The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 200-800mm and the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R 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 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is the longer of the two lenses at 315mm. The Canon RF 200-800mm with a length of 314mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 200-800mm has a larger diameter of 102mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R's 99mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 200-800mm and Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 200-800mm and the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R 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. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R weighs 1605g, 21% (445g) lighter than the Canon RF 200-800mm's weight of 2050g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 200-800mm has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R 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 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 200-800mm:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 200-800mm has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R 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 200-800mm has a focal range of 200-800mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
320 - 1280mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 225-900mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
