Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 vs Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 is 28 mm shorter. Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 is 25 g lighter.
The Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 is a 50mm f/1.8 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 is a 50mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 
Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 better than the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8?
- 28 mm shorter (27.5 mm vs 55 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 better than the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8?
- 25 g lighter (120 g vs 145 g)
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.6 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 | Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 145 g | 120 g (4.23 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 67 x 27.5 mm | 73 x 55 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.6 m | 0.45 m (17.72 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | — | 2014 |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Yongnuo
- 27.5 × 67 mm
- 55 × 73 mm
The Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 is 27 mm longer and 25 g lighter than the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8
Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 or the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8?
- The Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 weighs 120 g, 25 g less than the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 (145 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 or the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8?
- The Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.6 m for the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8.
- Do the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 and the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 or the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Yongnuo YN 50 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.
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