The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S and the Canon RF 1200mm F8L 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 1200mm F8L is the longer of the two lenses at 537mm. The Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S with a length of 437mm, is 100mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 1200mm F8L also has a larger diameter of 168mm compared to the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S's 165mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S and Canon RF 1200mm F8L to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S and the Canon RF 1200mm F8L 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. Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S weighs 3260g, which means it is 80g (2%) lighter than the Canon RF 1200mm F8L which has a weight of 3340g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Canon RF 1200mm F8L 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 1200mm F8L:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Canon RF 1200mm F8L has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
900mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 1200mm F8L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 1200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 1920mm .
