Canon RF75-300mm F4-5.6 and EOS R100 Kit: Revived Lightweight Budget Telephoto Lens

July 10^th, 2025

Canon RF75-300mm F4-5.6 and EOS R100 Kit: Revived Lightweight Budget Telephoto Lens

by Nino LeitnerJuly 10^th, 2025

Canon expands its RF lens lineup with an entry-level telephoto zoom, the Canon RF75-300mm F4-5.6, and a new kit with the EOS R100 for first-time mirrorless users, targeting users on a budget to reach sports, wildlife, and live event shooters.

Canon’s new RF75-300mm F4-5.6 lens is designed for creators stepping up from smartphones to an interchangeable-lens system while keeping their setup lightweight and simple. Paired with the EOS R100 in the Double Zoom Kit, this combination offers an accessible entry point into the RF ecosystem for stills shooters on a budget.

A compact, lightweight telephoto option

The Canon RF75-300mm F4-5.6 provides up to 480mm equivalent reach on APS-C, opening new framing possibilities for capturing distant subjects in outdoor environments.

Old lens, new mount: The Canon RF75-300mm F4-5.6. Image credit: Canon

Is this really a new zoom lens?

While Canon’s RF75-300mm F4-5.6 is officially new to the RF lineup, it is functionally very similar to the older EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 lens that has long been a budget telephoto option in Canon’s DSLR ecosystem. The lens construction (13 elements in 9 groups), aperture range, and lack of image stabilization mirror the earlier EF version, suggesting that this RF variant is essentially a port to the mirrorless mount rather than a complete redesign. For users upgrading from Canon’s older DSLR systems, the handling and limitations will feel familiar, but it now integrates directly with Canon’s mirrorless EOS R system without requiring an adapter.

Key specs:

75–300mm focal length (480mm equivalent on APS-C)
f/4-5.6 maximum aperture
507g weight, 146.1mm length
1.5m minimum focusing distance
0.25x max magnification at 300mm
58mm filter thread
DC motor autofocus with AF/MF switch
No image stabilization
Canon Super Spectra Coating

EOS R100 double zoom kit for new creators

Canon is bundling the new lens with the EOS R100, its most compact and affordable RF-mount mirrorless camera, targeting first-time mirrorless users or those upgrading from Rebel or M-series cameras. The R100 features a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, DIGIC 8 processing, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with eye and face detection, and Full HD recording at up to 60fps (with cropped 4K at up to 24fps). Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth simplify connectivity for creators moving from smartphones to dedicated cameras.

Bundled for entry-level filmmakers and photographers: The Canon EOS R100 and the new RF75-300 F4-5.6 lens. Image credit: Canon

The Canon RF75-300mm F4-5.6 lens will retail for $219.99, while the EOS R100 Double Zoom Kit will be available for $799.99, both scheduled to ship in July 2025.

Does a lightweight, budget-friendly telephoto like this meet your needs for wildlife or sports shooting, or is stabilization a non-negotiable in your kit? Share your thoughts in the comments below.