A Review of the Affordable Yongnuo YN35mm f/2R DF DSM Lens

Yongnuo is well known for making highly affordable speedlights, but in the last few years, the company has branched out into manufacturing lenses that follow in that budget-friendly tradition. One such lens is the YN35mm f/2R DF DSM lens, and this excellent video review takes a look at how it performs in the real world. 

Coming to you from Christopher Frost, this great video review takes a look at the Yongnuo YN35mm f/2R DF DSM lens. Despite its low price, the YN35mm f/2R DF DSM still comes with a range of useful features, including:

  • 9 elements in 8 groups
  • Seven rounded aperture blades for smoother bokeh
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.35 meters
  • Maximum magnification: 0.13x
  • Quiet DSM Stepping Motor suitable for both photo and video work
  • Nano-multilayer coating for reduced flares and ghosting and increased contrast
  • Aspherical element for reduced distortion and increased sharpness
  • Low dispersion element 
  • 280 g (9.9 ounces)
  • Customizable control ring
  • Full-time manual focus override
  • Dust- and weather-resistant lens mount
  • USB-C interface

Altogether, the YN35mm f/2R DF DSM looks like an intriguing option for anyone looking for an affordable and highly portable option for the RF system. Check out the video above for Frost's full thoughts on the lens. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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