topic Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm in EF & RF Lenses

RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

Curler_Rich — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:08:09 GMT

When I last used my RF 100-500 telephoto lens, it would not retract below 300mm, only allowing me to shoot between 300 and 500. Any idea what I need to do to correct this limitation? Also, could this issue have arisen from the use of a 2x extender?

Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

Peter — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:24:01 GMT

I don't own that lens, but this is what the manual says. Is it of any help?

Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

FloridaDrafter — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:25:02 GMT

@Curler_Rich wrote:

Also, could this issue have arisen from the use of a 2x extender?

As Peter referenced, either extender (1.4X and 2X) will restrict focal length to 300-500mm. It's a shame, but a fact. It hasn't stopped me from occasionally using the 1.4X, but it takes some getting used too.

Newton

Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

Tronhard — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:11:14 GMT

As my colleagues have advised, to reduce the FL below 300mm, you need to remove any teleconverters. There is some sense to this as shooting with, say, a 1.4 teleconverter at anything below 300mm is far better served by using the lens on its own. What it should allow is the lens to focus faster with the teleconverter when it is mounted and working with the extra focal length.
Removing any teleconverter should allow the lens to work through its full focal range again.

Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

Curler_Rich — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:18:58 GMT

I am sorry I was not clear. I was not asking about the time I was using the 2x extender. It was after I removed the 2x extender. At that point, my lens would still no longer go back below 300, without the extender being used.

Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

Curler_Rich — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:19:15 GMT

Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

Tronhard — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:26:31 GMT

Thanks for your explanation. In that case, it appears that something has stuck with the lens. I would suggest, if you are in the US, calling 800-OK-CANON to talk to tech support. It may have to go in for a service.

Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

Curler_Rich — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:55:58 GMT

Trevor;

Thanks for your help. I called the number you provided and learned I will need to send in my lens for repair. It will cost me $s, but hopefully it will be usable again.

Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

shadowsports — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:15:03 GMT

Greetings,

Once you remove the extender, you should be able to retract the zoom 100~300mm

Is you lens stuck?

Re: RF 100-500 won't retract below 300mm

Curler_Rich — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:22:36 GMT

I do realze that the lens will not go below 300mm when the extender is on. However, the issue is there after I removed my extender.