Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro 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
- Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 is faster by 9.6 stops (f/1.8 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro | YN 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Yongnuo |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/50.0 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1987 | n/a |
| Blades | 6 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Elements | 9 | n/a |
| Weight g | 280.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 67.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.23 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | n/a |
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
The EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro is a compact macro prime that reaches half life-size natively. A separate Life-Size Converter was sold to reach 1:1.
Pros
- Compact and light
- Sharp
- Simple macro option
Cons
- Only 1:2 without converter
- Slower AF
- No stabilization
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.