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 Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S 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 100-500mm is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S with a length of 118mm, is 90mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 100-500mm also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 100-500mm and Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 100-500mm and the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S 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. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S weighs 630g, 53% (735g) lighter than the Canon RF 100-500mm's weight of 1365g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 100-500mm and the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S 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 Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has the Nikon Z 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 ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z 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 Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and 5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 180mm .
