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Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 (II) Review

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The Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 (II) is a budget lens that provides great value for money. It offers impressive sharpness, acceptable contrast, and smooth bokeh. However, it has some autofocus issues and slower performance compared to more expensive alternatives.

The Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 (II) is a budget lens that provides great value for money. It offers impressive sharpness, acceptable contrast, and smooth bokeh. However, it has some autofocus issues and slower performance compared to more expensive alternatives.

Pros
  • Impressive sharpness
  • Acceptable contrast
  • Smooth bokeh
Cons
  • Slow and noisy autofocus
  • Bulky build
  • Heavier than other 50mm f/1.4 optics

However, when adapting onto APS-C cameras, the lens shows some weaknesses compared to more expensive alternatives.

The Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 (II) is a budget lens that provides great value for money. It offers impressive sharpness, very acceptable contrast, and really smooth bokeh. The lens has a slightly bulky build, is a bit heavier than some other 50mm f/1.4 optics, and the autofocus mechanism is a bit slow and noisy. The lens performs well on full-frame cameras, with very acceptable sharpness, contrast, and other optical qualities. However, when adapting onto APS-C cameras, the lens shows some weaknesses compared to more expensive alternatives. Overall, the lens is recommended for its value for money, but users should be aware of its autofocus performance and slower speed compared to pricier options.

The lens is recommended for its value for money, but users should be aware of its autofocus performance and slower speed compared to pricier options.

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Christopher Frost

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