Yongnuo YN50mm F1.8C 50mm
Delivering an f/1.8 large aperture in a mere 119g package, this 50mm prime produces smooth background blur for Canon EF cameras at an entry-level price. Multi-coated optics and gold-plated contacts provide decent light transmission and reliable autofocus communication, though corner sharpness drops for landscapes. Best for portrait beginners and vloggers needing a lightweight, bokeh-capable lens without the cost of first-party options.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Canon EF
stabilization Yes
Weight 205 g
af type DSM
lens type prime
46 Overall Score
Price CA$126
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | DSM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Yongnuo YN50mm F1.8C 50mm | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 50mm | 16-50mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Panasonic Sigma L | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 297 | 135 | 540 | 515 | 210 |
| AF Type | DSM | STM | Stepping Motor | VXD | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongnuo YN50mm F1.8C 50mm | 54.8 | 15.7 | 82.2 | 22.3 | 38.7 | 24.1 | 34.8 | 34 | 73.8 | 80.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 88.4 | 34 | 52.5 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 85.5 | 74.9 | 90.5 | 36.3 | 69.6 | 76.9 | 0 | 83.6 | 73.8 | 94.4 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.8 | 86.2 | 64.4 | 85.4 | 87.2 | 83.8 | 0 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.6 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 74.9 | 45.8 | 32.7 | 79 | 76.9 | 0 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.8 | 15.7 | 89.9 | 81.8 | 72.2 | 24.1 | 92.9 | 93.4 | 87.9 | 96.3 |
Price
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