The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR and the Canon 70-200mm f4L 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. Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 183mm. The Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM with a length of 172mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM's 76mm 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 70-200mm f4L IS USM weighs 760g, 27% (290g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR's weight of 1050g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR and the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S for the Fujifilm G Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has a focal range of 100-200mm and
2.0X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm.