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 Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC 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 200-800mm is the longer of the two lenses at 314mm. The Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC with a length of 258mm, is 56mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has a larger diameter of 106mm compared to the Canon RF 200-800mm's 102mm diameter.
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. Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC weighs 1951g, 4% (99g) lighter than the Canon RF 200-800mm's weight of 2050g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 200-800mm and the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC have the same Filter thread size of 95mm.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 200-800mm has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
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 Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has a focal range of 150-600mm 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 240 - 960mm.
