Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
Combining a bright f/1.8 aperture with a 75mm full-frame equivalent field of view on APS-C Sony E-mount cameras, this 162g lens stands out for its lightweight portability and weather sealing at a budget price. The ultraquiet digital stepping motor and fluorine-coated front element make it a discreet, durable option for both stills and video. It’s best for travel and street photographers who want a compact, fast prime for subject isolation and low-light shooting without adding bulk.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 50mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 162 | 92 | 59 | 297 | 515 | 210 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | 54.8 | 34.8 | 94.7 | 55 | 48.7 | 49.5 | 34 | 83.1 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 76.9 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 52.7 | 80.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75 | 45.8 | 32.7 | 79 | 76.9 | 96.1 | 78 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.8 | 15.7 | 90 | 81.8 | 72.2 | 24.2 | 93.4 | 88 | 96.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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