Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
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
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM stepping motor | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1x | 1:7.3 |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
