The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and the Canon RF 100-500mm 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 Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR with a length of 53mm, is 155mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR has a larger diameter of 221mm compared to the Canon RF 100-500mm's 94mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and Canon RF 100-500mm to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and the Canon RF 100-500mm 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 5.2mm f2.8 VR weighs 352g, which means it is 1013g (74%) lighter than the Canon RF 100-500mm which has a weight of 1365g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and the Canon RF 100-500mm has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 5.2mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
8mm .
On the other hand, the 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 .
