Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM vs Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM is faster by 1.7 stops (f/1.0 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 50mm F1.0L USM | YN 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Yongnuo |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.0 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 1989 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 11 | n/a |
| Weight g | 985.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 81.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 91.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | n/a |
Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM
An f/1.0 normal lens from 1989, the fastest autofocus lens in Canon's EF line. It is large and now a collector's item.
Pros
- f/1.0 aperture
- Ring USM
- Distinctive rendering
Cons
- Soft with glow wide open
- Heavy for a 50mm
- Out of production
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.