Tamron B023 10-24mm
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron B023 10-24mm
The Tamron 10-24mm lens receives mostly positive feedback for its ultra-wide field of view, sharpness, and value compared to Canon alternatives. Users praise its versatility for landscapes and portraits, though some note autofocus can be slow and noisy. A few negative reviews highlight reliability issues, including a lens that stopped working and warranty problems with third-party sellers. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget-friendly wide-angle option for amateur and semi-pro photographers.
Pros
- Ultra-wide field of view
- Good value for money
- Sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for landscapes and portraits
Cons
- Slow and noisy autofocus
- Variable aperture
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty problems with third-party sellers
- Plastic construction
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron B023 10-24mm | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 6★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating, BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-4.5 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLD | DSM digital stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm | 23 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x★ | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron B023 10-24mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.