Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M vs Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF
Zeiss 50mm f/2 has a wider field of view. Yongnuo 60mm f/2 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M is a 50mm f/2 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF is a 60mm f/2 prime. On paper the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M 
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Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M better than the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF?
- Wider field of view (50mm vs 60mm)
- 40 mm shorter (75.3 mm vs 115 mm long)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF better than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M?
- Longer reach (60mm vs 50mm)
- 144 g lighter (586 g vs 730 g)
- Newer design (2018 vs 2015)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF has the edge: it is 144 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M | Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 60mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 730 g (25.75 oz) | 586 g (20.67 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 81 x 75.3 mm | 115 x 76 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) | 0.234 m (9.21 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | — | 7 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 6 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Yongnuo
- 75.3 × 81 mm
- 115 × 76 mm
The Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF is 40 mm longer and 144 g lighter than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M or the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF?
- The Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF weighs 586 g, 144 g less than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M (730 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M or the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF?
- The Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF focuses down to 0.23 m, against 0.24 m for the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M.
- Do the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M and the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M or the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 MF has the edge: it is 144 g lighter to carry.
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