Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 vs Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for street and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (28mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM (35mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8See price on Amazon
Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSMSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 is 28mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM is 35mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 or the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM?
The Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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