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Samyang 300mm F/6.3 ED UMC CS Lens
For Canon EF Mount
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.58
Manual Focus Only lens.Lens Description
The Samyang 300mm F/6.3 ED UMC CS is a super telephoto prime designed for cameras with APS-C (1.6X) sensors. This prime has a 300mm focal-length. It provides the same field of view as a 480mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.
This prime is capable of focusing down to 110cm from the imaging plane. The lens is not capable of autofocus and so the focus-distance must always be manually adjusted via the focus-ring.
This version has a Canon EF lens mount. Follow this link to see all current compatible digital cameras: Canon EF mount cameras with APS-C (1.6X) or larger sensor. Samyang also made this lens available for Nikon F, Sony A, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon M, Four-Thirds, Micro Four-Thirds mounts.
Samyang 300mm F/6.3 ED UMC CS Specifications
| Brand | Samyang | Model | 300mm F/6.3 ED UMC CS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Max FLM | 1.6X | |
| Focal Length | 300mm | View Angle | 5.5° |
| Max Aperture | F/6.3 | Min Aperture | F/6.3 |
| Min Focus | 110cm | Magnification | Unknown |
| Filter Size | 58mm | Aperture Blades | |
| Size (D x L) | 65 x 76mm | Weight | 270g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | Manual Focus only |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | N / A |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2013-06-13 |
| Limitations | Completely manual lens. Aperture must be operated manually. Manual focus only. | ||
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Samyang 300mm F/6.3 Facts
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.58Manual Focus Only lens.| 300mm Focal-Length | F/6.3 Constant Aperture |
| 58mm Filter Thread | Manual Focus only |
| Canon EF Mount | 1.6 Max Crop-Factor |
| 270g Lens Weight | 65 x 76mm (D x L) |
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