Viltrox EVO 35mm F1.8II EVO(Full-Frame) 35mm
Viltrox
68 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
Yongnuo
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox EVO 35mm F1.8II EVO(Full-Frame) 35mm
No customer feedback yet
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Internal movement concerns 3
Weight 2
Scores
Portrait
Macro
Street
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox EVO 35mm F1.8II EVO(Full-Frame) 35mm | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Front element with water and smudge-resistant coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | DSM digital stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 340 mm | 23 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox EVO 35mm F1.8II EVO(Full-Frame) 35mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox EVO 35mm F1.8II EVO(Full-Frame) 35mm
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
