7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite vs Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro
7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 is 209 g lighter. Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 focuses 10 cm closer.
The 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite is a 50mm f/1.8 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro is a 50mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 1 advantage each.
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite 
Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite better than the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro?
- 209 g lighter (178 g vs 387 g)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro better than the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite?
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.55 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite has the edge: it is 209 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite | Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro |
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| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 178 g ◆ | 387 g |
| Dimensions | 51 x 67 mm | 85 x 68 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.55 m | 0.45 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.15x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2026 | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Yongnuo
- 67 × 51 mm
- 68 × 85 mm
The Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro is 1 mm longer and 209 g heavier than the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite.
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Sample frames
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite or the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro?
- The 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite weighs 178 g, 209 g less than the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro (387 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite or the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro?
- The Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.55 m for the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite.
- Do the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite and the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite or the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8X DA DSM Pro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite has the edge: it is 209 g lighter to carry.
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