Yongnuo Canon EF Prime

YN 50mm f/1.8 II

50mm
f/1.8
Prime

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Quick answer

The Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

About this lens

A 50mm f/1.8 fast standard prime lens, the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II specifications

Brand: Yongnuo
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 50mm
Maximum aperture: f/1.8
Lens type: Prime

What can you shoot with the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II?

At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work

Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	50mm	39.6°	46.8°
APS-C	1.6x	80mm	25.4°	30.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II?

It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a standard lens.

Is the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.8.

What is the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 80mm on full frame, with a 25.4° horizontal and 30.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.