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Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 ED UMC CS EF-M Mount Review

Samyang Reflex 300mm  f6.3 ED UMC CS

Main Features

  • 300mm Focal Range
  • F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • Weight: 318g / 0.70 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 65mm x 74mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.9m
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Samyang 300mm f6.3 Overview


Samyang 300mm f6.3 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Super Telephoto Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF-M Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samyang 300mm f6.3 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang 300mm f6.3 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeExcellent
SportsExcellent
PortraitFair
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingFair
Walk AroundPoor
VloggingPoor
LandscapePoor
Macro

Reasons to Buy Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 ED UMC CS Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 ED UMC CS lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
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CONs
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Samyang 300mm f6.3 is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-M lenses are , and .

Samyang 300mm f6.3 is also available in Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samyang 300mm f6.3 has a maximum diameter of 65mm and total length of 74mm. It weighs 318g / 11.2 oz.




Focal Range

Samyang 300mm f6.3 has a fixed focal length of 300mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

Samyang 300mm f6.3 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).


Aperture

Samyang 300mm f6.3 has a max aperture of F6.3 and a minimum aperture of F6.3.

Optical Formula

Samyang 300mm f6.3's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 9 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 ED glass element.

Lens Hood

Samyang 300mm f6.3 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Samyang 300mm f6.3

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Samyang 300mm f6.3 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Samyang 300mm f6.3 Lens
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35mm FF 830 g / 1.83 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Samyang 300mm f6.3 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF-M
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 300mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F6.3
Min Aperture F6.3
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements 1 ED glass element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.9m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 318g
Diameter 65mm
Length 74mm
Materials Metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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