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 100-500mm 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 Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 with a length of 196mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 100-500mm also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1's 92mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 and Canon RF 100-500mm 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 100-500mm 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. Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 weighs 1285g, which means it is 80g (5%) lighter than the Canon RF 100-500mm which has a weight of 1365g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 has a filter size of 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 100-500mm:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 has the Leica L 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 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100-500mm but while Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 has the fastest aperture of
F5-7.1 , the Canon RF 100-500mm's widest aperture value is
F4.5-7.1 .
