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 Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR 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 Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR with a length of 304mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 128mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 and Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR 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 Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR 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 100-300mm f2.8 weighs 2590g, which means it is 660g (20%) lighter than the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR which has a weight of 3250g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 and the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR have the same Filter thread size of 112mm .
Below are links to the 112mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
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 Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR has a focal range of 120-300mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 180 - 450mm .
