Canon camera lens

Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8

Constant-aperture L telephoto zoom, built for indoor sports and events. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 4; From 6 reports.
Reviewers: Praised for rendering & bokeh and autofocus; From 2 reviews. What they said

$10,599.00

Checked Sep 27, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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Creators cited with this

Jared PolinYouTube, 1.5M followersOctober 2026
“But then again, I already have a 100 to 300 2.8. That's already large.”
Watch the video at 5:13
1 more report from Jared Polin
- August 2026
  “That would honestly pair very well with my 100 to 300 in one hand and the 300 to 600 in the other.”
  Watch the video at 3:05
Greg García I DozefotoYouTube, 85.8K followersOctober 2026
“Well, to really start talking, I have to put the 100-300 aside and talk to you about this little guy right here.”
Watch the video at 3:16
1 more report from Greg García I Dozefoto
- October 2026
  “…but I've used everything from an old Sigma that many of us may have at home, which I'm sure I'm convinced of, to a Canon RF 100300, which is the best lens I've ever tested”
  Watch the video at 16:49
Peter McKinnonYouTube, 6.1M followersOctober 2026
“This is a 100 to 300 f2.8 image stabilized. These are all handmade, but this is such a magical lens.”
Watch the video at 11:00
Nick PageYouTube, 153K followersDecember 2024
“…this is the rf100 to 300 f2.8 and we've got it attached to a Canon R1 and we're going to be shooting a handheld that's a nice part of these lighter lenses very hand holdable”
Watch the video at 2:13

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest March 2024

What YouTube reviews of the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Rendering & bokeh
Autofocus
Size & weight
Build & handling
Sharpness

SharpnessMostly positive: Leans positive.Razor sharp wide open; slight softness at small apertures.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “straight from f2.8 it is razor sharp with excellent contrast from the middle of the image into the corners from 100 mm all the way to 300 mm”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 4:46
- “this is absolutely a sharp lens”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch at 3:55
- “just Fant fantastically sharp super detail”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch at 4:27
Complaints (2)
- “it gets softer again at F16 for the same reason”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 5:03
- “a little softness Creeps in due to defraction”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 4:58
Rendering & bokehRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Smooth bokeh, minimal flare, only slight pincushion distortion.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “there's virtually no flaring of any kind to be seen here which is excellent”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 7:03
- “the transitions to outof focus areas it's beautiful very smooth really nice pleasing bouquet overall”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch at 7:33
- “very minimal loss of contrast is doing a great job I don't see any ghost and then stopping down it still remain nice and clean”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch at 6:55
Complaints (1)
- “at 300 mm we see a touch of pin cushion Distortion here”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 6:31
AutofocusRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Fast, silent, accurate, with little focus breathing.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “this lens's autofocus system is one of the best available today it really is lightning fast silent and very accurate”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 3:00
- “the lens displays virtually no Focus breathing when you're zoomed in”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 2:49
- “very quick very silent from near to far it's super quick”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch at 6:16
Size & weightRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Light enough to handhold all day, mostly.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “it's so good to have a lens like this which doesn't weigh too much”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 1:40
- “at only two and half kg much lighter to carry and to shoot handheld”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 1:06
- “it's very handh holdable I don't mind carrying it around”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch at 1:50
- “this lens is absolutely handh holdable I didn't need a monopod it wasn't a pain to carry it around all day”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch at 7:58
Complaints (1)
- “although still shooting for a long time will be eventually a little tiring”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 1:45
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.High-end build and smooth ring; lacks Arca-Swiss cutouts.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “this is exactly the kind of top level build quality and functionality you would expect of a lens in this price range and it's a dream come true to use”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 4:16
- “the rubberized Focus ring which turns very smoothly and responds fantastically well to being turned”
  VideoChristopher Frost · September 2023Watch at 2:42
- “very well built”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch
- “overall because this is L Series it's built very nicely”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch at 3:37
Complaints (1)
- “but no ARCA Swiss dovetail cutouts”
  VideoPetaPixel, Chris Niccolls · March 2024Watch at 3:31
ValueNot covered by enough reviews