The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM and the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 205mm. The Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM with a length of 193mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 94mm.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 weighs 1395g, 12% (195g) lighter than the Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM's weight of 1590g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM and the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100-400mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.5 - F5.6.
