7Artisans AF25mm F1.8 25mm
7Artisans
72 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
Yongnuo
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans AF25mm F1.8 25mm
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Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 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
Macro
Street
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| 7Artisans AF25mm F1.8 25mm | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | DSM digital stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 25 mm | 23 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans AF25mm F1.8 25mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th 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)
Pricing
7Artisans AF25mm F1.8 25mm0.425score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm0.241score per dollar
7Artisans AF25mm F1.8 25mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
