The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM and the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS II USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 600mm F4 GM weighs 3040g, which means it is 880g (22%) lighter than the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS II USM which has a weight of 3920g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS II USM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon 600mm f4.0L IS II USM has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
600mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.
