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Yongnuo 35mm f/1.4 DF UWM Review

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The Yongnuo 35mm f/1.4 DF UWM lens is a great budget option for a 35mm f/1.4 lens. It offers good sharpness and image quality, but has some issues with corner distortion and barrel distortion. It is a bit heavy and does not have image stabilization, but for the price, it is a viable option for those on a budget.

The Yongnuo 35mm f/1.4 DF UWM lens is a great budget option for a 35mm f/1.4 lens. It offers good sharpness and image quality, but has some issues with corner distortion and barrel distortion. It is a bit heavy and does not have image stabilization, but for the price, it is a viable option for those on a budget.

Pros
  • Good sharpness and image quality
  • Nice bokeh with minimal chromatic aberration
  • Decent build quality
  • Quiet and accurate autofocus motor
Cons
  • Heavy
  • No image stabilization
  • Corner distortion on full-frame
  • Barrel distortion

The build quality is decent, with a mix of metal and plastic components, and the autofocus motor, while a little slow, works quietly and accurately.

The Yongnuo 35mm f/1.4 DF UWM lens is a great budget option for a 35mm f/1.4 lens. It is sharp and has good image quality, although it does have some problems with corner distortion and barrel distortion, particularly on a full-frame camera. It is a bit heavy at 800 grams and does not have image stabilization, but for the price, it is a viable option for those on a budget. The build quality is decent, with a mix of metal and plastic components, and the autofocus motor, while a little slow, works quietly and accurately. It also offers nice bokeh with minimal chromatic aberration. The lens is compatible with EF mount SLR cameras and can be adapted to mirrorless cameras, although the autofocus performance may vary. Overall, if you are looking for a 35mm f/1.4 lens on a budget and don't mind the weight and lack of image stabilization, this lens is a good choice.

The lens offers nice bokeh with minimal chromatic aberration, making it a good choice for those on a budget.

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