{"id":178328,"date":"2024-01-19T14:59:23","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T14:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=178328"},"modified":"2024-06-16T07:56:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-16T07:56:21","slug":"yongnuo-yn-35mm-f-2-r-df-dsm-autofocus-lens-for-canon-rf-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/photo\/yongnuo-yn-35mm-f-2-r-df-dsm-autofocus-lens-for-canon-rf-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Yongnuo YN 35mm F\/2 R DF DSM autofocus lens for Canon RF announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yongnuo has announced the release of a new lens with support for the autofocus system &#8211; YN 35mm F\/2 Z DF DSM for full-frame cameras with Canon RF mount. The new product sells for $375.<\/p>\n<p>The lens turned out to be quite compact &#8211; together with the Canon EOS R camera it looks like this:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-287259 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/129_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>It is noteworthy that previously, third-party manufacturers almost never produced optics with an autofocus system for cameras with a Canon RF bayonet mount. This could lead to legal costs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-287261 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/130_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The optical design of the Yongnuo YN 35mm F\/2 R DF DSM lens consists of 9 elements in 8 groups, including 1 aspherical lens, 1 low dispersion glass lens and 2 high refractive index glass lenses.\u00a0There is a multi-layer anti-reflective coating to increase light transmission and suppress glare and ghosting.<\/p>\n<p>The lens aperture mechanism consists of 7 blades.\u00a0It allows you to adjust the relative aperture in the range from F\/2 to F\/16, according to the manufacturer, Yongnuo.\u00a0And the minimum focusing distance of the lens is 35 cm (with a magnification of 0.13x).\u00a0Changing focus modes is possible using the AF\/MF button switch on the lens body.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-287262 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/131_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Autofocus is achieved through a digitally controlled stepper motor (DSM), which provides high focusing accuracy and speed, and also has low noise levels, the manufacturer claims.<\/p>\n<p>The Yongnuo YN 35mm F\/2 R DF DSM lens is equipped with a multi-function ring: you can manually adjust the focus, as well as control the aperture and parameters such as shutter speed, ISO sensitivity and others.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this, there is an Fn button on the body of the new product, which can also be assigned to call up various camera functions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-287263 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/132_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The YN 35mm F\/2 Z DF DSM lens body is made of aluminum, the mount is also made of metal, and the electronic part (contacts) is gold-plated.<\/p>\n<p>The lens has threads for installing \u00d852 mm filters, and there are o-rings in the bayonet area that prevent the penetration of moisture and dust between the lens and the camera body.\u00a0There is also a USB-C port for firmware updates.\u00a0Weight and dimensions are as follows: 290 grams, dimensions \u2013 \u00d868&#215;73 mm.<\/p>\n<p>The package contents of the new YN 35mm F\/2 Z DF DSM lens for Canon RF are as follows:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-287264 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/133_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The price of the Yongnuo YN 35mm F\/2 R DF DSM lens for Canon RF will be $375.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the same lens was available for Nikon Z and Sony E cameras.<\/p>\n<p>It was also reported that Zhongyi\u00a0will introduce\u00a0autofocus optics.\u00a0The focal length of the lens will be from 35 to 85mm, but so far there is no official confirmation of the characteristics and capabilities of the future new product.\u00a0Perhaps the lens will belong to the Mitakon line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yongnuo has announced the release of a new lens with support for the autofocus system &#8211; YN 35mm F\/2 Z DF DSM for full-frame cameras with Canon RF mount. The new product sells for $375. 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