The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED 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 Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR with a length of 203mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR has a larger diameter of 96mm compared to the Canon RF 100-500mm's 94mm 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 100-500mm weighs 1365g, 13% (205g) lighter than the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR's weight of 1570g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR and the Canon RF 100-500mm have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR has a focal range of 80-400mm and
5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
120 - 600mm.
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.
