Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
Canon
83 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Yongnuo
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
No customer feedback yet
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 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
Macro
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm | Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 58 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1.2x★ | 1x |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm0.224score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm0.281score per dollar
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
