Review YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)


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  1. Browse Navigation
  2. In short
  3. History
  4. All lenses and teleconverters Yongnuo
  5. Alternatives and cost comparisons
  6. Main Specifications
  7. Assembly
  8. Focusing
  9. Image quality
  10. Sample Photos on Nikon D90 (DX)
  11. Sample Photos on Nikon D700 (FX)
  12. Sample photos on Fujifilm S5 Pro (DX)
  13. Sample photos with processing
  14. Differences from DX 35 / 1.8G
  15. Differences from 35 / 2D
  16. My experience
  17. Video review
  18. Lens prices
  19. Results
  20. User Comments
  21. Add your review or question on the lens

It's important: Please note that the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 lens, in versions for Nikon and Canon cameras, looks very different from each other. Usually third-party lenses such as tokina, Tamron, Sigma, Carl Zeiss etc., have a very similar case design for versions for different systems. Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 version for Nikon cameras replicates case design Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Asphericalversion Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 for Canon EOS cameras copies the design of the case Canon Lens EF 50mm 1: 1.8 II.

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

In short

Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N) is a fast prime from the Chinese manufacturer Yongnuo Digital. The lens copied the body design of the original Nikon 50 / 1.8G and optical properties Canon lens EF 35mm 1: 2. All in all, good (all of a sudden for a Chinese lens!).

First of all, Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N) is interesting to owners motorless Nikon camerasAs replacement for popular lens Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.8G. Also Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 can serve as a good substitute for old Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm 1: 2D.

The company has done work on the errors that I met with the model Yongnuo 50mm 1: 1.8, in the end, Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 turned out to be better.

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

History

On April 21, 2015 a lens for Canon EOS cameras was presented - Yongnuo Lens EF 35mm 1: 2 (model YN35mm F2).

Almost a year and a half later, the Nikon version - Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 (model YN35mm F2Nshown in this review), which was presented 1 September 2016 years.

Please note that there are two sub-versions of this lens that differ in depth of field - one has a depth of field scale for F / 16, the other does not (this sub-version is shown in this review).

Let me remind you that the first lens from Yongnuo Digital was a fifty dollars for Canon EOS cameras - Yongnuo Lens EF 50mm 1: 1.8 (YN50mm F1.8) submitted on December 27, 2014.

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

Alternatives and price comparisons

Below I have prepared a list with all similar lenses (fixes in the range of 30-40 mm) with automatic focus support for Nikon SLR cameras and indicated the difference in cost between them and the hero from this review:

  1. Yongnuo around in 4.5 times cheaper Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm 1: 2D (390 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)
  2. approximately at 2 times cheaper Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm 1: 2 MKI (150 USD vs 80 USD per second lenses)
  3. approximately at 2.5 times cheaper Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.8G (200 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)
  4. approximately at 6 times cheaper Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.8G (525 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)
  5. approximately at 20 times cheaper Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.4G (1700 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)
  6. approximately at 3 times cheaper Nikon DX AF-S Micro Nikkor 40/ 2.8G (270 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)
  7. approximately at 7 times cheaper Tamron 35mm F / 1.8 SP DI USD VC (600 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)
  8. approximately at 10.5 times cheaper Sigma 35mm 1: 1.4 DG HSM | A (900 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)
  9. approximately at 6 times cheaper Sigma 30mm 1: 1.4 DC HSM | A (500 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)
  10. approximately at 14 times cheaper Sigma 40mm 1: 1.4 DG HSM | A (1200 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)
  11. approximately at 2.5 times cheaper Sigma 30mm 1: 1.4 EX DC (200 USD vs 80 USD per second lenses)
  12. approximately at 2.5 times cheaper Sigma 30mm 1: 1.4 EX DC HSM (200 USD vs 80 USD per second lenses)
  13. approximately at 3 times cheaper Tokina MACRO 35 F2.8DX AT-X PRO (230 USD vs 80 USD per second lenses)
  14. approximately at 1.1 times cheaper yongnuo 40mm 1: 2.8 (90 USD vs 85 USD for new lenses)

As a result, the new Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N) is cheaper than even the cheapest option in the used state. I indicated prices based on average current value in online stores... Unfortunately, the used Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 is sold only slightly cheaper than the new one, therefore for the 'used' version I have indicated a cost of $ 80.

In general, there is no cheaper AF lens mount for Nikon SLR cameras (both FX and DX) than the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2, which would be shorter than 50 mm. In terms of cost, only the second-hand ones are approaching the new Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2. old men Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm 1: 2.8 (MKI) / Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm 1: 2.8 (MKII) / Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm 1: 2.8D (MKIII).

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)


All Yongnuo Lenses

Bayonet mount Sony FE [DF, FULL FRAME] и Sony E[DA,APS-C]:

  1. yongnuo 11 mm 1:1.8 DA DSM WL S [announcement]
  2. yongnuo 16 mm 1:1.8 DA DSM S [announcement]
  3. yongnuo 35 mm 1: 2 DF DSM S [review]
  4. yongnuo 50 mm 1: 1.8 DF DSM S [announce]
  5. yongnuo 50 mm 1:1.8 DA DSM S [overview]
  6. yongnuo 85 mm 1: 1.8 DF DSM S [review]
  7. yongnuo 85 mm 1:1.8 DF DSM S II [announcement]

Bayonet mount Canon RF (mirrorless full frame):

  1. yongnuo 35 mm 1: 2 DF DSM R [review]
  2. yongnuo 35 mm 1:2 CR [announcement]
  3. yongnuo 50 mm 1:1.8 DF DSM R [to be announced]
  4. yongnuo 85 mm 1:1.8 DF DSM R (two subversions with different names) [review]

Bayonet mount Nikon Z [DF, FULL FRAME + DA,APS-C]::

  1. yongnuo 11 mm 1:1.8 DA DSM WL Z [announcement]
  2. yongnuo 35 mm 1:2 DF DSM Z [announcement]
  3. yongnuo 50 mm 1:1.8 DF DSM Z [announcement]
  4. yongnuo 50 mm 1:1.8 DA DSM Z [review]
  5. yongnuo 85 mm 1:1.8 DF DSM Z [announcement]

Bayonet mount fujifilm x [DA,APS-C]:

  1. yongnuo 11 mm 1:1.8 DA DSM WL X [announcement]
  2. yongnuo 50 mm 1:1.8 DA DSM X Pro [Announcement]
  3. yongnuo 50 mm 1:1.8 DA DSM X [announcement + overview]

For the system Micro 4 / 3:

  1. yongnuo 25 mm 1: 1.7 [review]
  2. yongnuo 42.5 mm 1: 1.7 [review]
  3. yongnuo 42.5 mm 1:1.7 II [overview]
  4. yongnuo 12-35 mm 1:2.8-4 STM ASPH MACRO [announcement]

Bayonet mount Nikon f (mirrored full frame):

  1. yongnuo 14 mm 1: 2.8 [overview]
  2. yongnuo 35 mm 1: 2 [overview]
  3. yongnuo 40 mm 1: 2.8 [overview]
  4. yongnuo 50 mm 1: 1.8 [review]
  5. yongnuo 50 mm 1: 1.4 E [overview]
  6. yongnuo 60 mm 1:2 MACRO MF [overview]
  7. yongnuo 85 mm 1: 1.8 [overview]
  8. yongnuo 100 mm 1: 2 [overview]

Bayonet mount Canon EF (mirrored full frame):

  1. yongnuo 14 mm 1:2.8 [review N]
  2. yongnuo 35 mm 1: 2 [review]
  3. yongnuo 35 mm 1: 1.4 [overview]
  4. yongnuo 35 mm 1: 1.4C DF UWM [announce]
  5. yongnuo 50 mm 1: 1.8 [overview]
  6. yongnuo 50 mm 1:1.8 II [overview]
  7. yongnuo 50 mm 1: 1.4 [overview]
  8. yongnuo 60 mm 1:2 MACRO MF [review N]
  9. yongnuo 85 mm 1: 1.8 [review]
  10. yongnuo 100 mm 1: 2 [overview]

Cameras:

  1. Yongnuo YN433 (2023, Micro 4/3, 20 MP, 4K)
  2. Yongnuo YN455 (2021, Micro 4/3, 20 MP, 4K)
  3. Yongnuo YN450/450M (2019, Micro 4/3 -> Canon EF, 16 MP, 4K)

Lenses and cameras and many other products from Yongnuo can easily be found at Authorized Yongnuo Dealer / Store on Aliexpres.

My video on all Yongnuo lenses here.

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

Main technical characteristics of YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N):

Review Instance Name Near the front lens: YONGNUO Ø58mm YN35mm F2N. On the case: 35mm 1: 2 2K011601. On the box: YONGNUO DIGITAL wide-agnle prime lens YN35mm F2N
Basic properties
  • The lens is designed for full-length cameras. Nikon fx
  • Built micro focus motoranalog Nikon AF-I / AF-S
  • Lack of aperture control ring, analog Nikon G
  • AF / MF (Auto Focus - Mannual Focus) - the lens is equipped with a focus mode switch
  • During focusing, there is no elongation or rotation of the body frame (analogue of internal focusing)
  • Multi-enlightened optics (type and quality of enlightenment unknown)
  • Case design from YN50mm F1.8Noptical scheme from YN35mm F2.
  • Gold-plated microcircuit contacts (gold is not confirmed there)
  • Metal mount
  • Light weight and low cost
  • Important: a lens from a third-party manufacturer, which imposes some restrictions on its practical use.
Front Filter Diameter 58 mm, plastic thread for filters
Focal length 35 mm, EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 52.5 mm
Zoom ratio 1 X (this is a fixed lens, it does not have a zoom)
Designed by for full and cropped Nikon digital cameras
Number of aperture blades 7 rounded petals form a rather round hole at F / 2-F / 3.5 and a hole in the shape of an irregular heptagon at F / 3.5-F / 19.
Tags focusing distance in meters and feet, bayonet mount mark, hood mount mark. There is no GRIP scale (only decorative white stripes in its place). There is a subversion of this lens with the depth of field scale for F / 16 (view).
Diaphragm from F / 2 to F / 19, without aperture ring, lens analog Nikon G. Please note that F / 19 can only be set when a step is used. exposure 1/2 steps. If the step is 1/3 of the step, then the minimum aperture value is F / 18.
MDF (minimum focusing distance) 0.25 m, maximum magnification ratio for macro photography is 1: 4.3
The weight 180 g
Optical design 7 elements in 5 groups. The lens does not use special optical elements in its optical design. All elements are made of optical glass.

yongnuo-35mm-f2-yn35-f2-optica-scheme

The optical design is identical to the lens. Yongnuo Lens EF 35mm 1: 2. Please note that I didn’t find the circuit diagram for the YN35mm F2N (for Nikon), because here I have shown the lens arrangement for YN35mm F2 (for Canon).

A similar optical circuit uses a lens Canon lens EF 35mm 1: 2.

Lens hood Plastic, bayonet type. The model is unknown and not indicated in the instructions. It can be supplied.
Manufacturer country The country of manufacture is not indicated on the lens case. But, in fact, the lens is made in China.
Period From 1 September to 2016
Instructions View my scan (English only)
Video review Here
Price

It turns out funny situation: Yongnuo Lens EF 35mm 1: 2 Yongnuo Lens Made In China (YN35mm F2, for Canon EOS) copied / upgraded optical circuit Canon lens EF 35mm 1: 2after which the same circuit began to be used in YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N, for Nikon). Lens Yongnuo 50mm 1: 1.8 (YN50mm F1.8N, for Nikon) copied the case design from the original Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical, after which the same design was used in the YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N, for Nikon). As a result, the lens from this review is a mixture of Nikon 50 / 1.8G и Canon 35 / 2.

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

Assembly

The lens came to the review completely new.

In a small box is a warranty card, instructions in Chinese and English, and the lens itself with a front (YN-58) and a back cover. The box is made in the colors typical of the golden boxes of Nikon Nikkor lenses.

The lens is assembled well. Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 has a metal bayonet mount. The focusing ring is rubberized. The contacts of the microcircuits are stated to be gold-plated to improve current flow.

Of the drawbacks of the assembly, I want to highlight only the fact that not all Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 lenses come with a hood and a carrying case. Also, I did not like the fact that the serial number of the lens is very quickly erased from the lens barrel.

Important: some users note that the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 with the original Nikon HB-47 hood (for the lens Nikon 50 / 1.8G) can give strong vignetting.

UPDATE 1: With some cameras, the memory card access lamp blinks when off. Most likely the camera is constantly 'disconnecting / connecting' the lens. The exact reason is unknown.

UPDATE 2: With some cameras, the battery power decreases when turned off.

It is also very important that the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 is devoid of the mechanical defects that were inherent in the model Yongnuo 50mm 1: 1.8.

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

Focusing

The lens has built-in focus motortherefore Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 will automatically focus on all Nikon DSLR cameras, even on amateur.

The lens will automatically focus on all Nikon DSLR cameraseven on amateur series models Nikon DXthat do not have a built-in focus motor: D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600as well as mirrorless cameras Nikon Z with adapter FTZ / FTZ II.

To be extremely precise, the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 is an analog of the Nikon series lenses AF-I. Unlike Nikon AF-S lenses that use ultrasonic focus motors Nikon SWMold lenses Nikon AF-I use the built-in buzzing micro focus motor.

When focusing, the motor is noisy. The noise is small. It is very good that the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 noise is less than motorless Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm 1: 2D. At the same time, the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 noise is not much stronger than compact ultrasonic motor у Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.8G.

Auto focus on the lens average. Focusing time from infinity to MDF and vice versa is significantly longer than that of Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm 1: 2D and about the same as Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.8G. I want to note that focus confidence with original lenses, significantly higher than with Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2.

When used on cameras Nikon D90 и Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro (with unpretentious Multi-CAM 1000 focusing system) and Nikon D700 (with advanced focusing system Multi-CAM 3500FX) the lens behaves well, rarely makes a mistake in focusing. With precision and clinging focus, I had no particular problems. On camera Nikon D90 I checked the presence of the back and focus front at different focusing distances (infinity and MDF as well). Pictures taken using the Live View mode (which does not suffer from back / front focus) were used as a measure. Focusing accuracy using phase sensors completely coincided with the Live View mode.

When focusing, the front lens group moves in the middle of the frame of the housing. I can’t say that the lens has internal focus. But when focusing the lens does not change its size, and the filter is wound on a fixed outer part of the frame of the housing. This type of focusing can also be found in Nikon 50 / 1.8G и Nikon 50 / 1.4G.

The focus ring is rubberized and in manual focus mode rotates approximately 110-120 degrees. When extreme positions are reached, the ring abuts. The focus distance scale rotates in the opposite direction of the focus ring rotation. Manual focus is quite convenient. During manual focusing, one can hear 'plastic rubbing against plastic', while the ring rotates smoothly and is quite pleasant. Direction of rotation of the focus ring opposite to the original Nikon Nikko lensesr.

There is a 'AF-MF' (auto focus / manual focus) mode switch on the lens body. Switch positions are swapped compared to the original Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G ('AF-MF' <-> 'M-M / A'). During autofocus, the focus ring remains stationary and can be freely rotated 360 degrees without affecting focus.

The lens has a window with a focus distance scale in meters and feet. The minimum focusing distance is 25 cm, and the maximum magnification ratio is 1: 4.3 (a good indicator for such a lens).

Other features:

  1. Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 has no focus problems in Live View (tested on Nikon D90  и Nikon D700), but it focuses very slowly and uncertainly.
  2. The lens transmits the focus distance to the subject in the camera (analog Nikon D, Nikon G).
  3. Important: Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 incorrectly indicates the focus distance to the subject. The camera always receives only distance values ​​equal to 38 cm or 45 cm. At the same time, I had no problems with measuring exposure with all the cameras on which the lens was tested, and there were no problems while working with the flash (I used the flash while shooting baptismflash SB-900 worked aperture-priority auto).
  4. Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 has a slightly pronounced 'Focus Breathing' effect (changes in viewing angle during focusing). During focusing towards the MDF, the viewing angle decreases.
  5. Focusing is performed by simultaneously moving the entire lens block (all lenses) relative to the focal plane.
  6. Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 does not have a hard stop (hard infinity mechanical stop) which allows you to accurately and quickly focus the lens to infinity under any external temperature conditions. For accurate aiming at infinity, you cannot just bring the focus ring to its extreme position.
  7. Focus shift (shift-focus) is missing.
  8. Important: Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 is a third-party lens. It may happen that it will not work correctly with the new Nikon cameras, which will be presented after the announcement of this lens. Details on this issue are considered by me. here. Also, the lens may strangely lead with some other cameras (example).
  9. Important: in focus mode AF-C (continuous tracking mode) The Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 lens sometimes did not bring the focus and focused at a considerable distance to the subject. This is not a front focus, but some specifics of the lens. I noticed this feature on all three cameras that tested the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2. Pressing the focus activation button again causes the lens to focus accurately and continue to monitor the subject.
  10. Unknown compatibility with teleconverters.
  11. Unknown compatibility with FT-1 adapter for system cameras Nikon 1.

If you discard minor flaws, then the lens is focused with focus, and the well-thought-out housing design and the 'AF / MF' switch make the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 more convenient to handle than Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm 1: 2D.

Noble Carl Zeiss Planar 1,4 / 85 T * (Lens made in West Germany, C / Y) and the unpretentious YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

Noble Carl Zeiss Planar 1,4 / 85 T * (Lens made in West Germany, C / Y) and unpretentious YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

Image quality

Image quality is at a decent level. Not to paint for a long time: YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 is optically no worse than the original Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm 1: 2D.

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 inferior Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.8G by resolution, but wins by chromatic aberration.

Optical advantages and disadvantages are described in the results.

Below is a GIF animation of optical circuits Canon lens EF 35mm 1: 2 и Yongnuo Lens EF 35mm 1: 2 Yongnuo Lens Made In China. The same optical scheme is used for the lens from this review.

Optical schemes Canon lens EF 35mm 1: 2 and Yongnuo Lens EF 35mm 1: 2 Yongnuo Lens Made In China (the same scheme is used for the lens from this review)

GIF animation demonstrating optical schemes of lenses Canon lens EF 35mm 1: 2 и Yongnuo Lens EF 35mm 1: 2 Yongnuo Lens Made In China (the same scheme is used for the lens from this review)

Sample photos on Nikon D90

Photos in the gallery below are shown. without treatment... Some of the photos are converted from the original RAW files using the original Nikon ViewNX-i utility without additional adjustments, the other part is the original on-camera JPEG.

Download source files in format JPEG can at this link (114 files in the '.JPG' format, 735 MB). Small photo report on Nikon D90 and Yongnuo 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N) can be seen here.

Sample Photos on the D700

Photos in the gallery below are shown. without treatment Conversion of source RAW files with the original Nikon ViewNX-i utility without additional adjustments.

You can download source files in RAW format (14-bit, lossless compression) at this link (48 files in the '.NEF' format, 681 MB).

Sample photos on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Photos in the gallery below are shown. without treatment, source on-camera JPEG. Part of the photo was obtained using a polarizing filter Hoya 58mm PL-CIR.

Download source files in format JPEG can at this link (114 files in the '.JPG' format, 611 MB).

Sample photos from a small processing can look in my gallery at 500px.

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

The main differencesI'm between Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G and Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2

  1. Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G is a class lens Nikon DX (for cropped cameras), Yongnuo 35/2 is a class lens FX (for full-format cameras).
  2. Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G 1/4 foot lighter than Yongnuo 35/2. During real photography, the difference in aperture is not felt.
  3. Yongnuo 35/2 is a newer lens introduced 7 years after the release Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G.
  4. Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G 20 grams heavier than Yongnuo 35/2. Yongnuo 35/2 does not always come with an integrated hood.
  5. У Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G Yes rubber lens mount sealwhich makes the mount mounts dustproof and waterproof.
  6. Lenses use different focus motors. Yongnuo 35/2 uses a conventional micro motor, Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G uses a Nikon SWM ultrasonic motor.
  7. Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G has the ability to constantly manually control the focusM / A'. For manual focus, the Yongnuo 35/2 must be set to 'MF'.
  8. Different optical schemes. Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G uses a modern optical scheme, including one aspherical element, which allows to achieve better image, especially on open diaphragms.
  9. Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G worse for macro photography due to a more meager maximum magnification factor (1: 6.3 vs 1: 4.3).
  10. Yongnuo 35/2 has a window with a focus distance scale in meters and feet.
  11. Yongnuo 35/2 uses 58 mm diameter filters, Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G - 52 mm in diameter.
  12. Modern Nikon cameras can automatically correct some distortion of the Nikon 35 / 1.8G lens. With Yongnuo 35/2, some image enhancement functions will not be available, since this lens is not in the memory of modern cameras.
  13. New Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G It costs significantly more than the new Yongnuo 35/2.
YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

The main differences between Nikon 35 / 2D and Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2

  1. Yongnuo 35/2 is a newer lens introduced 21 years after the release Nikon 35 / 2D.
  2. Nikon 35 / 2D about 20 grams heavier than Yongnuo 35/2.
  3. Lenses use different optical systems.
  4. For focusing, the Yongnuo 35/2 uses a built-in micro focus motor. Nikon 35 / 2D has inboard motor focusing and focusing due to the focusing motor built into the camera. This is one of the main functional differences between the lenses.
  5. Unlike Nikon 35 / 2D, during focusing, the Yongnuo 35/2 does not have an extension of the body rim (the trunk does not move out).
  6. Nikon 35 / 2D It has an aperture control ring, which Yongnuo 35/2 does not have.
  7. Yongnuo 35/2 does not have the depth of field scale and the infrared shift marks that the Nikon 35 / 2D.
  8. Yongnuo 35/2 uses 58 mm diameter filters, Nikon 35 / 2D - 52 mm in diameter.
  9. Optically, the lenses are close to each other.
  10. Modern Nikon cameras can automatically correct some lens distortion Nikon 35 / 2D. With Yongnuo 35/2, some image enhancement functions will not be available, since this lens is not in the memory of modern cameras.
  11. New Nikon 35 / 2D It costs a lot more than the new Yongnuo 35/2.
YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

My experience

Many users asked me to prepare a Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 review, so I bought a lens specifically for this purpose.

I think Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 is an adequate alternative to the popular Nikon DX 35 / 1.8G and for old Nikon 35 / 2D... The only thing that confuses me about Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 is the unknown about the quality spread between the models, as evidenced by completely different information on the network. If all the models sold are optically and mechanically close to the version from my review, then the Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 should soon become a legendary / folk lens.

I liked Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 so much that I I recommend it for purchase and use. Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 has an excellent price / quality ratio.

I used this lens very actively for a month with different cameras, shot about 5.000 frames on it, while it withstood all the loads.

If there is a choice between Yongnuo 50mm 1: 1.8 and Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2, then I recommend the latter. The reasons for this recommendation: 35 mm on the crop can serve as a good staffer, with it it is much more convenient to carry out a diverse survey, it is devoid of some mechanical flaws that I met with the model Yongnuo 50mm 1: 1.8.

I am often asked about cheap wide-angle or standard / universal fix for crop, often the question concerns Soviet lenses of the brand WORLD. Now I will recommend saving up some money and decide on China-plastic-fiction.

For some users, I would even recommend replacing any standard whale lens class 18-55/3.5-5.6 to Yongnuo 35/2. The 35mm focal length is in the middle of the 18-55mm range, (18+55)/2=36.5. EGF The lens on Nikon DX cameras is 52.5 mm (fifty dollars), which is the classic standard focal length. Thus, Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 can be an everyday prime lens for Nikon DX cameras (i.e. for crop).

YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N)

Video review

A short video review is possible watch on my Youtube channeleither here:


Prices

Prices for the YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N) lens at aliexpress.com can see and buy at this link.

On the aliexpress.com This lens is sold at the cheapest prices. In all other places, for example, in local stores of the countries of the former CIS, Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 costs a little more.

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

YONGNUO 35mm f / 2 (YN35mm F2N)

Results

Yongnuo 35mm 1: 2 turned worthy copy... The price / quality ratio is high (this link is only $ 100). Of course, there are small flaws, but in general it is very attractive lens for amateur and novice enthusiasts.

Advantages

  1. very low cost (about 100 dollars)
  2. built-in focus motor, compatible with the younger line of Nikon DX cameras
  3. virtually internal focusing, no rotation of the focus ring during auto focus
  4. smooth rotation of the focus ring, convenient enough manual focus
  5. presence of a window with a focus distance scale
  6. good build quality: metal bayonet mount, rubberized focus ring, light weight, bayonet hood
  7. small MDF, good magnification factor for macro photography
  8. rounded seven-blade diaphragm
  9. no focus shift
  10. confident sharpness at F / 2.0 in the center of the frame
  11. good contrast, neutral color reproduction
  12. fairly round blur discs on F / 2-F / 2.8 apertures
  13. moderate distortion
  14. moderate chromatic aberration in the center of the frame
  15. low vignetting on Nikon DX cameras (crop)
  16. good lateral light resistance

Disadvantages

  1. low focus speed
  2. not always sure focus
  3. slight noise from the focus motor
  4. incorrect indication of the focusing distance (the lens always reports to the camera only one of the two 'hardcoded' values ​​about the distance to the subject)
  5. the survivability of this lens and the spread in quality are unknown
  6. lack of a hood in the delivery set (maybe not all sets are delivered without a hood)
  7. lack of constant manual focus control
  8. focus ring and distance scale have different directions of rotation (psychological discomfort)
  9. the direction of rotation of the focus ring is opposite to the original Nikon Nikkor lenses
  10. direction of 'AF / MF' switch opposite to original Nikon Nikkor lenses
  11. small effect of 'Focus Breathing' (changes in viewing angle during focusing)
  12. the lack of the depth of field and strange strips-trompe l'oeil that imitate it
  13. there may be incompatibility with some cameras and / or teleconverters (no exact data)
  14. low battery with some cameras turned off (e.g. D3000)
  15. blinking of the memory card access lamp with some cameras in the off state
  16. lack of data about the lens in modern cameras, which makes it difficult to automatically correct some types of distortion (distortionvignetting etc.)
  17. not enough round blur discs on F / 3.5-F / 19 apertures
  18. tangible vignetting on full-frame cameras and open apertures
  19. drop in sharpness at the edges and corners of the frame on full-frame cameras
  20. Poor backlighting due to specific glare (see examples)

Please ask all questions regarding the lens in the comments, I will definitely try to answer. Comments do not require any registration or any personal data.

UPDATED: review appeared Yongnuo 40mm 1: 2.8 (model YN40mm F2.8N).

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Comments: 525, on the topic: Review YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N)

  • Denis

    And the link that at the beginning of the article gives another lens

    • Arkady Shapoval

      fixed

  • Andrei

    Good day. Please tell me - YN35mm F2N - does everyone have a problem with dust inside the lens? Compared to the YN50mm F1.8N, which was used more actively and more often, and so - YN35mm F2N, how did that vacuum cleaner pull dust on the lens unit ... is it really possible to clean it at home or be comfortable with it?

  • Vitaly U.

    I bought this lens for d50 and Fuji S5pro. Everything that Arkady described on AF is true for both cameras (sadly). No AF confidence. In the “frame by frame” mode (along the central cross), the first attempt gives a flight, the second is undershot, and the third one hits (often, but not always). For myself, I solved this problem like this (on Propyatka): I set the focus to the AF-ON button, the center point (the most stable option), the tracking mode, and everything was not even bad. The lens "prowls", but if the focus is confirmed in the viewfinder, then you can safely frame and shoot. I don’t know how useful this information will be to my colleagues, but how can I, as they say))) The lens has good color rendition, distortions are not critical ... the glass is definitely worth it.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Thank you for sharing your experience for the d50 and c5 pro

  • Igor

    Low battery with some cameras turned off.
    When focusing on the AF-ON button, the battery is not discharged!

  • Victor

    Good day to all.
    Directly when photographing in conjunction with the D5100, I noticed a colossal percentage of focusing errors. In the spot focusing mode, you focus on the face, and out of 5 frames, maximum one is in focus. At the same time, if you deliberately check the focus, “dabbling” in the choice of points and distances to the object, then he does everything correctly and accurately. I have not yet won this riddle, if anyone had a similar experience and solved this problem, please respond.
    Otherwise (sharpness, HA, distortion, etc.) for its price are excellent.

    • Vitaly N

      After focusing, try refocusing again by depressing and pressing the shutter button again.

      • Victor

        Vitaly, thanks, but refocusing unfortunately does not solve the problem. It happens like this: I shoot "on business" - focusing is wrong even on static objects. I think, well, what is it! And I start to check - the focal point is on the toe of the shoe, the point is changed on a tree nearby, then on the forest behind - everything is fine ...
        I’m not sure, but it seems that if in the last frame the focus was moved much further or closer than the distance in the current frame, that is, the focus needs to be moved to 100m from a distance of 5 meters (or 20m), then the focus will be accurate. If you shoot a person five meters away and he steps back a few steps, then the lens cannot do precise prefocusing. Moreover, it does not depend on the brightness of the lighting.
        PS I would very much like to adapt to shoot them, because otherwise the lens has good characteristics (it’s close in technical quality of the picture in comparison with my fifty fifty nikkor). Who doesn’t take the lens off sharply, try wiping the glass thoroughly, I had it covered with some kind of protective oil compound.

        • Vitaly N

          Also fiddled with oil on the lenses. Solved the rest of the problems… selling it and buying a native 35 mm.

    • Michael

      Something similar on my tamron. With switching to focus on a group of points (9), it became more accurate. Also try “out of business” focusing with MDF at a distance and from infinity at a distance. I think he will be mistaken in one of the options.

      • Victor

        Michael, you mean - it is necessary to determine in which direction the focus is wrong, that is, forward or backward?

        • Michael

          I want to say which side he is mistaken. When focusing towards MDF or infinity. There are also backlashes in the helicoid and the inaccuracy of reading its position

          • Vitaly N

            Alas, this lens does not have a helicoid position sensor. Its approximate position is determined by the number of revolutions of the autofocus motor.

            • Michael

              Well, then worse with accuracy

      • Vitaly N

        Yaga has a different extension - with a slight defocusing, he does not want to refocus.

        • Victor

          Yes, I noticed something like that. You put on the camera after this lens Nikorra fifty dollars - and like a sip of water for a thirsty person, everything works fine and the head thinks exclusively about the subject of photography.

    • Alexey

      The d800 has a very similar behavior. Less can work within the same distance. But you just need to refocus on infinity, you need five frames so that it falls into sharpness. I had such a lens under Canon, so there on 6d 9 out of 10 gets in any situation. Although there is only one cross point in fact. Heaven and earth. You did not defeat this in any way?

  • Yura

    What do you advise to take Nikon 35mm 1.8 or yn 35mm 2.0

    Price is not critical

    • Vitaly N

      Then definitely Nikon. And if for a crop - even more so. It makes sense to buy this Yaga only if for FF, because a native wide-angle one is much more expensive.

      • Oleg

        7 times, to be exact =)

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Definitely native Nikon

  • Alexander

    I wanted to take this miracle for myself! But after downloading the raw photos from the link Arkady changed his mind on Nikon d700! Sharpness is absent even on F8,9,11 you can see a clear focus front. The picture sucks, architecture and landscapes are not sharp at all, kit 18-55 will be better ...

  • Ilya

    Dear Arkady and readers of the site, a question for you. I bought YN 35mm f2N with my hands, the lens seems to be quite good, but: In terms of aperture ratio, this 35 at aperture 2 is comparable in amount of light with my 50 1.4D at aperture 3.2-3.5. Of course, I understand that the F aperture is a relative aperture, but where does such a big difference come from? The lens, although used, is visually in good condition. The diaphragm itself in the lens is visually completely open when shooting too. Has anyone had this?

    • B. R. P.

      35/2 = 17,5 50 / 3,2 = 15,625 17,5 / 15,625 = 1,12-differences in diameter rel. open almost no + lens processing and resp. yong light transmission is clearly worse.

  • Ebellech

    Tell me, in terms of picture quality, is it much worse than sigma 35 mm 1.4 art?

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Strongly

  • Igor

    Arkady, tell me please: what kind of hood model will fit normally on this lens - which does not screw in but is put on. And for Yongnuo 50 / 1.4 N, tell me too. I will probably take both

    • Arkady Shapoval

      A Nikon HB-47 lens hood (or any her chinese clone) from Nikon 50 / 1.8G, but at full frame it will give a vignette, use only with a cropped camera. Other blends are unknown.
      For the Yn50 / 1.4N, the Canon ES-71 II (or any her chinese clone).

      • Vitaly N

        A file will help.

      • Igor

        Thank you very much.

      • Igor

        Arkady, is Yongnuo 35 / 1.4 for Nikon expected to be released?

        • Arkady Shapoval

          Not yet expected.

          • Igor

            Of course, I would prefer my own, since I have 35 / 1.8 for crop. But the price is sky-high. And thirty-five is a unique focal point - MDF allows you to shoot close, and landscapes can be both full-length and group portraits - the most versatile focal length

          • Igor

            Arkady, and this thirty-five came to me without a serial number at all, examined it carefully with glasses for jewelry work - there is no hint of a serial number anywhere. It's outrageous! They sent me a stolen one from the factory? - so it turns out?

            • Roman

              Immediately visible Soviet man: D

              It could be a left-handed game. A replica of a yongi by some left-wing company. You looked for cheaper obviously?

              • Arkady Shapoval

                And what the yongs do other than themselves is a link to the studio.

              • Roman

                I am not claiming that someone makes Yongi, I suppose that it would rather be Yongi's replica of some kind of noun-name - it looks more like China than a typical shovel: “Stolen from the factory”.

                When I bought an Arduino and various crafts in the style of a tester of radio components or a DIY power supply, I came across up to a dozen different options and variations that differed in the quality of the boards and circuitry - somewhere better (and more expensive), somewhere worse, but everything went under one name. There are already a dozen manufacturers who have made flashings after yongi and in yongi style. Meike (and someone else) riveted their first 85 / 1.8 autofocus lenses using the same optical design that Canon had used and the same ArcDrive. So if Yongi's replica appears on the market - it will be more predictable than “stealing from a factory and selling” - although the Chinese are communists and they are still devils, they will definitely not slide down to that.

          • Igor

            Arkady, I'm sorry! I found the serial in another place on the mount.

  • Oleg

    It turns out that this is not a lens at all. =)

    • Igor

      Chinese jambs with translation - you need to understand and forgive :) :) :)

  • Alexander

    Good evening. Arkady, tell me please, there is a sigma 17-50 2.8, a Nikon D5100 carcass, does it make sense to take yn 35mm? Like 35mm sigma compared to yn.

  • Igor

    This Chinese has arrived - I am satisfied, now I will boldly order fifty dollars 1.4. My thirty-five f2.0 review https://youtu.be/VCYaWeBuGDg

    • Vitaly N

      Lucky. And just on the D700 and my copy worked well and with sharpness it was fine. The D3200 has a horror of focus and sharpness compared to its native ones. Conclusion - it is worth taking only for FF, for crop it is better than native DX.

      • Vaizel

        Not quite the right conclusion. The point is the resolution of this lens. On my d5300 (24 megapixels like the d3200) the picture was also loose, not sharp when zoomed in. I put the picture on the d750 much better, because the pixel density is lower due to the larger matrix size. And on the d700, the pixel density is even lower, there the resolution of the yn35 is quite enough.

        • Vitaly N

          Is focusing too low in focus issues too? Read above, my 5200 instance gave front focus a couple of meters. At 3200, he refused to refocus with a slight defocus. The lens is buggy, and it is worth taking it on the FF because of the price of the original width. An original crop is better, even with a higher price.

  • Ivan

    The device is Nikon D80. I took YN 35mm to him for a sample.
    Maybe I have an unsuccessful instance, maybe it should be so. But getting into focus is through time.
    Zoomed in once - miss. The second time already brings it to normal.
    And so constantly.
    On other lenses such garbage is not.
    For unhurried shooting, such a minus is not particularly critical, but when you want to shoot something in motion, you have to poke the shutter button several times in order for the lens to finally aim at the target.

  • Alexander

    I dash between this glass and its 50mm version. I shoot on (ashamed to say even) d3100. Mostly - portraits, festivals and sometimes all sorts of landscapes. Bokeh still wants more beautiful. Now I'm shooting at MC Helios 81n.

    x-Zr-C7o-Yhk-A YJfkp-BIXCC8 o9s0-nwanwrs Yb-ZGh1-w81o

    • B. R. P.

      What is there to be ashamed of? Normal situation. Yong will not give such bokeh as the G-81N. Only some semblance of af.

      • Alexander

        Well, first of all, to try commercial shots and shoot festivals. Bokeh seems to be fine in general.

        • BB

          Yongnuo didn’t use fifty kopecks, but 35 has nuances in focusing: sometimes it dulls, sometimes it blurs the focus. It is suitable for “try” and unhurried shooting, but not very good for a normal reportage (for reportage I generally prefer zooms, or two cameras with different glasses). I rarely use my 35, but I won't sell it until I buy something in the 30-35mm region better.

    • Alexander

      If you don't want to risk it, don't take it. Especially for comm. filming. Even at closed apertures, there is often no focus. Catching focus on the open is almost impossible at all. I confirm everything that I wrote above about focusing here. Almost all personnel are marriage. And this is an awful pity. Once we rented a native lens - SO THE EARTH IS SIMPLE AND THE SKY! And, yes, we also have 3100.
      Plus there is no lens profile of this milking lightroom so far. For Canon, it seems to be there, but for this - no.
      In general, it's a pity, because in those rare shots when he finally gets into focus, the picture is good, noticeably better than from the native Kitovsky lens. Just like the real one :) But these sharp shots are SO rare that .. hands down, really.

  • Vladimir

    Good afternoon!
    As often happens, first I ordered this object, then I started reading reviews. Experience of use - 2 days :) I took to try the 35mm fox on the crop, tk. 50 is more often inconvenient, subject to spatial limitations when shooting. Maybe I was lucky, but in conjunction with the Nikon D7200, there are no problems with focusing. Everything is fast enough and accurate.
    So far from experience (if that, I'm not a pro):
    - circles from light sources in the out-of-focus area of ​​the shape of thick lemons (for some reason, the eye clings to this, in the trailer there is 100% crop) and turn into irregular simigons when closed
    - for some reason, with him, the camera underexposes the pictures by about 1 EV (compared to the tokina 116 in the same scene from -0.7 to +0.3 changed the exposure compensation)
    - the lens holds back light well. contrast does not fall, glare is not observed
    - for my taste, the lens gives a pleasant blur in the background (if you do not take into account item 1)

  • Alexander

    I took this glass with Ali on my head. The picture is soapy, no sharpness on ANY hole. I won’t take anything from the glass from the Chinese.

  • Mosyan

    Regarding the serial number, I bought a new lens, and I did not find the serial number on the case. They began to print it near the bayonet mount from the inside on the plastic, there it just would not be erased.

  • Anatoly

    Greetings. I would like to know if someone tried this lens on Nikon F-series film cameras. They are with autofocus and I am the owner of one of these. Will autofocus work? Arkady, like you had some kind of film nikon, have you tried it there?

    • BB

      I tried it with Nikon F80: it works very unstably, sometimes it focuses normally, sometimes after focusing, the lens slowly 'travels' towards the MDF, even when the shutter button is released, and reaches the end of the scale, you can only stop this by turning off the power. Tracking focus does not work. Under not very good lighting conditions (room, cloudy day, lights on) - it constantly fidgets, despite the fact that, for example, the deshman motorless Nikon AF 28-80 focuses quickly and confidently (not to mention 24-120 / 4).
      There will be sun, I will try to check in good light.
      The aperture visually works correctly, values ​​from f / 2 to f / 19 are available.

      • Anatoly

        Just now I saw the answer. Thank. Still, the native 35 f2, although more expensive, but I think it will feel more confident. I thought I would save it, but it's good that I did not rush.

  • Tatyana

    Good afternoon, tell me if the YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N) lens is suitable for a budget replacement for the AF-P DX 18-55MM F / 3.5-5.6G kit, I use a nikon d5600 camera

    • Mark

      It will do. But in the purchase, it can be a lottery.

      For what purpose do you need it?

  • Victor

    Received the day before yesterday. So ... Strong back focus, in the D7200 camera I adjusted fine focusing to -15. It became excellent. Frequent autofocus errors. By trial and error, I got the least amount of misses in A and C modes. S often gets smeared. the focus points are irrelevant. What I liked was the drawing. It is voluminous and flexible.
    Compared to Nikkor 50 1.8D, I like it more. For 90 American rubles with a hood, a filter and a carrying case, it’s even nothing. Although fifty dollars cost me only 30 practically new. But it is a little inconvenient in terms of focal lengths.
    Pruning, shrinking, shrinking

  • Victor

    And more

  • Alexander

    And tell me how he behaves with nikon d5000.
    About the fact that he smears it, I already understood at d50.
    I wonder how he will behave on a more modern apparatus

    • Victor

      I have Nikon D7200. It is more modern than the D5000. Works great. A friend took this lens too. He has a D750 and he is very happy. He, ksati, apparently has the best sample. There are very few misses in focus

  • Victor

    Early mornings of the old town

  • Firear

    Welcome all ! ✋
    I have a Nikon D 90 crop. Is there an alternative to this Yong? Well, if we exclude the native glasses from nikkor ... I like full-length portraits, the ability to shoot up close.

    • B. R. P.

      Sigma 30 1,4, 30 1,4 Art, 35 1,4, Tamron 35 1,8 ...

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Budget: Yongnuo 50 / 1.8, 35/2, Nikon 35 / 1.8, Nikon 50 / 1.8 (all modifications), Nikon 50 / 1.8G
      But 30 1,4, 30 1,4 Art, 35 1,4, Tamron 35 1,8 come with a completely different price tag

    • Pokemon

      Nikon 35 / 2D under D90 is inexpensive, they are enough in used ones. This is a simple and unpretentious screwdriver lens (found in the D90). There was experience of using 35 / 2D on D90 - I was satisfied.
      Of the minuses, the lens does not have dust and moisture protection, and with it, on a fully open 2.0, sometimes there are errors of the AF module (depending on the camera).
      From the pros - small and light, not sensitive to hares, a nice picture.

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