Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm
Yongnuo
45 Overall Score
vs
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Meike
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 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
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm | Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 56 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.35★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm0.397score per dollar
vs
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm0.527score per dollar
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
