Yongnuo announce inexpensive 100mm f/2 lens for Canon mounts ($170)

At a glance:

• Aperture range: f/2 – f/22
• Number of blades: 9
• Focus mode: AF, MF
• Maximum magnification: 0.140x
• Focal length: 100mm
• Lens size: 76.6 x 122mm
• Full frame:Yes
• Model number: YN100mm F2.0 C
• Filter size: 58mm
• Weight: 400-500g

Yongnuo, well known for their inexpensive flashlights, made a new lens after the 50mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/2. The company announced at Photokina that they will soon release a 100mm f/2 for Canon DSLRs. No official announcement has so far surfaced on the web, just a small set of pictures on Yongnuo’s site.

The Yongnuo 100mm f/2 looks similar to Canon’s EF 100mm f/2, but is said to have a lower price, $170. The video below (by Photogearnews) gives you a quick look on the Yongnuo 100mm f/2.

For the time being the Yongnuo 100mm f/2 is available only on AliExpress for $171. Should be available at US retailers soon.

[via fstoppers]