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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM — Prime/Zoom
Canon

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Prime/Zoom

93
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM wins by 3
Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro — Prime/Zoom
Viltrox

Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lands at 93 and Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro at 90. That puts Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM leads on sharpness (93 vs 90).

Build

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Compared on the build sub-score

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM leads on build (94 vs 88).

Autofocus

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM leads on af (92 vs 88).

Value for money

Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro more score per dollar ($999 vs $2,699).

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM 93
vs
90 Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro

Score breakdown

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
93
sharpness 93
af 92
build 94
value 84
Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro
90
sharpness 90
af 88
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM versus Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM vs Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro

Which is better, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM or Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro? +

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM worth the price? +

At $2,699, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in build.

Is Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro worth the price? +

At $999, Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM or Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM or Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro? +

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM — leads on sharpness (93 vs 90). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM or Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro? +

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM — leads on build (94 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.