Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Yongnuo
81 Overall Score
vs
Nikon 2183
Nikon
60 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Macro
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm | Nikon 2183 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM stepping motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:6.25★ |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Nikon 2183
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm0.225score per dollar
vs
Nikon 21830.355score per dollar
Nikon 2183 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
