The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L and the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 270mm. The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L with a length of 208mm, is 62mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM's 93mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L and Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L and the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM weighs 930g, 31% (435g) lighter than the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L's weight of 1365g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L and the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Focal Range
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L has a focal range of 100-500mm and 5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 160 - 800mm.
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM 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.