Nikon NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR
Score: 74/100
Yongnuo YN35mm F2 Canon
Score: 28/100Rankings
The Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is a lightweight, retractable telephoto zoom aimed at APS-C users. It offers solid optical performance, VR, and a silent AF motor, though its plastic construction and lack of weather sealing limit rugged use.
The Yongnuo YN35mm F2 is a budget-friendly, fast-aperture prime offering solid optics and a sturdy metal mount. It shines in portability and price but suffers from slower autofocus and a fragile filter thread.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 55 mm | 35 mmbest |
200 mmbest | 35 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 f | 2 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 335 g | 179.9 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 100 mm | 59 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 110 cm | 25 cmbest |
0.23 xbest | 0.23 xbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Nikon F | Canon EF |
Autofocus Motor Type | Silent Wave Motor | DC motor |
Optical(5) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 55 mm | 35 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 200 mm | 35 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 4 f | 2 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 110 cm | 25 cm |
Coating Type | Super Spectra | Multi-coated |
Physical(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 335 g | 179.9 g |
Length (mm) | 100 mm | 59 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the lens for its portability, solid optical performance and the addition of VR, while noting the plastic mount and lack of a built-in hood as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the lightweight travel companion and effective VR, but complain about the missing hood, cheap plastic feel, and reduced sharpness at 200 mm wide open.
“Perfect travel companion”
“Great for beginners”
“Perfect for travel”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the YN35mm F2 as a surprisingly capable lens for its price, praising its optical performance, fast aperture, and sturdy metal mount, while noting that its autofocus speed and overall build fall short of native premium lenses and that it lacks stabilization.
Everyday users love the lens for its portability, low-light capability, and affordability, but complain about slow or hunting autofocus in dim conditions and a fragile filter thread.
