Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
Yongnuo
53 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
This 50mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised as an excellent value-for-money prime lens for beginners and hobbyists. Users highlight its sharp foreground focus and pleasing bokeh, making it ideal for portraits and product shots. The build quality feels cheap and the autofocus is noisy and slow, but most agree the optical performance far exceeds the low price. A few issues with durability and incompatibility with newer lens hoods were noted.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp foreground focus
- Pleasing bokeh effect
- Great for portraits
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus
- Cheap build quality
- Durability concerns
- Incompatible with newer lens hoods
Value for money 6
Bokeh and image quality 6
Autofocus speed 4
Autofocus noise 3
Build quality 4
Beginner friendly 5
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 10 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.16 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm0.278score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.323score per dollar
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
