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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
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 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Viltrox WCL-X100VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 300mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 18-50mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 290 | 130 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | stepping motor | Autofocus |
| 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 | 13.9 | 57.4 | 68.8 | 43.9 | 53.1 | 57.6 | 8.9 | 33.6 | 16.7 | 37.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 91.6 | 42.2 | 71.4 | 79.7 | 0 | 82.9 | 74.1 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 86.9 | 86 | 80.5 | 66.1 | 76.4 | 79.7 | 0 | 81.4 | 65.3 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 14.5 | 85 | 92.4 | 80.2 | 22.6 | 80.4 | 78.3 | 88 | 37.9 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 92.5 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.6 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 88 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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