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Yongnuo ART YN 35mm f/1.8S DA ART 35mm
The 265g build with weather sealing and a bright f/1.8 aperture stands out, utilizing two ED and two aspherical elements with Nano Multilayer Coating for controlled aberrations on Sony APS-C bodies. Its quiet STM motor and metal construction deliver a premium feel at a budget-friendly price, effectively providing a 52.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view. This lens is best for street and travel photographers using Sony a6000-series cameras who need a lightweight, durable prime for everyday shooting.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 265 g
af type STM
lens type prime
59 Overall Score
Price CA$199
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Multilayer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.33 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Yongnuo ART YN 35mm f/1.8S DA ART 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 265 | 590 | 290 | 135 | 326 | 298 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Dual phase linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongnuo ART YN 35mm f/1.8S DA ART 35mm | 86.8 | 23 | 87.7 | 66.6 | 71.2 | 20.2 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 67.1 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 0 | 83.3 | 81 | 95.3 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.4 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 65.6 | 36.8 |
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