Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S § 03 Head to head
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S vs Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 focuses 5 cm closer. Yongnuo 35mm f/1.8 is 188 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Nikon Z mount: the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S is a 35mm f/1.8 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 
Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S better than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL better than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S?
- 188 g lighter (182 g vs 370 g)
- 18 mm shorter (68 mm vs 86 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 62 mm)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL has the edge: it is 188 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL has the edge: it is 188 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S | Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 370 g (13.1 oz) | 182 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 73 mm (diameter) x 86 mm (length) | 64 x 68 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ | 0.3 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.19x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 9 groups (including 2 ED elements and 3 aspherical elements) | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Yongnuo
- 86 × 73 mm
- 68 × 64 mm
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S is 18 mm longer and 188 g heavier than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL.
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Sample frames
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL?
- The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL weighs 182 g, 188 g less than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (370 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL.
- Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL has the edge: it is 188 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL better for travel?
- For travel, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.8 DA DSM WL has the edge: it is 188 g lighter to carry.
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