Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF 56mm
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF 56mm
The Viltrox lenses reviewed here consistently impress users with their sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money. Many reviewers highlight the lightweight and compact design, making them ideal for travel and events. Common criticisms include the lack of a click stop on the aperture ring and occasional autofocus issues in video mode, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
- Smooth bokeh
Cons
- No click stop on aperture ring
- Autofocus issues in video mode
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- Color quantization in images
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
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF 56mm | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 8 |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 600 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 | 1:6.67 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF 56mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 66 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
