The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR 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. Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Samyang 300mm f6.3 with a length of 74mm, is 74mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR also has a larger diameter of 89mm 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, 65% (490g) lighter than the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR's weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Samyang 300mm f6.3 has a 26mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR:
And these are the 26mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 300mm f6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Samyang 300mm f6.3 has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Samyang 300mm f6.3 is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
300mm but while Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has the fastest aperture of
F4.0, the Samyang 300mm f6.3's widest aperture value is
F6.3.