Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .

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Product
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Name Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Samyang Nikon
SKU SYIO13518-E
Release Date and Price
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Release Year 2022 2000
Release Date 2022-01-28
MSRP N/A 1494 USD
Last known price 699 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Lens Type Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Mount Sony E Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 69 cm 145 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24
Aperture
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 11 No information
Optics
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 Ultra-precision Aspherical element, two high-refractive index elements and three extra-low dispersion elements No information
Focal Length
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Focal Length 135 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 93 mm 90 mm
Length 130 mm 222 mm
Weight 772 gr 1440 gr
Other
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A