Nikon 2042 36mm
Nikon
32 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Yongnuo
80 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon 2042 36mm | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 36 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 36 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | — | 14 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | — | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon 2042 36mm
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Strong aperture (70th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Scores 80 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.