Meike 35 mm f/2 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 35 mm f/2 AF vs Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM
Meike 35mm f/2 has a more aperture blades. Yongnuo 35mm f/2 is 5 mm shorter.
The Meike 35 mm f/2 AF is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 35 mm f/2 AF 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF better than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2022)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM better than the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF?
- 5 mm shorter (68 mm vs 73 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.45 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 35 mm f/2 AF | Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 298 g | 290 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 91 x 73 mm | 73 x 68 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m | 0.35 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Price | $219.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Yongnuo
- 73 × 91 mm
- 68 × 73 mm
The Meike 35 mm f/2 AF is 5 mm longer and 8 g heavier than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM.
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Sample frames
Meike 35 mm f/2 AF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM?
- The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM weighs 290 g, 8 g less than the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF (298 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM?
- The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.45 m for the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF.
- Do the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2 Z DF DSM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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