The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 100-500mm and the Canon RF 600mm F11 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 600mm F11 is the longer of the two lenses at 270mm. The Canon RF 100-500mm with a length of 208mm, is 62mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 100-500mm has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Canon RF 600mm F11's 93mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 100-500mm and Canon RF 600mm F11 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 100-500mm and the Canon RF 600mm F11 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 600mm F11 weighs 930g, 31% (435g) lighter than the Canon RF 100-500mm's weight of 1365g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 100-500mm has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon RF 600mm F11 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 100-500mm:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 600mm F11:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 100-500mm and the Canon RF 600mm F11 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 100-500mm 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 .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 600mm F11 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 .
