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 and the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 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. Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 is the longer of the two lenses at 328mm. The Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 with a length of 323mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 128mm compared to the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5's 120mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 and Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 and the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 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. Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 weighs 1840g, which means it is 750g (28%) lighter than the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 which has a weight of 2590g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 has a 112mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5:
And these are the 112mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 has the Canon RF 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 Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 has a focal range of 100-400mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
150 - 600mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8 has a focal range of 100-300mm and 3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 160 - 480mm .
