GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 50mm
What Buyers Say
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
The Ultra Wide Lens Mod for GoPro HERO13 Black receives glowing reviews for its impressive 177-degree field of view and sharp image quality with minimal distortion. Users highlight its ease of installation, sturdy build, and how it expands creative possibilities for action shots and landscapes. While the Q&A section remains unanswered, the five-star ratings consistently praise its cinematic upgrade potential.
Pros
- Wide 177-degree field of view
- Sharp image quality with little distortion
- Easy to attach and sturdy build
- Expands creative filming possibilities
- Works well for action and landscape shots
Cons
- Q&A questions remain unanswered
- Compatibility with older GoPro models uncertain
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 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
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 1 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 1 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 8 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | hydrophobic lens coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/0 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/0 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.16 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 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
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
