The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III 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. Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM is the longer of the two lenses at 448mm. The Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III with a length of 128mm, is 320mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM also has a larger diameter of 168mm compared to the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM and Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III Size and Weight 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. Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III weighs 790g, 74% (2260g) lighter than the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM's weight of 3050g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Focal Range
Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
960mm .
On the other hand, the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6 - 56mm .
