Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
Yongnuo
37 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 42 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 42 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM stepper motor★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:2.7★ |
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)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm0.287score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.115score per dollar
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
