The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 and the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM 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 RF 100-300mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 323mm. The Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM with a length of 100mm, is 223mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 128mm compared to the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 and Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 and the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM 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 RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM weighs 540g, 79% (2050g) lighter than the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8's weight of 2590g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 has a filter size of 112mm whereas the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 112mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 and the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 has a focal range of 100-300mm and
3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
160 - 480mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has a focal range of 14-35mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.4 - 56mm .
