topic Re: RF 100-500MM Lens in EF & RF Lenses

RF 100-500MM Lens available in 2022 same as in 2025?

Cantrell — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:44:46 GMT

All,

Two questions. Is the RF 100-500MM lens that was an available in 2022 the same as the RF 100-500MM lens available today? Looked at the difference in pricing between the RF 200-800MM lens and the RF 100-500MM. The RF 200-800MM lens is $800 less expensive that the RF 100-500MM lens. Why is the RF100-500MM lens more expensive than the RF200-800MM lens?

Thank you

Re: RF 100-500MM Lens

kvbarkley — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:42:58 GMT

One reason is that it is not an "L" lens.

Re: RF 100-500MM Lens

Cantrell — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:21:31 GMT

kvbarkley,

Did the RF100-500mm lens change from 2022 to 2025?

Thank you

Re: RF 100-500MM Lens

kvbarkley — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:29:42 GMT

Nothing major, or it would be relabeled, at least with a II.

Re: RF 100-500MM Lens

shadowsports — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:33:22 GMT

Hi Cantrell,

There is nothing different between the lens released in 2020 and today, except for firmware. There is only one revision of the RF 100-500. The FW improved performance with IS on the R3.

Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following improvement:
1. Improves performance of the image stabilization when using the electronic shutter of the EOS R3 camera during still image shooting.

Its a top performing lens. Is it worth the extra cash? I think so, but that's ultimately up to you.

Re: RF 100-500MM Lens

Cantrell — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:34:29 GMT

kvbarkley,

Thank you for your respond.

Re: RF 100-500MM Lens

Cantrell — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:35:35 GMT

Rick,

Thank you for your response.

Re: RF 100-500MM Lens

SophiaRogers — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:28:54 GMT

Thank you so much for the solution.