Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Yongnuo
81 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
Laowa
58 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Macro
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm | Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 17 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | FEC (Frog EyeCoating) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | 0.2x |
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)
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %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
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm0.391score per dollar
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm offers 1.7x 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 21 specs.
