Yongnuo 35mm F/1.8 DA DSM WL

Standard prime lens • Digital era

Announced:
· November 2024
Production status:
● In production
Country of design:
· PRC (People's Republic of China)
Original name:
· No data
Class:
· Fast APS-C-format standard prime lens

Abbreviations

DA	The lens is designed for APS-C digital mirrorless cameras.
DSM	The lens is equipped with Digital Stepping Motor.
WL	The lens supports wireless remote control.

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	APS-C
Focal length:	35mm
Speed:	F/1.8
Lens construction:	10 elements in 8 groups
Lens construction:	3 HR
Mount:	Nikon Z
Diagonal angle of view:	44° (Nikon Z APS-C)
35mm equivalent focal length and speed:
35mm equivalent focal length:	53.6mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/2.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera
Number of blades:	7 (seven)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.30m
Magnification ratio:	1:6.67
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	Stepping motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	AF - MF
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	Determined by the camera
Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS):
Built-in OIS:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	182g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀68×64mm
Weather sealing:	Water-resistant mount
Fluorine coating:	Yes
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 52mm
Lens hood:	Screw-type round
Teleconverters:	Not available

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

A lightweight budget standard lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, with a moderately complex optical formula with 3 high refractive index elements. Although the lens does not have a record-breaking speed, it is enough to shoot in low light conditions, as well as isolate the subject, smoothly blurring the background.

Although the lens is not a professional model, it supports wireless remote control that works at a distance of up to 30m. With it, you can control the focus, start and stop video recording, and more. There is an SW switch on the lens barrel that can function as a focus mode switch or a wireless remote control switch, depending on your preference. In addition, there are dual function buttons on the lens barrel. Each of them can be assigned a different function. Of course, there is a USB Type C connector at the rear of the lens, which can be used to update the lens firmware.

The DSM stepping motor is responsible for smooth, fast and quiet autofocus.

Despite the fact that the front part of the lens has a bayonet mount for mounting a lens hood, for some reason the manufacturer offers a symbolic miniature screw-in lens hood for this lens.

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