The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 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. Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 is the longer of the two lenses at 210mm. The Canon RF 100-500mm with a length of 208mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 100-500mm has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7's 93mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 and Canon RF 100-500mm to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 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. Canon RF 100-500mm weighs 1365g, 20% (359g) lighter than the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7's weight of 1724g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 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 Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 100-500mm:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 has the Sony E 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 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.
Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 has a focal range of 150-500mm and
3.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
225 - 750mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 100-500mm has a focal range of 100-500mm and 5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 160 - 800mm .
