The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 100-400mm and the Fujifilm XF 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. Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 211mm. The Canon RF 100-400mm with a length of 165mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Canon RF 100-400mm's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 100-400mm and Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 100-400mm and the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 100-400mm weighs 635g, which means it is 740g (53%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 which has a weight of 1375g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 100-400mm has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 100-400mm:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 100-400mm has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100-400mm but while Canon RF 100-400mm has the fastest aperture of
F5.6-8 , the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6's widest aperture value is
F4.5 - F5.6 .
