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Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro
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Yongnuo · 23 mm · f/1.4 · Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X mount

Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro

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KEY FACTS
BrandYongnuo
Announcement dateJan 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Excellent value: attractive sub-$300 price with robust feature set including wireless control, weather sealing, and custom buttons
+Fast, quiet autofocus via Digital Stepping Motor (DSM) ideal for both stills and video
+Strong optical performance with good center sharpness and capable low-light performance at f/1.4
+Rich feature set including dual Fn buttons, control ring, and 2.4GHz wireless remote capability
+Compact and lightweight at 360g makes it ideal for street photography and everyday carry
+Excellent bokeh with 9-blade circular aperture and nano-multilayer coating for flare control
Worth Knowing
−No built-in optical image stabilization; requires camera body with IBIS
−Wireless remote control functionality requires separate optional remote control unit purchase
−Higher chromatic aberrations reported compared to some competitors
−Average corner sharpness noted in some reviews, with center-focused performance

General

Brand
Yongnuo
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jan 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The YN 23mm has a lot going for it, including a great focal length, great functionality, and fairly strong image quality. The YN 23mm shows well in this class, however, with the lowest price and more features, though this does come at the cost of some weight, as the Yongnuo is fairly heavy at 368g (13oz) in the group. At an attractive price point of $241, the Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro delivers impressive optical performance, fast autofocus, and modern features like wireless control.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Optical Formula
11 elements in 9 groups
35mm Equivalent
35mm (APS-C)
Min focal length
23 mm
Max focal length
23 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
23 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500

Autofocus

Type
Digital Stepping Motor (DSM)
Focus Speed
Fast and quiet

Special features

Coating
Nano multilayer coating
Low Dispersion Elements
3 extra-low dispersion glass lenses
Wireless Control
2.4GHz wireless module (requires optional remote)
Custom Buttons
Fn-A and Fn-B custom function keys
Control Ring
Yes
USB Firmware
USB Type-C for firmware upgrades

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
69 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
85 mm
Lens weight
360 g

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes