Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
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
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
The Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 lens is widely praised as an exceptional value, delivering sharp images, good color rendition, and solid autofocus at a fraction of the cost of Sony alternatives. Users highlight its lightweight, compact design, making it ideal for travel and everyday carry. While some note it lacks weather sealing and the maximum aperture is f/2.5 rather than f/2, most find the optical quality and performance far exceed expectations for the price. A few mention it may require some post-processing, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact
- Good autofocus performance
- Pleasant color rendition
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Maximum aperture f/2.5 (not f/2)
- Plastic build (except mount)
- May require post-processing
- Manual focus not linear
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm | Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 10 |
| Groups | 8 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | high-definition nano multi-layer coating, front lens waterproof and anti-fouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM digital stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 340 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x | 1:7.14★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 66 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
