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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 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. Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 318mm. The Canon RF 100-500mm with a length of 208mm, is 110mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 112mm 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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 100-500mm and the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 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 750g (35%) lighter than the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 which has a weight of 2115g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 100-500mm has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a 95mm 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 95mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 100-500mm has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a focal range of 200-600mm and 3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300 - 900mm .
