Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
Yongnuo
35 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 42 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 42 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM stepper motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm0.271score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.190score per dollar
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
