Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
Meike
63 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm
Yongnuo
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
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Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm
72 out of 100 high confidence 39 reviews
The Yongnuo 35mm f/2 EF lens is widely praised for its incredible value and decent image quality, especially for the price. Many users find it a great budget option for photography and filmmaking, though some report autofocus issues and a cheap build quality. Overall, it's a solid choice for those on a tight budget who don't need professional-grade performance.
Pros
- Incredible value for money
- Decent image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Great for budget filmmaking
- Good for small spaces
Cons
- Autofocus issues
- Cheap build quality
- Not very sharp
- Potential aperture failure
- Slow autofocus in low light
Value for money 8
Image quality 7
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Sharpness 3
Scores
Video Cinema
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Street
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm | Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 7 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multilayer Coatings | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:4.35 |
Pros & Cons
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm0.190score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm0.431score per dollar
Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
