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Compare Samyang 300mm F6.3 ED UMC CS vs Canon RF 800mm F11

Construction

Colors
Black
Form Factor
Super Telephoto Prime Lens
Super Telephoto Prime Lens
Image Size
APS-C
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Distance scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Micro Four Thirds-mount, Nikon F-mount, Sony A-mount
Canon RF-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
8 elements
11 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
8 groups
8 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
Gapless double-layer diffractive optics groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
25.5 mm / 1.00 in
95 mm / 3.74 in
Size | Diameter
65 mm / 2.56 in
102 mm / 4.02 in
Size | Length
74 mm / 2.91 in
352 mm / 13.86 in
Weight
260 g / 9.19 oz
1260 g / 44.52 oz

Function

Angle Of View
5.5° Diagonal | 4.6° Horizontal | 3.1° Vertical
3.1° Diagonal | 2.6° Horizontal | 1.7° Vertical
Aperture
f/6.3
f/11 ~ f/11
Autofocus
No
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
Focal Length
300 mm
800 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
450.0 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Yes (4 stops)
Weather Resistance
No

Performance

Max Magnification
0.14x
Min Focus Distance
1100 mm / 43.31 in
6000 mm / 236.22 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2014-04-28
2020-07-09

Reviews

Neofiliac score
40%
35%
Pros
  • Very light and compact for the focal length
  • Affordable for the focal length
  • Optically stabilized
  • 800mm reach for less than $1k
  • Relatively lightweight
  • Collapsible design saves space
Cons
  • Reflex / mirror construction results in low IQ
  • Dark fixed f/6.3 aperture
  • Very dark maximum aperture
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Not the most solid construction
  • Not compatible with teleconverters

Price

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