Yongnuo YN35mm F2 Canon
Score: 28/100
Panasonic LUMIX 45-150mm
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Panasonic 45-150 mm f/4-5.6 is a ultra-compact telephoto zoom that delivers solid central sharpness, effective optical stabilization, and quiet autofocus, making it ideal for travel and video. Its plastic build, lack of weather sealing, and soft corners at full zoom keep it in the budget-friendly tier.
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 | 45 mm |
35 mm | 150 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 fbest | 4 f |
| ↓ lower better | 179.9 gbest | 318 g |
| ↓ lower better | 59 mmbest | 102 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 25 cmbest | 90 cm |
0.23 xbest | 0.17 x | |
12 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Autofocus Motor Type | DC motor | Stepping Motor |
Optical(5) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 35 mm | 45 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 35 mm | 150 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 2 f | 4.0 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 25 cm | 90 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.23 x | 0.17 x |
Physical(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 179.9 g | 318 g |
Length (mm) | 59 mm | 102 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 praise the lens for its ultra-compact footprint, effective MEGA O.I.S., and solid central sharpness, while noting softened corners at the telephoto extreme and a basic build compared to higher-end alternatives.
Everyday users love the lens's portability, stabilization, and price-to-performance ratio, but complain about a stiff zoom ring, corner softness at full zoom, and the all-plastic construction.
