The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR 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 Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR with a length of 89mm, is 119mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 100-500mm also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR and Canon RF 100-500mm to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR 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. Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR weighs 440g, which means it is 925g (67%) lighter than the Canon RF 100-500mm which has a weight of 1365g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Canon RF 100-500mm has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 100-500mm:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Canon RF 100-500mm has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a focal range of 16-80mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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 .
