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Yongnuo 35mm f/2 R DF DSM Review

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The Yongnuo 35mm f/2 R DF DSM (Canon RF version) lens is a good budget option for Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras. It has a decently wide angle, a bright aperture, and good build quality. The autofocus is quick and accurate, but there are occasional communication issues with the camera. The image quality is average, with some chromatic aberration and softness at wider apertures, but it performs reasonably well for the price.

The Yongnuo 35mm f/2 R DF DSM (Canon RF version) lens is a budget-friendly option for Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras, providing good value for the price. It offers a decently wide angle with a bright f/2 aperture, allowing for shooting in lower light conditions and achieving pleasing background blur.

Pros
  • Decently wide angle and bright aperture
  • Good build quality and weather sealing
  • Quick and accurate autofocus
  • Acceptable image quality for the price
Cons
  • Occasional communication issues with the camera
  • Lacks image stabilization
  • Softness and chromatic aberration at wider apertures

The build quality of the lens is respectable, featuring a solid metallic construction with some nice touches and a generous weather sealing gasket.

The Yongnuo 35mm f/2 R DF DSM (Canon RF version) lens is a budget-friendly option for Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras, providing good value for the price. It offers a decently wide angle with a bright f/2 aperture, allowing for shooting in lower light conditions and achieving pleasing background blur. The build quality of the lens is respectable, featuring a solid metallic construction with some nice touches and a generous weather sealing gasket.The autofocus performance is generally good, providing quick, accurate, and silent focusing. However, occasional communication issues with the camera may arise, requiring a restart. The lens lacks image stabilization but comes with a decently sized hood for light control. In terms of image quality, the lens delivers average sharpness and contrast, with some chromatic aberration and softness in the corners at wider apertures. As the aperture is stopped down, the image quality improves, showing better contrast and sharpness. However, there are still some issues with color fringing and softness at smaller apertures. The lens also exhibits slight distortion and vignetting, which can be corrected in post-processing.Overall, the Yongnuo 35mm f/2 R DF DSM (Canon RF version) lens offers satisfactory performance for its price point, particularly in build quality and bokeh characteristics. It may not be the best lens in the world, but it provides acceptable image quality and functionality for budget-conscious Canon EOS R users.

Overall, the Yongnuo 35mm f/2 R DF DSM (Canon RF version) lens offers satisfactory performance for its price point, particularly in build quality and bokeh characteristics.

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