The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 and the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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. Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 211mm. The Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 with a length of 205mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6's 94mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 and Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 and the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 weighs 1375g, 1% (20g) lighter than the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6's weight of 1395g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 and the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100-400mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.5-5.6 .
