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Yongnuo YN 42.5mm f/1.7 M II Lens for Micro Four Thirds

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Yongnuo YN 42.5mm f/1.7 M II Lens for Micro Four Thirds
Key Features
  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • 85mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.7 to f/22
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 11.8"
An excellent choice for portrait photography, this updated YN 42.5mm f/1.7 M II Lens from Yongnuo is an 85mm-equivalent lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds system of mirrorless cameras. The lens contains two ultra-low dispersion elements to control spherical aberrations and distortions for enhanced sharpness and accurate rendering, and a refined STM stepping motor enables fast and quiet autofocusing for both stills and video. Additionally, an AF/MF switch on the barrel allows you to quickly switch to manual focusing if needed. Featuring a bright maximum aperture of f/1.7, the lens also provides a minimum focusing distance of 11.8". Combine these attributes with the lens's 7-blade diaphragm and you can easily achieve selective focus and bokeh in your photos and portraits.
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Yongnuo 42.5mm f/1.7 II Overview

An excellent choice for portrait photography, this updated YN 42.5mm f/1.7 M II Lens from Yongnuo is an 85mm-equivalent lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds system of mirrorless cameras. The lens contains two ultra-low dispersion elements to control spherical aberrations and distortions for enhanced sharpness and accurate rendering, and a refined STM stepping motor enables fast and quiet autofocusing for both stills and video. Additionally, an AF/MF switch on the barrel allows you to quickly switch to manual focusing if needed. Featuring a bright maximum aperture of f/1.7, the lens also provides a minimum focusing distance of 11.8". Combine these attributes with the lens's 7-blade diaphragm and you can easily achieve selective focus and bokeh in your photos and portraits.

Prime 42.5mm portrait-length lens provides an 85mm equivalent focal length with Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Fast f/1.7 maximum aperture enables extensive control over focus position and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
11.8" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close-up subjects.
Two aspherical elements help to reduce spherical aberrations for greater sharpness and clarity.
Updated stepping AF motor provides smooth and quiet focusing performance for stills and video.
Seven-blade diaphragm produces a smooth out-of-focus quality when working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques.
EAN: 6947110913513

Yongnuo 42.5mm f/1.7 II Specs

Focal Length
42.5mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.7
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Lens Format Coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Angle of View
29°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.8" / 30 cm
Magnification
1:6.67 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.15x Magnification
Optical Design
9 Elements in 8 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
7
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Dimensions
2.4 x 2.2" / 61.6 x 55.4 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
5.2 oz / 146 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.52 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.4 x 3.7 x 3.6"

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