Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 vs Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0
Yongnuo 35mm f/2 is 552 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 
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Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 better than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 better than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2?
- 552 g lighter (150 g vs 702 g)
- 35 mm shorter (48 mm vs 83 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 552 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 552 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 | Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 702 g (24.76 oz) | 150 g (5.29 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 77 x 83 mm | 70 x 48 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | — | 7 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Yongnuo
- 83 × 77 mm
- 48 × 70 mm
The Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 is 35 mm longer and 552 g heavier than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0.
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Sample frames
Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2
Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0?
- The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 weighs 150 g, 552 g less than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 (702 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0?
- The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2.
- Do the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 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 35 mm f/2 or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 552 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 better for travel?
- For travel, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 552 g lighter to carry.
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