Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm
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
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm
The Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 is widely praised as a sharp, fast, and well-built lens that offers excellent value for money, especially for APS-C cameras like Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts. Users love its image quality, bokeh, and compact size, though some note soft corners wide open, occasional autofocus hunting, and chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. The de-clicked aperture ring is a plus for video but a minor con for stills photographers who prefer clicks.
Pros
- Sharp center sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Soft corners wide open
- Occasional autofocus hunting
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- De-clicked aperture ring not for stills
- Not as sharp as some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm | Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 23 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 23 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | HD Nano Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/33 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1x | 1:10 |
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 (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 20 specs.