Yongnuo YN35mm F2 Canon
Score: 28/100
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a pocket-sized, affordable standard prime delivering sharp central performance and a bright aperture for low-light work. While it lacks weather sealing and shows some corner softness and vignetting, its quiet STM motor and control ring make it ideal for beginners and vloggers.
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 | 35 mmbest | 50 mm |
35 mm | 50 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 f | 1.8 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 179.9 g | 159 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 59 mm | 40.5 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 25 cmbest | 30 cm |
0.23 x | 0.25 xbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Canon EF | Canon RF |
Autofocus Motor Type | DC motor | STM |
Optical(6) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 35 mm | 50 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 35 mm | 50 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 2 f | 1.8 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 25 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.23 x | 0.25 x |
Coating Type | Multi-coated | Super Spectra Coating |
Physical(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 179.9 g | 159 g |
Length (mm) | 59 mm | 40.5 mm |
Filter Thread Diameter (mm) | 52 mm | 43 mm |
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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.
“Perfect for travel”
“Reignited my creativity”
“Love the size and weight. It's so light on my A7 III.”
Professional reviewers agree the RF 50mm F1.8 STM fills a critical gap in Canon's mirrorless lineup, offering a bargain-priced, sharp, and compact standard prime, though it suffers from corner softness, vignetting, and modest bokeh.
Everyday users rate the lens highly, praising its sharpness, low-light capability, tiny size and quiet AF, while noting AF noise, soft corners at wide apertures, and a plasticky feel.
