Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Sony
66 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
Yongnuo
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating II | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm0.055score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm0.445score per dollar
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm offers 8.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Scores 66 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
