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 $299
Snapshot
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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 VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 300mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-60mm | 24-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 590 | 290 | 320 | 570 | 326 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | linear motor | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm | 13.3 | 51.1 | 70.5 | 46.7 | 57.1 | 51.4 | 9.4 | 33.6 | 16.1 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 87 | 84.3 | 52.5 | 91.1 | 83.9 | 44.7 | 93.3 | 68.7 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66 | 0 | 96.6 | 89.8 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
