The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM 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. Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 264mm. The Samyang 300mm f6.3 with a length of 74mm, is 190mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM also has a larger diameter of 124mm 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, 78% (1152g) lighter than the Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM's weight of 1470g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Super Telephoto Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM and the Samyang 300mm f6.3 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Samyang 300mm f6.3 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
300mm but while Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Samyang 300mm f6.3's widest aperture value is
F6.3.
