Yongnuo 50mm f 1.8 review năm 2024

There is a new entry in my collection of 50mm lenses which sometimes enlarges and sometimes shrinks. But I’ve had my eye on the Yongnuo 50mm for quite a long time, as it has some very big advantages. So it is basically a replica of the second version of the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens, which originally came on the market in 1990 and was replaced by the STM version in 2015. This Canon lens was also my first 50mm lens and laid the foundation for my love for this focal length. Therefore this replica, which costs only half the price of the Canon, is worth considering. But let’s start with a look at the specifications:

Focal length: 50mm Aperture: f 1.8 – f22 Aperture blades: 7 Minimum focus distance: 45 cm Filter size: 52mm Weight: 120 grams Dimensions: 73 mm x 55 mm

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As you can see, the great advantage of the lens, in addition to the low purchase price, is its compactness and lightness. Because, especially when traveling or hiking, you sometimes have to compromise on quality. As much as I love my Sigma 50mm, it is often just too much weight for long hikes. Since the Yongnuo is about 730 grams lighter at just 120 grams and, at 73 by 55 millimeters, fits easily into a small side pocket, it clearly fulfills its purpose here. Especially at the new price, which is around 55 €, you can confidently buy the lens for such cases.

Especially the low price makes this lens very interesting for beginners. For me, too, it was a 50mm lens with which I made my first experiences in the field of fixed focal lengths. Ambitious newbies can’t go wrong here, because the lens does what a 50mm lens should do: photos with a very natural image section and nice depth of field.

But let’s take a coser look. Because at first glance the lens makes a really good impression and can convince with the advantages mentioned above. But if you take a closer look at the image quality, a few weaknesses of the lens become apparent. Because even if, for example, the sharpness and the contrast with an open aperture are in the very, very acceptable range, it cannot compete with real prime lenses (like the Sigma 50mm ART). However, it should be said that the sharpness and contrast can easily keep up with comparable Canon entry-level models. The main drawback of the lens is the autofocus micromotor, which, apart from the volume (which makes it unsuitable for filmmakers), is not particularly fast and sometimes unreliable. Especially in situations where you shoot against the light, this can sometimes go wrong.

During the test shoot with Antonia, who was in front of the camera for dirndl photos, the Yongnuo lans made a really good figure, which actually surprised me a bit. The lens didn’t cause any problems, the autofocus was almost always good and the sharpness of the results really won me over. I had to take a closer look at some photos to find a difference to my prime lens. It was mostly in the bokeh that it is not as quiet as with some other 50mm lenses and the green and purple color fringes are noticeable on some edges. Otherwise I was really satisfied with the outcome, which you can also see in the pictures.

Was surprised to read the citicism of the Nikkor 50mm f1.8G in the original review. I've been pretty damned impressed with my copy. A friend of mine is planning to buy the Yongnuo version, so if he actually goes ahead I'll be keen to borrow it and put it up against my Nikkor to see if I agree. If it happens I'll get back to you. At the moment I'm slightly sceptical, but I'm open to the possibility that I may be amazed.

I just received the AF-S 50mm F1.8G which I new purchased on line (grey market) for 154 euros inc. delivery.......that's about 50% percent more than the Yongnuo...

It sharper wide open (pretty good actually), better built with a SWM motor with manual overide, lens-hood caps and soft pouch......personally I would rather pay the extra 50 euros and get something that is way better and will last!

I sold my AF 50mm F1.8D boxed (like new) for 75 euros........sharper, more solid.....better all round............

when there's a zillion S/H OEM 50mm F1.8 lenses out therefore almost nothing.....

.........why bother these Yongnuo cheapos?

In the United States, there's a pretty big monetary difference between a $220 Nikon 50mm F/1.8G and a $68 Yongnuo. The modern Nikkor is probably the best of its kind but for the price the Yongnuo makes more sense as a casual purchase for an entry level body without a focus motor to support the 50mm F/1.8 AF-D.

Personally, I don't think that 50mm is a very important focal length. You buy a 50mm F/1.8 because you want the cheapest lens with the largest aperture for the money. On an APS-C body, this focal length is just a really awkward short telephoto and not a "normal" lens in any sense.

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What is a 50mm F 1.8 lens good for?

It's one of the most popular lenses on the market, and it can be used for anything from portraits and car photography to landscapes and nighttime shots. The only time you can't use a 50mm lens is when you're so far away from your subject that capturing it requires a telephoto lens.

What is the best F stop for a 50mm lens?

So on a Canon or Nikon 50mm f1. 8 lens, shooting at around f 2.8 or F3. 5 will be enough to give you a really excellent level of sharpness, but still let you get enough light into your camera via the aperture for low light scenes, AND give you that blurry background.

Who makes YONGNUO lenses?

YONGNUO makes autofocus prime lenses for Canon、Nikon DSLR cameras, and Canon, Sony, Nikon Mirrorless camera, also make lenses for Olympus and Panasonic. Shenzhen Yongnuo Photographic Equipment Co., Ltd.

Is yongnuo 50mm full

YONGNUO 50mm Full-frame E-mount Fast Prime Lens offers a focal length that is perfect for portraiture and a range of other subjects.