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 200-800mm 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 200-800mm with a length of 314mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 also has a larger diameter of 120mm compared to the Canon RF 200-800mm's 102mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 and Canon RF 200-800mm 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 200-800mm 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 210g (10%) lighter than the Canon RF 200-800mm which has a weight of 2050g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 and the Canon RF 200-800mm have the same Filter thread size of 95mm .
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 200-800mm 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 200-800mm has a focal range of 200-800mm 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 320 - 1280mm .
