Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
The 42.5mm focal length (85mm equivalent) and f/1.7 aperture deliver smooth bokeh and low-light capability in a tiny 146g body with STM autofocus. Its discreet, pocketable design integrates unobtrusively on small Micro Four Thirds bodies like the Panasonic G100 or Olympus E-M10 series. This lens is best for street photographers and budget-conscious portrait shooters who need a fast, lightweight prime for everyday candid work and environmental portraits.
Focal length 42mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 150 g
af type STM stepper motor
lens type prime
37 Overall Score
Price CA$199
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 42 |
| Focal Length Max | 42 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM stepper motor |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 42mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 290 | 544 | 135 | 107 | 350 |
| AF Type | STM stepper motor | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm | 87.7 | 13.3 | 90.8 | 37.3 | 52.9 | 20.5 | 3.6 | 33.6 | 59.2 | 37.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 81.3 | 86.6 | 90.9 | 82.5 | 83.5 | 80.4 | 78.5 | 89.5 | 37.1 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.6 | 69.8 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.5 | 63.3 | 89.5 | 84.9 | 82.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.7 | 74.7 | 92.8 | 44.9 | 74.6 | 76.8 | 0 | 83.2 | 76.7 | 95.5 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.6 | 74.7 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.2 | 76.8 | 63.3 | 83.2 | 80.3 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.7 | 84.7 | 82.5 | 66.7 | 79 | 76.8 | 0 | 81.8 | 68.9 | 37.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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