Yongnuo YN35mm F2 Canon
Score: 28/100
Panasonic LUMIX G Lens
Score: 60/100Rankings
The Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH is a compact, fast-aperture prime that delivers sharp images and quiet AF, making it a strong value for Micro Four Thirds shooters. Its lack of IS and weather sealing keep it from harsher environments, but its portability and price are hard to beat.
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 mm | 25 mmbest |
35 mmbest | 25 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 f | 1.7 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 179.9 gbest | 222 g |
| ↓ lower better | 59 mmbest | 82 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 25 cmbest | 25 cmbest |
0.23 xbest | 0.14 x | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Autofocus Motor Type | DC motor | Stepper motor |
Optical(5) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 35 mm | 25 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 35 mm | 25 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 2 f | 1.7 f |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.23 x | 0.14 x |
Coating Type | Multi-coated | Nano Surface Coating |
Physical(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 179.9 g | 222 g |
Length (mm) | 59 mm | 82 mm |
Filter Thread Diameter (mm) | 52 mm | 46 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 Panasonic 25mm F1.7 as one of the best value-driven primes for Micro Four Thirds, highlighting its sharpness, compactness, fast aperture, and quiet stepping motor for video.
Everyday users echo the experts, lauding the lens as a perfect walk-around option with strong low-light capability, fast and silent AF, and impressive sharpness. Common complaints focus on flare, the absence of weather sealing, and occasional focus quirks on older bodies.
