Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm
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
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm
The TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional build quality, all-metal construction, and superb value for money. Users consistently highlight the beautiful bokeh, vibrant colors, and solid feel, though many note it is noticeably heavy for its size. A few minor complaints include the fiddly screw-on metal lens cap and slight softness at the edges when shooting wide open at f/1.2.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- All-metal construction
- Great value for money
- Beautiful bokeh
- Vibrant colors and contrast
Cons
- Heavy for its size
- Screw-on metal lens cap is fiddly
- Soft corners wide open at f/1.2
- No lens hood included
- Manual focus only
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 7 |
| Groups | 7 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Sonnar Optical Concept |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.5x |
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 (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 55 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
