Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine § 03 Head to head
Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine vs Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM
Meike 35mm f/2.1 has a physical aperture ring. Yongnuo 35mm f/2.0 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture.
The Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine is a 35mm f/2.1 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM is a 35mm f/2.0 prime. On paper the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine 
Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine better than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 7)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM better than the Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.0 vs f/2.1)
- 40 mm shorter (67 mm vs 106.5 mm long)
- Focuses 13 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.48 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 77 mm)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM has the edge: its f/2.0 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM has the edge: its f/2.0 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM has the edge: its f/2.0 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine | Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.1 | f/2.0 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | — | 280 g |
| Dimensions | 80 x 106.5 mm | 72 x 67 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.48 m | 0.35 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 10 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, PL, Canon RF, L-Mount, Sony E | Canon RF |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Price | $539.99 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Yongnuo
- 106.5 × 80 mm
- 67 × 72 mm
The Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine is 40 mm longer than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM.
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM?
- The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM opens to f/2.0, against f/2.1 on the Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM?
- The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.48 m for the Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine.
- Do the Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM has the edge: its f/2.0 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
- Is the Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM has the edge: its f/2.0 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
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