom creep" and you can see how its work. Tight only, when you want to lock lens on specyfic focal lenght.
That tongue of the dog and the laughing man picture is GENIUS!
QUESTION! I don’t know where else to post this. Why has the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro increased in price lately? I’ve been eyeballing it for the longest time as my first lens into the “L“ world at a relatively affordable price. I remember it being around $800 a few months ago. It’s $1299 on most online stores now!
Having reviewed all of Fro's long zoom reviews of RF glass, it appears the solution under $3k for the sports field shooter is the EF versions of 70-200 or 100-400 given ) very good AF performance on the R series bodies, 2) optical quality, 3) greater ability to blow out backgrounds, and 4) option to add a TC to the 70-200s for more reach , which the 70-200 RFs can't do. Fair assessment?
Jared can you please please do a video on the different IS modes especially on the RF 100-500 and what’s best for birds, sports or is it best to leave it off and PLEASE explain IBIS?
I've had the original 100-400 L through the D30 10d 40D 70D Eos-R. It's been great for Wildlife. This lens looks good but I just can't do 7.1 for that money. Really hoping Sigma comes through with some RF glass.
but in the field, can you REALLY spot the major difference between 6.3 and 7.1?
@@KevinNordstrom 5.6. In a lot of circumstances, no. But shooting action in dim light, when you are pushing everything to the max., probably.
You can leave the lens collar on as it can be used as a carrying handle when you spit the collar 180 !
Lens looks fun, but also really highlights how intriguing Nikon’s 70-200 f2.8 is, being that it can accept teleconverters.
Being able to turn that glass into a 140-400 f5.6 on the spot is really quite brilliant.
I do that with the Fujifilm XF 50-140 F2.8 💯
That's the exact reason why I chose the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8 IS III for EOS R instead of the new RF 70-200 which can't accept teleconverters
@@fredericchopin1667 I'm really looking forward to finding out myself. Haven't had much to shoot this year, so investing in a $2600 lens hasn't been a priority. But I just love the 24-70mm f2.8 and haven't experienced the focus issues purported on this channel. I enjoy Jared's content, but I just don't shoot like he does. Shooting erratic subjects entirely in auto with eye-AF just isn't a real-life shooting scenario for me.
@@tomiman89 so your set up requires an adaptor+TC seems a bit of a faff to me. How is that working out for you? I’m looking for a 500-600 for the EOS R
The Sony 100-400 gm lens has the smooth - tight feature too.
As well as the canon EF 100-400mm mark ii lol.
@@wintereater I've been using MK 1 for 10 years now and it still works great. Happily found out how to use the ring right after i bought it, and now I share my knowledge :D
The 100-400 EF has that ring to tighten/smooth it.
the sony e also
EF version has better build quality imo
I have the 100-400 EF and still rock it on my ancient 5D MkIV..
Thanks a bunch for your vibrant videos.
Could you please try the lens on Canon EOS R7 and let us know about the combo for wildlife shooting? IMO, this could be the lightest rig for that genre!
Exactly the combo I’ve been thinking about.
It looks like a terrific combo ... probably my future one after the 7d mark II - 100-400 II combo ... thanks !!!
This is some of the best stills I’ve seen from Jared artistically speaking beautiful composition
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TH-cam algorithm works in a way that even if you are subscriber to a channel if you see few video of the channel it stop from showing it on the recommended.
Very good for far objects to capture them perfectly without disturbing the object.
I'm currently using a first gen EF 100-400 on my new R6. I can't wait to see how this lens compares. Just gotta pick up a few more jobs first lol.
You see the Smooth and tighten ring on the EF 100-400 L lense also. Also the lense hood have little door for filters. So it is not new to the RF 100-500.
That lens hood makes so much sense for variable ND filters! Super handy.
Also, even if you don't mount a lens like this on a tripod or monopod, you can still use the collar as a handle. I do that with one of my telephoto lenses all the time. It's a good way to stabilize the lens.
70-200 f4 RF is calling my name
You are the best on what you do
I use Uv filter, but not for uv protection, its to protect my expensive Polarizer when in deep forest, branches and other things scratch the lens quick.
Recently i bought this Quick fitting silicon things for jars 3$ and it works perfect as protection, Quick on and off.
Love the videos. I especially like the ones where you are actually on a shoot explaining. Like the one of the Levine shoot.
What is the best alternative for under $1,500 ?
I'm considering this lens to go along with the 24-105 f4 rf is. I know it's not cheap but for the range it can handle it's a bargain compared to the other glass at $10k+.
Thinking about grabbing this one or the 70-200mm. So many options.
Given the basil kit lens with EOS R 5/6 is the 24-105, then you take the 100-500 and you get the full range from 24 to 500mm focal lenght with just two lenses, wich makes it unusual since usialy it is more 100-400 and 150-500, despite there was a 50-500mm lens niknamed sigmonster because it was especially big and heavy. Plus a large aperture/fast prime and you got your trinity going up to supertele instead of placing the usual 70-200 as the tele! Of course, if you want F2.8 aperture you may still need the 70-200, but still it gives quite a range.
fyi if you are trying to download the raw files, I was only able to do it on Safari and not Chrome.
Do any of the RF L series lenses have an internal zoom?
It's funny how tubers used to complain about extending zoom lenses and the shifting weight but somehow with mirrorless they don't complain. They say how small the lens is but it's the exact same size as the internal zooming ones when zoomed out.
I don't think so.
@@mcunner but you don't put it in your bag zoomed out
I think it's only a valid complaint if Nikon does it. Sony and canon are exempt from any issues because they focus better than Nikon.
Ok they're smaller but how reliable are they in terms of weather resistence? I'm sure not that much... and with that price tag!!! I know that it must have amazing sharpness and focus speed but then again, that price.
Something about Jared sniffing some quality glass just makes my day
1. You haven't seen the smoothness-ring for the zoom-ring on other lenses? Remember the EF 100-400 mk 1? It has it ;)
2. The need for tightnings the zoom-ring? Maybe to deal with the lens-creep? :)
lens collar, always stays on my long glass, as I use it for the belt mount for my spider system. it's very helpful. A good review though, certainly one to look out for.
I like to leave the lens collars on heavier lenses so I can put a plate + neckstap clip onto it....makes it easy to sling
I love how he actually called out paintball tournaments.. I'm seriously picking this up for that specific use case. My 70-200 only cuts it some of the time.
thanks for this basic review. I liked it. Since I'm still a photography-greenhorn, I have to check if there are reviews of comparable lenses from other manufacturers. I would rather get warm to an all-rounder. A well-deserved thumb for this review!
Hi Jared, Videotime 3:36 => On the Canon EF 35-350mm - F3.5-5.6 , there was already the same system ring "smooth-tighten". This was introduced around 1992...
Super telephoto zoom lens with a 10x zoom ratio! High image quality is maintained. Ideal for sports and documentary photography when you need to change the framing often. The zoom adjustment ring lets you adjust the zoom torque to your liking.
I patiently waited for this video since the announcement of this lens. Thanks
So this has absolutely nothing to do with this lens at all, but just wondering if there was a mirrorless camera you'd suggest for low light city photography? I'm looking at things like the X-T3, Nikon Z6 II, Sony A7iii, etc. What would you suggest? Mirrorless is a must.
Lens collar is required to shoot sports.. if you have tried shooting something like a cricket match that goes on for 6-7 hrs you will eventually need a support as you can't be using the lens hand held for that long.
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Can't wait to rent one of these for a day out shooting at the safari, it looks like it's going to be the perfect compliment to the 24-105mm.
Smells like a whispering eye?? I am very concerned about Jared’s love life. But, I am more concerned for his gear.
In this video, and other videos that you have done, you make a point to make sure that you switch from animal eye AF to people eye AF depending on the situation. Canon does offer the option of “no priority”, instead of people or animal, it doesn’t seem that anyone has tested out this mode (I believe there are a couple of other R5 or R6 videos floating around TH-cam…). I wonder if you have it set to no priority, it would detect both people and animals alike and then you wouldn’t have to be so concerned when you are in the eye AF tracking mode.
I couldn't help but replay Jim Carreys rendition (in my head) of the fight to the death music from Star Trek in The Cable Guy.
Isnt the Sony 200-600mm just a better version of this lens? Or am I missing out on something
you are the first and only person I've ever heard use the word "Embiggen" LOL I love it.
love the Rob Thomas reference
Just got it it’s the best lens I have so far
I had issues with the autofocus of the r6 and this lens in the snow today. The snow flakes were unusually large for this area but that's the only issue I've had in the month I've had the lens.
Please unbox and do a comparison of the RF70200 f4l vs the f2.8
Manual focusing is useful for wildlife if you're in dense environment.
great photos and such a bad ass lens
The 100-400 has the Smooth-Tighten thing to. Very handy! It is for the thing you seconds before shown, so that the lens doesn't move out of it's own in zooming stuff.
Also, I do use the MF function sometimes, because when the subject is far away and fast as hell and you don't have the fast camera focussing you need and/or even worse it's dark, or you are a bit inexperienced (even after 10 year, I am still a noob, yes I suck). It can just be that moment you can sharpen the picture to your own liking, or just do have that shot you've wanted instead of missing it.
Oh and a filter, I've bought, because of the protecting. You have L-lens gear, not something you can buy yet again. So any extra protection you gonna get is one. Also, I've shoot with the lens sometimes in conditions where the lens can get dirty, so not needing to have to clean the lens professionally but just get the uv-filter out of the way, helps a lot xD
Though both are me being noob more, then actually making sence. I just wanted to explain why someone would use it even if it feels/looks/is weird to do so.
I can't believe my eyes... A Minotaaaauuur!
Can you do a review on the rf 70-200 f4?
Can you upload the raw photos of the R5 and R6 so that we can better view them on our computer?
only reason i got the lens collar on my 100-400 still is to hook my shoulder strap onto it. perfect size for mobile wildlife photography
3:34 the EF 100-400 II has the same thing. Fine tune zooming. Like in on animals. And of course the lens doesn’t flop out. Found it very helpful in africa on safari.
For landscape is EOS R5 for sure.
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Hello Jared is it a great lens than SONY 200-600 G.
Wow! What a nice zoom range that canon is offering. Definitely looking to pick this up
Considering this for baseball and soccer. Most, if not all of our college games are in the daylight. Did you try it out this season at a Phillies game?
We want a Warehouse tour Jared 😬 like this comment if u guys agree
I just really wished the rf 70-200 2.8 would work with the converter. It would make the separation easier. I wonder if there will be a mk 2 in the future to address this.
Nice video!! Is this lens best for landscape photography?
I have Canon RP camera, will this fit?
" I thought it was going to shit on my head ". Lol 😂. Fantastic lens, fantastic camera 📸
Great review
Thax sir for providing this much info to us😇
I find lens collars useful for lifting the lens out of bags or carrying, they don't get in my way when shooting particularly if u rotate to a position that's less intrusive.
Are you really telling me you've never needed to use the manual focus ring on any lens??? Right...
I don't care for the wind tunnel test, but the smell test, that's a different story.
will you release full coverage of the renaissance fair like last time??
I need it, thanks for the great review. Greetings from Germany.
The lens design looks like a dust pump which will b bad, specially for mirrorless cameras...Any feedback on that from your usage??
I am thinking you should just change all the titles of your "lens reviews" to "lens rants"
Hey Jared! Thoughts on something like this over adapting something like a 500f/4 or older 600f/4? I find old used versions for comparable prices to this lens all the time
I tried using the r5 with the electronic shutter during a Lion hunt and I can safely say that all those shots can’t be used.I have no idea what happened but all the shots had a black line on them
Whenever I get the R-mount camera's, I will totally get this lens :P
Jared the smooth/tight ring is for the lens creep, just wondering why canon didn’t go with a switch instead 🤔
Nice review Jared. Shooting a trained bird and shooting one in natural surroundings is two diffferent things. I hear the R5/R6 struggles and freezes up in certain situations in the natural environment. Just saying.
If the 600mm wasnt so good i would have gotten this
When the canon EF100-400 was released oh i wish for 500mm 😓 no im not gonna buy it 🙃
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You do not recommend putting filter threads on anything?