The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 300mm f6.3 and the Canon 300mm f2.8L IS II USM 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. Canon 300mm f2.8L IS II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 249mm. The Samyang 300mm f6.3 with a length of 74mm, is 175mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 300mm f2.8L IS II USM also has a larger diameter of 128mm compared to the Samyang 300mm f6.3's 65mm diameter.
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. Samyang 300mm f6.3 weighs 260g, which means it is 2140g (89%) lighter than the Canon 300mm f2.8L IS II USM which has a weight of 2400g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 300mm f6.3 has a filter size of 26mm whereas the Canon 300mm f2.8L 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 26mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 300mm f6.3:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 300mm f2.8L IS II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 300mm f6.3 and the Canon 300mm f2.8L IS II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Samyang 300mm f6.3 is also available in Nikon F (DX) , Four Thirds and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
300mm but while Samyang 300mm f6.3 has the fastest aperture of
F6.3, the Canon 300mm f2.8L IS II USM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.