Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
Yongnuo
94 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm | Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 23 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 23 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM digital stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 23 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.