Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 vs Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4
Yongnuo 35mm f/1.4 is 364 g lighter. Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 focuses 5 cm closer.
The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 
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Key differences
Why is the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 better than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- 364 g lighter (810 g vs 1174 g)
- 15 mm shorter (111 mm vs 126 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2018 vs 2015)
Why is the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.35 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 364 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 364 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 | Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 810 g (28.57 oz) ◆ | 1174 g (2.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 82 mm | 85 mm (diameter) x 126 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.22x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (manual) |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm ◆ | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2018 | 2015 |
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Size
- A · Yongnuo
- B · Zeiss
- 111 × 82 mm
- 126 × 85 mm
The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is 15 mm longer and 364 g heavier than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 weighs 810 g, 364 g less than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 (1174 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.35 m for the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4.
- Do the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 364 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better for travel?
- For travel, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 364 g lighter to carry.
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