The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 600mm F11 and the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS USM 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 600mm f4.0L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 456mm. The Canon RF 600mm F11 with a length of 270mm, is 186mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 168mm compared to the Canon RF 600mm F11's 93mm 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. Canon RF 600mm F11 weighs 930g, which means it is 4430g (82%) lighter than the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS USM which has a weight of 5360g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 600mm F11 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS USM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 600mm F11:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 600mm F11 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS USM 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
600mm but while Canon RF 600mm F11 has the fastest aperture of
F11, the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS USM's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
