The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 and the Canon RF 100-400mm 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. Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 is the longer of the two lenses at 196mm. The Canon RF 100-400mm with a length of 165mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 also has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Canon RF 100-400mm's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 and Canon RF 100-400mm to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 and the Canon RF 100-400mm 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. Canon RF 100-400mm weighs 635g, 50% (650g) lighter than the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1's weight of 1285g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon RF 100-400mm has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 100-400mm:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon RF 100-400mm has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 has a focal range of 100-500mm 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
150 - 750mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 100-400mm has a focal range of 100-400mm and 4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 160 - 640mm .
