Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro
Yongnuo · 23 mm · f/1.4 · Pro
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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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Yongnuo |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Pro |
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. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 360 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 69 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 85 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 58 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 23 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 65.4° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 40 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.1x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |