Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens (International) 50mm portrait fast lens vs YONGNUO 50mm F1.8N prime lens for Nikon
Overall winner: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens (International) 50mm portrait fast lens
Key Differences
Canon (A) is the lower-priced option and offers a stepping motor for near-silent autofocus and a wide f/1.8 for low-light and bokeh; however it is an international version with no warranty. YONGNUO (B) is slightly higher priced, reports solid build and sharp images but has noisier and mixed autofocus performance
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens (International) 50mm portrait fast lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens with compact design and near-silent stepping motor. Great for portraits, low-light, and close-ups; customers note its blur and focus distance benefits
Pros
- compact and lightweight design
- stepping motor for near silent AF
- wide f/1.8 aperture for low-light/blurred backgrounds
- good value for money
Cons
- no warranty note
- international version may lack local support
- limited focusing distance noted by customers
YONGNUO 50mm F1.8N prime lens for Nikon
50mm f/1.8 prime lens for Nikon DSLRs with AF/MF. Great value, sharp images, solid build; some noise and autofocus quirks reported by users.
Pros
- sharp pictures and good bokeh
- solid build quality
- supports AF and MF
- full-frame and APS-C compatibility
Cons
- noisy autofocus
- mixed autofocus performance
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Canon |
| Durability | YONGNUO |
| Versatility | Canon |
| User Reviews | Canon |