Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II Detailed Comparison

Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II

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Telephoto Mirror Prime | Nikon F (DX)

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Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED VR II

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II over Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS

Image Stabilization	Yes vs None	Sharper Images
Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 6.3	faster lens at wide
Diaphragm Blades	9 vs	better Bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing

Samyang 300mm f6.3 vs Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED VR II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samyang 300mm f6.3	Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED VR II
Brand	Samyang	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$259.00	$5,496.95
Lens Type	Telephoto Mirror Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	300mm	300mm
Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F6.3	F2.8
Min Aperture	F6.3	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	9
Optics
Optical Elements	8	11
Optical Groups	8	8
Special Elements	unknown	with 3 ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	41640m	2.3m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	N/A	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Unknown	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	260g	2900g
Diameter	65mm	124mm
Length	74mm	268mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Yes
Filter Thread	26mm	52mm
Filter Notes	Rear-mounted 25.5mm filters	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HK-30
Tripod Collar	No	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	-
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