Tamron SP F013N 45mm
Tamron
86 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Yongnuo
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP F013N 45mm
No customer feedback yet
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
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron SP F013N 45mm | Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | eBAND coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | Digital Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.4 | 1x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP F013N 45mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th 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: Tamron SP F013N 45mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.