Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Yongnuo
81 Overall Score
vs
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm
Lensbaby
37 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Macro
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm | Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 4 |
| Groups | 11 | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 127 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:2★ |
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)
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average optical (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm0.225score per dollar
vs
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm0.110score per dollar
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
