Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
Yongnuo
37 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Sigma
83 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 42 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 42 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.86 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM stepper motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm0.184score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm0.138score per dollar
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
