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Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 II Review

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The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens has undergone some improvements, particularly with its autofocus system. Despite its limitations, it remains a good value for the price.

The lens maintains its good optical quality and appearance, with the main focus of the update being the autofocus speed and compatibility with various camera models. Despite its limitations, it remains a good value for the price.

Pros
  • Improved autofocus speed
  • Maintains good optical quality
  • Good value for the price
Cons
  • Noise during autofocus
  • Limited compatibility with older cameras

The autofocus system has been tweaked to improve speed and functionality, making it fully compatible with Live View on different cameras.

The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens has undergone some improvements, particularly with its autofocus system. The lens maintains its good optical quality and appearance, with the main focus of the update being the autofocus speed and compatibility with various camera models. The autofocus system has been tweaked to improve speed and functionality, making it fully compatible with Live View on different cameras. Additionally, the lens retains the same appearance as the original version, making it easy for users to identify. However, it still emits the same level of noise during autofocus, and its compatibility with older, slower cameras may still be a concern. Despite these limitations, the lens remains a good value for the price, especially for those on a budget looking for a reliable 85mm lens.

Despite these limitations, the lens remains a good value for the price, especially for those on a budget looking for a reliable 85mm lens.

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