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The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM is a professional telephoto zoom lens designed for the EOS R RF-mount system, offering a versatile super-telephoto range for sports, wildlife, and nature photography. It features a 5.5-stop Image Stabilizer and is compatible with RF 1.4x and 2x extenders for reach up to 1000mm. Firmware updates address autofocus performance and compatibility improvements.
Product released: September 1, 2020
Version 1.1.0, released October 1, 2021
Verified by LatestUpdate: June 18, 2026
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. Firmware Version 1.1.0 is for lenses with firmware versions up to Version 1.0.9. If the lens' firmware is already Version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. You can check the firmware version of the lens from the camera menu. Refer to the camera instruction manual for how to check the current firmware version. Preparations for the firmware update: In the folder you downloaded are the firmware ( RF029110.afu / file size: 2,883,636 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese). Before starting the firmware update operations, please be sure to check the procedure in accordance with the instruction.
Official Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM product page
The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM is a professional telephoto zoom lens designed for the EOS R RF-mount system, offering a versatile super-telephoto range for sports, wildlife, and nature photography. It features a 5.5-stop Image Stabilizer and is compatible with RF 1.4x and 2x extenders for reach up to 1000mm. Firmware updates address autofocus performance and compatibility improvements. It was originally released on September 1, 2020.
The latest firmware version for the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM is 1.1.0. It was released on October 1, 2021.
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM firmware version 1.1.0 includes the following changes: 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. Firmware Version 1.1.0 is for lenses with firmware versions up to Version 1.0.9. If the lens' firmware is already Version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. You can check the firmware version of the lens from the camera menu. Refer to the camera instruction manual for how to check t...
To update the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM firmware, download the latest version (1.1.0) from Canon's website. Follow Canon's installation instructions, which typically involve copying the firmware file to a memory card or connecting via USB. You can download the latest firmware from Canon's support page.
Details and download instructions for the latest Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM firmware (version 1.1.0) are on Canon's official release page: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/lenses/rf/rf-100-500mm-f45-71l-is-usm.html?type=firmware
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The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM is manufactured by Canon. Visit the official product page for more information.