Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8

Affordable prime lens for stunning bokeh portraits

Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 14
Price 20
Usability 13
Brand Yongnuo
Model YN50mm F1.8

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 6 elements in 5 groups for sharp imaging
APERTURE 7-blade diaphragm for smooth background blur
MOUNT Available for Canon EF and Nikon F mounts
FOCUS DC motor autofocus with full-time manual override
COATING Multi-coated glass to reduce ghosting and flare
MIN FOCUS 0.45 meters minimum focusing distance
FILTER 58mm front filter thread diameter
BUILD Lightweight plastic construction with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Supports both full-frame and APS-C sensors
ELECTRONICS Gold-plated contacts for EXIF data transmission
FOCUS SCALE Integrated distance scale window for manual focus
WEATHER SEALING Basic dust resistance, no official IP rating
PORTABILITY Compact and lightweight design for travel

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring included
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present Physical toggle on lens barrel
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Not weather sealed

How-to Use Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 50mm
Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 6 elements in 5 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.15x
Filter Size 58mm
Diaphragm Blades 7
Focus Motor DC Motor
Weight Approx. 120g
Dimensions 73 x 55 mm