Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
Viltrox Air AF 15mm f/1.7 15mm
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 Air AF 15mm f/1.7 15mm
This Viltrox lens range receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional value, sharpness, and fast apertures. Users consistently praise the image quality and build, noting it punches far above its price point. A minority report issues with chromatic aberration, noisy autofocus in video, firmware updates, and occasional defective units, but the general sentiment is that these are excellent budget primes.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast aperture (f/1.2, f/1.7, f/1.8)
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast scenes
- Noisy autofocus in video
- Aperture ring moves too easily
- Firmware update process is cumbersome
- Occasional defective units
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm | Viltrox Air AF 15mm f/1.7 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 23 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 23 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | Nano multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 229 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 Air AF 15mm f/1.7 15mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
No current pricing available
Viltrox Air AF 15mm f/1.7 15mm
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm wins 2 specs while Viltrox Air AF 15mm f/1.7 15mm wins 4.
