I have said it before, and I’ll say it again – the 35mm
prime lens is an awesome lens and it is a lens that all photographers should
have a go with at some point. I have to admit that I was a bit sceptical about
the 35mm focal length and questioned how much I would actually use a 35mm prime
lens, however my fears were dumbfounded since my 35mm prime lens is now
permanently attached to one of my cameras. I love the 35mm focal length, I love
the 35mm prime lens and I think that if you take the time to give a 35mm prime
lens a go you’ll end up loving it too.
There was a time when most of the 35mm prime lenses were
mid-priced lenses, with a few aimed at the top-end of the market. Mid-priced
lenses are affordable but they are still an investment that requires you to dig
deep and be prepared to spend a few hundred bucks. However, times have now
changed and there is a 35mm prime lens “New kid on the block”, and this is the
Yongnuo 35mm f2 lens.
Yongnuo are well known for making affordable flash
photography equipment that not only has features found on the top end (and way
more expensive) speed lights but is also good quality and long lasting. Yongnuo
have now started making lenses and, all things considered they are pretty good.
Let’s take a look at the Yongnuo 35mm f2 lens (full review here).......
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Focal Length – Full
frame/APS-C:- 35mm/56mm/ Aperture:- 2 - 22 /Min focus:- 9.8”/ Dimensions:- 2.9”
X 2.3”/ Weight:- 5.4oz / Image stabilization:- No / Price (approx.) $USD/£ GBP:-
$90.00/£85.00
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First off the Yongnuo 35mm f2 lens is not in the same league
as the Canon 35mm f2 IS lens, so to compare the two isn’t fair as the Canon has
better build quality and better image quality. The Canon 35mm f2 IS lens is
also several times more expensive than the Yongnuo, so the Canon shouldn’t be a
little better – it should be way better.
For the price the Yongnuo 35mm f2 is an exceptional lens for
the money. Okay, the build quality may be a little suspect (think Canon 50mm f1.8
build quality) but if you look after it and treat it with a little respect you
won’t have too many problem with it.
The image quality of this lens is very good, given the cost
of the lens. The Yongnuo 35mm f2 lens is a little soft wide open at f2 but the
sharpness improves when you stop it down. There are times when a slightly soft
focus results in a pleasing photo (I am thinking of taking photos of
babies/infants and ladies here) so the fact this lens is a little soft wide
open may not be such a big deal.
Where Yongnuo have done really well is with the price. This
lens is super cheap, and I can’t believe Yongnuo can make a 35mm lens this good
for such little money. Surely they can’t be making a profit with it.
If you have wanted to have a go with a 35mm prime lens
without spending a lot of money the Yongnuo 35mm f2 lens allows you to do this,
and what’s more is you can get some half decent photos too. If you want to see
what this lens can do you may want to check out the Flickr Group photo pool.
Below is a quick video clip detailing the pros and cons of the Canon 35mm f2 IS lens you may find useful/worth a look.
Below is a quick video clip detailing the pros and cons of the Canon 35mm f2 IS lens you may find useful/worth a look.
Related reading
Below are some links to other Yongnuo photography equipment
reviews that may be of interest to you – goes to show just what great
photography gear Yongnuo makes.
- Review of the Yongnuo 50mm f1.8
- Review of the Yongnuo YN-14EX macroflash
- Review of the Yongnuo YN24 macro twinlight
- Review of the Yongnuo 622 flashtriggers
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