Yongnuo

    Yongnuo’s new 35mm f/2 for Nikon is kind of interesting
    Sep 5, 2016 John Aldred

    Recently, Yongnuo announced their 35mm f/2 lens for Nikon. It’s basically the YN 35mm f/2 for Canon but with a Nikon mount. What makes this…

    Cheap Speedlight comparisons, which should you buy and why?
    May 5, 2016 John Aldred

    Venturing into the world of flash, and radio triggers can be a confusing, sometimes frightening and potentially expensive prospect for those who are very new…

    I’m Getting Rid of My Flash Gear and Here’s Why
    Feb 29, 2016 John Aldred

    People often ask me about the flash equipment I currently use, and what I would do differently if I were to start over today. I also often…

    Is Yongnuo An Enabler Or A Copycat?
    Jan 28, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    Two days ago The Hong Kong based gear company Yongnuo announced their next product, the YN360, an LED lit bar of light. While different in form…

    Watch out Ice Light: Yongnuo announces the YN360, a full color LED light wand
    Jan 25, 2016 Gannon Burgett

    If you’ve been eyeing a Westcott Ice Light for some time, but don’t care to drop the dough on it, Chinese light accessory manufacturer Yongnuo…

    2015 DIYP Gift Guide – Lighting
    Dec 10, 2015 Gannon Burgett

    So far, we’ve shared our Gift Guides for cameras and lenses. Now, we’re on to the next tool any photographer needs in his/her arsenal –…

    Yongnuo Extends Their Lens Line with A 35mm f/2 Lens
    Apr 24, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    When Yongnuo launched their nifty fifty, we knew it was likely that they will extend their lens line and start making more lenses. If you are…

    The Pros and Cons of using Cheap China Brand Lights
    Apr 10, 2015 Laya Gerlock

    My first ever off-camera flash was a Nikon sb-24 speedlight (1988), which I got. After a while I bought my first ever Nikon speedlight an…

    The Battle of the Nifty Fifty: Canon’s 50mm1.8 vs. Yongnuo 50mm1.8
    Mar 16, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    So, a while back Chinese flash maker Yongnuo stepped into the optics realm and started making a 50mm 1.8 (aka the Nifty Fifty, aka fantastic plastic, aka,…

    Yongnuo Goes on B&H. Similarly Priced, Better Service (+lenses?)
    Jan 9, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Yongnuo has been the goto strobe brand for many off-camera-flashers (yea, I said it). Between the low price (it’s pretty hard to beat a $60 strobe,…