The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 1200mm F8L and the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM 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 1200mm F8L is the longer of the two lenses at 537mm. The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM with a length of 449mm, is 88mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 1200mm F8L also has a larger diameter of 168mm compared to the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM's 164mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 1200mm F8L and Sony FE 600mm F4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 1200mm F8L and the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM 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. Sony FE 600mm F4 GM weighs 3040g, 8% (300g) lighter than the Canon RF 1200mm F8L's weight of 3340g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 1200mm F8L has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has a 41mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 1200mm F8L:
And these are the 41mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 1200mm F8L has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM 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 1200mm F8L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 1200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
1920mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 900mm .
