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 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 100-500mm with a length of 208mm, is 3mm 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 100-500mm's 94mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 100-500mm 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 100-500mm 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 100-500mm weighs 1365g, which means it is 10g (0%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 which has a weight of 1375g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 100-500mm and the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 100-500mm 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
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 Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has a focal range of 100-400mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 150-600mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
