Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
Canon
62 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 9 |
| Groups | 14 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm0.023score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 11.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
