Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M vs Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N
Zeiss 100mm f/2 focuses 46 cm closer. Yongnuo 100mm f/2 is 403 g lighter.
The Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M is a 100mm f/2 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N is a 100mm f/2 prime. On paper the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M 
Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N 01
Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M better than the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N?
- Focuses 46 cm closer (0.44 m vs 0.9 m)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N better than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M?
- 403 g lighter (440 g vs 843 g)
- 21 mm shorter (83 mm vs 104 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 67 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N has the edge: it is 403 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M | Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/19 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 843 g (29.74 oz) | 440 g (15.52 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 80.5 x 104 mm | 76 x 83 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.44 m (17.32 inches) ◆ | 0.9 m (35.43 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | — | 9 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Released | 2015 | — |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Yongnuo
- 104 × 80.5 mm
- 83 × 76 mm
The Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M is 21 mm longer and 403 g heavier than the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N.
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Sample frames
Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M or the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N?
- The Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N weighs 440 g, 403 g less than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M (843 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M or the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N?
- The Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M focuses down to 0.44 m, against 0.9 m for the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N.
- Do the Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M and the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 100 mm f/2M or the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Yongnuo YN 100 mm f/2N has the edge: it is 403 g lighter to carry.
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