Canon EF 50mm F1.2L 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 F1.2L USM is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 50mm F1.2L USM | YN 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Yongnuo |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2007 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Weight g | 590.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 65.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 85.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
Canon EF 50mm F1.2L USM
Canon's f/1.2 standard prime from the L line, with dust and moisture resistance and a ring USM motor. Built for shallow depth of field and low light on full-frame bodies.
Pros
- f/1.2 maximum aperture
- L-series dust and moisture resistance
- Strong subject separation
- Ring USM with manual override
Cons
- Large and heavy for a 50mm
- Soft toward the edges wide open
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.