sse 420-800mm
sse
46 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
Yongnuo
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
sse 420-800mm
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Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 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
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Street
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Portrait
Specifications
| sse 420-800mm | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 420 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | Super HD Multi-Coated | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/8.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | DSM stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 62 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1x★ |
Pros & Cons
sse 420-800mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
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)
Pricing
sse 420-800mm0.659score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm0.275score per dollar
sse 420-800mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
Scores 68 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.
