The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 800mm F11 and the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR 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. Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 461mm. The Canon RF 800mm F11 with a length of 281mm, is 180mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR also has a larger diameter of 160mm compared to the Canon RF 800mm F11'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. Canon RF 800mm F11 weighs 1260g, which means it is 3330g (72%) lighter than the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR which has a weight of 4590g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 800mm F11 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR 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 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 800mm F11:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 800mm F11 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
800mm but while Canon RF 800mm F11 has the fastest aperture of
F11, the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR's widest aperture value is
F5.6.
