Used Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 MC Lens for Canon EOS Cameras

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2022-04-26T12:27:05

Rated 5 out of 5

go to lens

similar to canon

Kaustav M.

2021-04-15T10:30:45

Rated 2 out of 5

Broken autofocus

Lens is expected quality for the price. However, the auto focus feature on the product I received does not work at all. The lens is properly attached, but does not respond at all.

RORY D.

2021-01-21T07:32:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Fabulous lens for the price

I bought this “nifty fifty” lens to test drive before investing in a more expensive lens. However, I’m very pleased with the quality of images this lens produces. If you are looking for a lens with a low F stop, this could be it. With F1.8, this lens can produce some fantastic images with an impressive depth of field, and it works especially well in low light. This lens is great for portraits, landscape, close ups (although the minimum focusing distance is a little over 1 foot) and more. Very versatile, inexpensive, and small, so why not try it out?

SLOAN B.

2021-01-20T10:14:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality

Great product for a great price

Patti H.

2021-01-05T11:24:05

Rated 4 out of 5

Great starter lens

The lens works great and I can get some really good pictures with it. It does feel cheaper than the canon brand version and some of the parts sound loose on the inside so I try not to shake it too much while moving it. But overall, its exactly what I expected for the price I paid for it. It might not be the best for more experienced users but I am satisfied with my purchase.

Daniel W.

2020-11-22T10:25:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Must be the 55mm!

Brilliant focus and crystal clear subject shots! So grateful to have found this lens with such a great team at Adorama!

MARC G.

2020-09-18T08:21:03

Rated 4 out of 5

great all round lens

Great portrait lens

JULIE A.

2020-08-23T08:04:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Lense

I like this lense and it takes good pictures. I would recommend this to others.

MOLLY S.

2020-07-03T12:27:14

Rated 3 out of 5

It’s a pretty decent lense, especially for close up shots

I liked that it captured the subject in full frame, however, it was not good with attracting light. So I had to put my ISO very high.

LALLA N.

2020-06-12T09:28:02

Rated 4 out of 5

Best value 50mm

Great value sharp on Z6 with FTZ adapter.

Francisco R.

2020-03-18T12:29:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Nifty 50

I bought this for a friends teen. She liked the Bokeh effect she saw with mine. She is having fun with it. No complaints.

SCOTT B.

2020-03-03T04:21:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice lens for the price

Bought these for my students- Wonderful so far and images are coming out crisp

ACCOUNTS P.

2019-12-24T15:09:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lense

My Nikon camera came with the typical lense but I was looking to get another one for more professional looking pictures. A friend recommended looking into Adorama.com, so I did some research and this lense had great reviews and it was a very reasonable price. I was a little nervous going with a less known brand but it fits perfect on my camera and I'm loving it so far. I am still getting used to the no zoom, but that's the only draw back. I definitely recommend this lense!

Chelsie C.

2019-12-01T09:11:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Cool

Super cool

OLUWAFEMI W.

2019-11-26T10:36:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Very, very nice lens for the money

Very nice lens. Smooth focus and rings. Light weight and good build.

Kevin S.

2019-08-27T10:50:09

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice AF Drive

Works as expected this is a G format lens so no aperture ring, great quality, sharp all the way down. I use it at f/1.8 all the time, quick focus, easy manual, quiet. My only detraction is I bought this new, and now between the elements micro particles can be seen. Not present in the pictures, just under light, looking into the lens.

Sean B.

2019-07-23T06:53:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommended

I highly recommend this lense. It works perfectly fine, it's very light and well constructed. Also, it gives the same result as any other 50mm would and it costs way less. É

TAMIKA M.

2019-05-21T09:08:15

Rated 5 out of 5

I´m glad I found this product!

It works perfectly in manual focus with my Nikon D5300, the automatic focus is not great but it can be useful sometimes. I use the lens just for filming and there is a huge difference between kit lens and this 50mm super cheap lens!

Rodrigo A.

2019-05-14T10:52:29

Rated 1 out of 5

Lasted for a dozen shots

I used this lens a couple of times then the aperture stopped working as it was stuck on f1.8. Since it sat in my bag for several months it was passed the warranty period so in to the trash it went.

Keith B.

2019-04-23T09:04:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Not bad...not bad at all

Couldn't ask for a better budget 50mm. Gonna look at there other lenses as well.

ROBERTO C.

2019-04-18T08:42:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens!

This 50mm lens is well made and performed as well as a more expensive lens does. I will definitely purchase again from Adorama. Thanks for your fast shipping. John

John G.

2019-03-21T11:13:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

Good sharp pictures

Michelle G.

2019-03-14T14:05:45

Rated 4 out of 5

Quality lens

I've been using this for about a week now. First time shooting on a 50 mm, but I'm impressed by the sharpness and bokeh. Good lens on a budget.

Kyle M.

2019-02-05T15:44:07

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Quality for the Price

If you're looking to get this lens on a budget then this particular brand is good for the price. After reading up on some reviews I was worried the sharpness of the photos would be compromised with the cheaper brand. Its perfectly capable of taking sharp images, but of course the Nikon and Canon brands are just a little bit more crisp. But overall great quality for the price.

LAURA D.

2019-01-31T01:39:37

Rated 5 out of 5

50mm Lens perfect addition

We love our new lens

Sherae B.

2019-01-14T14:36:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lense, especially for the price.

An absolutely wonderful lens, especially for those who are just getting into photography and are on a budget. The only slight negative is the build quality definitely feels a little bit on the cheap side but then again it is a cheap lense so that's just what you get.

Kodie G.

2018-12-08T08:35:23

Rated 4 out of 5

Surprised!

I have read a number of bad reviews on this lens, and honestly, I'm just not seeing the claimed issues. Yes, it's a plastic bodied lens. Yes, it's cheap. I'm not a skilled enough photographer to be comfortable purchasing the Canon 50mm 1.2L lens or even the Canon 50mm 1.4 lens Bang for the buck, this lens works well for getting my skills up to par as a photographer. I'll invest in better lenses when my skills are improved and use this lens with my crop sensor camera when I do.

John H.

2018-10-23T10:33:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Son likes it

Bought as a gift for my son, who is a beginner photographer. He says it is very good and he is happy with it.

Daniel V.

2018-10-15T17:11:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Get this Nifty Fifty

So glad to add this Nifty Fifty to my collection. Wonderful, llightweight lens with amazing clarity. This thing is tack sharp. And what an incredible value. Highly recommend this, esp. for beginning photographers who are learning light/aperture.

Rosalyn R.

2018-09-05T04:34:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

I've been using this lens for a few weeks and extremely happy with it. I haven't taken it off my camera. A great lens for a great price.

Dan D.

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Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Yongnuo

  • MPN

    YN50MM F1.8 C

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Standard

  • Lens Mount

    Canon EOS

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    N/A

  • Closest Focus Distance

    17.6" / 45cm

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    N/A

  • Focal Length

    50mm

  • Angle Of View

    46 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.8

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.15x

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    52mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    N/A

  • Diaphragm Blades

    N/A

  • Dimensions

    2.87 x 2.17" (72.9 x 55.1mm)

  • Weight

    4.23oz / 119.92g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    N/A

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

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About Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 MC Lens for Canon EOS Cameras

FEATURED REVIEWS

An amazing lens.

By Benjamin B.

Being new to photography I am truly impressed with what this lens can do, especially in low light. The lens makes it so easy to get good shots because it matches what you see so much better than my other lenses. I experienced no issues with clarity or focus at all. As far as build quality is concerned I see no reason to spend about 3 times as much for Canon's version. Some reviews complain that the lens is made of plastic and the autofocus motor is a little loud, but these don't affect th...

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Get this Nifty Fifty

By Rosalyn R.

So glad to add this Nifty Fifty to my collection. Wonderful, llightweight lens with amazing clarity. This thing is tack sharp. And what an incredible value. Highly recommend this, esp. for beginning photographers who are learning light/aperture.

This fantastic prime lens is an excellent addition to your current lens lineup. With a 50mm focal length and F1.8 aperture, it's perfectly suited for portraiture. A 50mm lens also tends to be close to the human eye in terms of magnification factor, making it ideal for casual and street photography. The large max aperture also lends it to lower-light situations better than the standard kit lens, which might max out at F4 or F5.6.

This lens features multi-coated glass elements for proper color rendition and minimal ghosting or flaring in bright settings. It's suited equally well for shooting on full-frame camera bodies or APS-C format cameras, where it actually provides an 80mm equivalent focal length. The aperture diaphram is made up of 7 individual blades, which provides a smooth bokeh when you're working with selective focus. As for the mount itself, its contacts are gold-plated, allowing for a perfect connection and reliable functionality with the camera.

At the entry level of photo gear, this lens will do what you ask of it, delivering sharp images and helping you save both space and money for filling up the rest of your camera bag.

Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 MC Lens for Canon EOS Cameras Features

  • F/1.8 large aperture; helps to separate the subject from background
  • A great prime lens that is an excellent addition to the Nikon 12-50mm kit lens
  • Supports auto focus and manual focus modes
  • Uses gold-plated metal contacts, which improves the signal conductivity and corrosion resistance
  • Supports M/AV/TV/P and other camera shooting modes, and parameters used to take pictures can be displayed in the EXIF Information
  • Supports full-frame and APS-C format cameras
  • Uses high quality plastic as external structure; the overall weight is only 200g, which is convenient for shooting on the go
  • Multi-coated glass improves the transmittance and flare resistance

What's in the box:

  • Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 MC Lens for Canon EF Mount
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • Item Note: Missing Front Lens Cap

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