Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom 24mm
Yongnuo 50F1.8S DF 50mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom 24mm
The Tamron 10-24mm lens receives mostly positive feedback for its ultra-wide field of view, sharpness, and value compared to Canon alternatives. Users praise its versatility for landscapes and portraits, though some note autofocus can be slow and noisy. A few negative reviews highlight reliability issues, including a lens that stopped working and warranty problems with third-party sellers. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget-friendly wide-angle option for amateur and semi-pro photographers.
Pros
- Ultra-wide field of view
- Good value for money
- Sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for landscapes and portraits
Cons
- Slow and noisy autofocus
- Variable aperture
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty problems with third-party sellers
- Plastic construction
Yongnuo 50F1.8S DF 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
| Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom 24mm | Yongnuo 50F1.8S DF 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 6★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | LD Aspherical | Nano-multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/10 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-4.5 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | Digital stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x★ | 0.13x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom 24mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Yongnuo 50F1.8S DF 50mm
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo 50F1.8S DF 50mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
