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Yongnuo AF 50mm F1.8 Camera 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/1.8
Mount Canon EF
stabilization Yes
Weight 120 g
af type STM
80 Overall Score
Price CA$126
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 50 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Yongnuo AF 50mm F1.8 Camera 50mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 55-200mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 255 | 550 | 515 | 116 | 369 |
| AF Type | STM | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | STM | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongnuo AF 50mm F1.8 Camera 50mm | 86.6 | 90.7 | 90.8 | 95.7 | 2 | 93 | 30.3 | 34.1 | 74.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.9 | 86.4 | 63.2 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 84.1 | 80.8 | 78.5 | 91.7 | 35.9 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.6 | 96.1 | 62.8 | 95.7 | 38.6 | 93 | 86.1 | 34.1 | 50.2 | 81.1 |
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