Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm
Its catadioptric Cassegrain design packs a 480mm-equivalent telephoto reach into a remarkably compact 318g body, making it far more portable than a traditional 300mm lens. The fixed f/6.3 aperture creates distinctive donut-shaped bokeh for artistic images, while the manual focus and solid build quality offer precise, durable control. This lens is best for outdoor enthusiasts and travel photographers who prioritize lightweight reach over autofocus speed and low-light performance.
Focal length 300mm
Aperture f/6.3
Mount Fujifilm X
Weight 340 g
af type manual focus only
lens type telephoto
33 Overall Score
Price £160
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 300 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | UMC |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/6.3 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 900 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III VXD G2 28-75mm f/2.8 | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 300mm | 18-50mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 28-75mm | 14mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 290 | 135 | 107 | 540 | 185 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm | 12.7 | 50.2 | 71.6 | 46 | 58 | 50.3 | 9 | 33.6 | 16.4 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.4 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 80.5 | 78.5 | 90.1 | 36.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.6 | 73.7 | 92.8 | 44.5 | 74.5 | 75.9 | 0 | 83.1 | 78.7 | 95.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 63.5 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Tamron Di III VXD G2 28-75mm f/2.8 Compare | 98.2 | 85.7 | 70.2 | 85.8 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 80.5 | 78.4 | 15.1 | 36.7 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 94.7 | 54.2 | 84.6 | 64.6 | 63.5 | 33.6 | 82 | 82.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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