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Compare Samyang 300mm F6.3 ED UMC CS vs Pentax DA 560mm F5.6

Construction

Form Factor
Super Telephoto Prime Lens
Super Telephoto Prime Lens
Image Size
APS-C
APS-C
Lens Barrel
Distance scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Micro Four Thirds-mount, Nikon F-mount, Sony A-mount
Pentax K-mount
Optical Formula | Elements
8 elements
6 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
8 groups
5 groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
25.5 mm / 1.00 in
112 mm / 4.41 in
Size | Diameter
65 mm / 2.56 in
130 mm / 5.12 in
Size | Length
74 mm / 2.91 in
522 mm / 20.55 in
Weight
260 g / 9.19 oz
3040 g / 107.42 oz

Function

Angle Of View
5.5° Diagonal | 4.6° Horizontal | 3.1° Vertical
3.0° Diagonal | 2.5° Horizontal | 1.6° Vertical
Aperture
f/6.3
f/5.6 ~ f/45
Autofocus
No
Crop Factor
1.5
1.5
Focal Length
300 mm
560 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
450.0 mm
840.0 mm
Image Stabilization
No

Performance

Min Focus Distance
1100 mm / 43.31 in
5600 mm / 220.47 in

Production

Debut
2014-04-28
2012-09-10

Reviews

Neofiliac score
40%
16%
Pros
  • Very light and compact for the focal length
  • Affordable for the focal length
  • The longest reach for APS-C
Cons
  • Reflex / mirror construction results in low IQ
  • Dark fixed f/6.3 aperture
  • Dark maximum aperture
  • Large and heavy like a full-frame lens
  • Professionals may prefer FF instead

Price

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