Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
Meike
86 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
Yongnuo
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
No customer feedback yet
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
72 out of 100 high confidence 39 reviews
The Yongnuo 35mm f/2 EF lens is widely praised for its incredible value and decent image quality, especially for the price. Many users find it a great budget option for photography and filmmaking, though some report autofocus issues and a cheap build quality. Overall, it's a solid choice for those on a tight budget who don't need professional-grade performance.
Pros
- Incredible value for money
- Decent image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Great for budget filmmaking
- Good for small spaces
Cons
- Autofocus issues
- Cheap build quality
- Not very sharp
- Potential aperture failure
- Slow autofocus in low light
Value for money 8
Image quality 7
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Sharpness 3
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm | Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | multi coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | DSM digital stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.13x |
Pros & Cons
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm0.216score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm0.350score per dollar
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
