Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II
Optical design
Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. Weights 162 grams so convinient to carry. 51 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 15 months of tracked sales — pay around the $56.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
157 of 307 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $56.50 fair value.
- Jun 8, 2024$8.00$-48.50 / typical
- Feb 20, 2025$16.00$-40.50 / typical
- Jun 9, 2025$25.00$-31.50 / typical
- Jul 25, 2025$27.00$-29.50 / typical
- Jun 25, 2025$28.00$-28.50 / typical
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Reviews
Bang for buck..do this first though... I first got this lens and put it right on my camera (who needs instructions???) and the first thought was man this lens is really terrible..i tried inside, outside, every setting and could not get a clear image. I then remembered seeing a video where the lens shipped with clear plastic stickers to protect the lens.(why don't they make them red or blue?) and i had a hard time peeling those off, but once I did, I was very satisfied with the quality of the images. SO MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE PROTECTIVE CLEAR PLASTIC COVERING. All in all I am sure it is not as sharp as a canon ef-1.8 or 1.4 but for around $60 to get to learn a 50mm fixed prime lens is well worth it. I am not selling any photos and do this just for fun, so this is a great addition to my gearbag. I would highly recommend this lens for beginner to intermediate shooters. Can't wait to see what Youngnuo comes out with next!Read full review
Okay for the money but... Overall below average build quality. It costs less then the Canon 50mm AF lens and its easy to see why. Images are still sharp overall though. Best advice. Spend the extra $25.00 or so and but a Canon.
Best lens in my bag. For the price it is much more than I expected. Very light and quick focusing. Used it indoors with no flash and produced very bright images. Thanks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II?
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 162g.
What mount is the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II compatible with?
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II typically sells for around $8.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II a good lens?
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II has a community rating of 3.5/5 from 20 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II?
Similar lenses include Canon CN-E 50mm T/ 1.3 L F, Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8 L Macro.