Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 18mm
Canon
51 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Yongnuo
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 18mm
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Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Internal movement concerns 3
Weight 2
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 18mm | Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-29★ | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 18mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Scores 70 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.