Quick answer
The Yongnuo YN100mm f/2 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 100mm at f/2.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
A 100mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Yongnuo YN100mm f/2 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Yongnuo YN100mm f/2 specifications
What can you shoot with the Yongnuo YN100mm f/2?
At 100mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 160mm | 12.8° | 15.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Yongnuo YN100mm f/2 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Yongnuo YN100mm f/2?
It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Yongnuo YN100mm f/2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Yongnuo YN100mm f/2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 160mm on full frame, with a 12.8° horizontal and 15.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Yongnuo YN100mm f/2 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
