The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR and the Samyang 300mm f6.3 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. Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Samyang 300mm f6.3 with a length of 74mm, is 132mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 122mm 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 318g, 85% (1947g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR's weight of 2265g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR and the Samyang 300mm f6.3 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Samyang 300mm f6.3 is also available in Canon EF-M , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 300mm f6.3 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 300mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
