Sony FE 300 mm f/2.8 GM OSS vs Samyang 300 mm f/6.3 Reflex ED UMC CS
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture Image Stabilization | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | MFT |
| Best For | Wildlife | Budget Wildlife |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/6.3 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 8 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 2 m | 0.9 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.16x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 1470 g | 318 g |
| Length | 124 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Diameter | 265 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Filter Thread | 5 mm | 58 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2024 | 2014 |
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Comparing Sony FE 300 mm f/2.8 GM OSS (300 mm, f/2.8) and Samyang 300 mm f/6.3 Reflex ED UMC CS (300 mm, f/6.3).
Samyang 300 mm f/6.3 Reflex ED UMC CS is the lightest at 318 g, Sony FE 300 mm f/2.8 GM OSS weighs 1470 g.
Sony FE 300 mm f/2.8 GM OSS offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Samyang 300 mm f/6.3 Reflex ED UMC CS can focus closest at 0.9 m minimum focus distance.
Sony FE 300 mm f/2.8 GM OSS includes image stabilization. Sony FE 300 mm f/2.8 GM OSS is weather-sealed for challenging conditions.
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