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Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens

Name: Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens
Brand: Canon
SKU: 4549292216165
Price: 11499.99 GBP
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CanonSKU: 4549292216165

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Introducing the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens: The Ultimate Telephoto Zoom for Professionals

Elevate Your Photography

The Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM is a game-changer for indoor sports, events, theater, fashion, and more. With its exceptional range, high speed, advanced image stabilization, and fast autofocus, this lens is designed to meet the demands of professional photographers and videographers.

Key Features

Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
Fast L-Series Telephoto Zoom
Dual Nano USM AF System
5.5-Stop Image Stabilization
Floating Focus Design
Internal Zoom and Focusing Design
Function/Focus Preset Selector Switch
Fluorite, UD, and Aspherical Elements
SSC and Fluorine Coatings
Weather-Sealed Design

Zoom Evolution

Building on the legacy of Canon's renowned EF 300mm f/2.8 prime lenses, this RF 100-300mm f/2.8 lens offers unmatched versatility. Capture everything from distant action shots to wider frames with a constant f/2.8 aperture that excels in low light and provides a beautiful shallow depth of field.

Wide to Telephoto: The 100-300mm range allows you to track moving subjects, capture candid moments from a distance, and include more context in your shots.
Optical Excellence: Featuring fluorite elements, ultra-low dispersion glass, and an aspherical element, this lens delivers exceptional clarity and sharpness with minimal distortion.
Superior Coatings: Canon's Super Spectra Coating (SSC) reduces ghosting and flare, making it ideal for backlit conditions and strong lighting scenarios.

Fast Autofocus and Image Stabilization

Perfect for capturing fast-moving subjects, the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 is equipped with advanced AF and IS technologies.

Dual Nano USM: Combining a ring-type USM and STM mechanism, this system provides fast, accurate, and nearly silent autofocus, ideal for both photos and videos.
Floating Focus Design: Two independently actuated focusing groups ensure sharpness throughout the zoom range.
Focus Range Limiter: Optimize performance by limiting the focus range

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Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.