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Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8 DA ART
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Yongnuo · 35 mm · f/1.8 · Sony E mount · APS-C

Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8 DA ART

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KEY FACTS
BrandYongnuo
Announcement dateNov 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Sharp optical performance at f/1.8 with excellent center-to-edge sharpness
+Lightweight and compact design at 265g with metal construction and weather sealing
+Advanced optics with 2 aspherical and 2 ED elements minimize chromatic aberration and distortion
+STM silent autofocus motor suitable for both photography and video
+Excellent value pricing for optical quality delivered
+Includes lens hood and comprehensive accessories
Worth Knowing
−Enters a saturated market with many competing options from other Chinese lens makers
−Naming convention (ART) borrows from Sigma's branding rather than establishing unique identity
−Simple build design, while solid, lacks distinguishing features versus competitors
−Full-frame equivalent of 52.5mm on APS-C limits versatility on full-frame bodies

General

Brand
Yongnuo
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Nov 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8 DA ART is an APS-C-format prime lens delivering sharp, high-quality images with minimal chromatic aberration and low distortion. It features a bright f/1.8 aperture, STM silent autofocus, full metal weather-sealed construction, and weighs just 265g, making it excellent value for street photography, portraits, and video work. However, it enters a competitive market segment with limited distinguishing features beyond solid optics and build quality.

Optical design

Minimum Aperture
f/16 to f/22
Format
APS-C (DA)
Equivalent Focal Length
52.5mm (on full-frame)
Elements
10 elements in 9 groups
Aspherical Elements
2
ED Glass Elements
2

Autofocus

Motor Type
STM (Stepping Motor)
Focus Override
Full-time manual focus

Build sealing

Mount Material
Metal bayonet with gold-plated contacts
Body Material
Metal
Waterproof Treatment
Special waterproof membrane at front

Coatings optics

Coating
Nano multi-coating
Coating Benefits
Anti-flare/ghosting

Physical

Maximum format
ⓘ
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
Lens weight
265 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm

Included accessories

Hood
Lens hood included
Caps
Front and rear lens caps
Documentation
Manual in English and Chinese

Optics

Min focal length
35 mm
Max focal length
35 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.8
Max aperture zoom
1.8
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
35 cm01500

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes