Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
Yongnuo
94 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm F2.8 27mm
TTArtisan
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm F2.8 27mm
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Specifications
| Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm | TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm F2.8 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 23 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 23 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 6 |
| Groups | 9 | 5 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/27 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | (function(f) {var _np=(window.P._namespace("DetailPageProductOve |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 39 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM digital stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 23 mm★ | 27 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm F2.8 27mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm0.378score per dollar
vs
TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm F2.8 27mm0.314score per dollar
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
