Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
Pentax Limited Series 23010 40mm
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
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
Pentax Limited Series 23010 40mm
The Pentax HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR lens is highly praised for its superb build quality, sharpness, and beautiful color rendition. Users love it as a versatile walk-around lens for street photography and landscapes, especially on APS-C bodies like the K-3. The main drawbacks are its variable aperture and a price that many feel is too high for the performance gain over kit lenses.
Pros
- Superb build quality
- Excellent sharpness
- Beautiful color rendition
- Weather resistant
- Versatile focal range for street and landscape
Cons
- Variable aperture (f/2.8-4)
- High price for performance gain
- Limited zoom range
- Not as wide as some kit lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | Pentax Limited Series 23010 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 9 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | HD coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | DC |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 | 1:5 |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pentax Limited Series 23010 40mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (73rd percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
