Do you want to see more review videos on this channel in 2019? Would love to know your thoughts and suggestions. Thanks for supporting my channel Paul @ Photo Genius 😀
Totally! Perhaps some books on photography if you have any experience with them? 😊 - Not to sure how many are interested in this though :p I'm not much of a reader myself hahah I've been browsing a bit in two, among many, of the books I bought recently. So far I'm not a big fan of "Macro Photography Photo Workshop" and the other one I'm reading a bit is called "The Art and Style of Product Photography". The second one seems a lot better, but it's also 6 years younger (Macro book is from 2007). I'm not sure if it's because I've 'researched' Macro so much that the previous book seems so bad, since I know next to nothing about lighting which is one of the many points in the second book. The Macro book does touch on using flashlights etc, but the second one goes into more detail and also explains useful stuff like seamless paper backdrops, how to use them etc.
I enjoyed this review, so I would say yes. I think comparing cheaper products with more expensive products like in this one can be pretty useful for a lot of new photographers such as myself.
This is a game changing video for me. I've been using the Yongnuo even on some client projects, with the aperture wide open and couldn't fathom why the blur was still there and the video focus was awful. I now know it's just the lens limitation. I'll be buying the canon 50mm after this video, with the aperture not quite all the way open. The autofocus is the most important for my videos. Thanks so much for taking the time. Really helpful.
When I had a Nikon D5300, I bought a YN prime and got the same results. But it was a cheap intro to primes, which is why I bought it, so I did not regret the purchase and had a lot of fun with it.
I initially purchased this yongnuo lens recently but was very disappointed with recording my UA-cam videos and editing my videos. It is very noisy and messed but my videos. After watching this I will be returning it and getting the Canon. Thank u so much. Looking forward to more videos 🥰
I have the Yongnuo for my Nikon D300 and i have it as my primary lens now. This is a great review and i can see a lot of the points you mention in some shots. Great review!
A soft image can in fact still be pleasing to the eye, especially when printed. When we print 4x6's we aren't looking at them with a magnifying glass lol. Thats the problem with digital, some people are obsessed with sharpness on a zoomed in image. I dont think I've ever taken a magnifying glass to an art show either lol :D.
I now have a 'hybrid' set up useing me old Pentax 50mm f2 and 28mm 2.8 from the K1000 to a K110D, plus an 80- 200mm lens. (and a 1.5 conversion not sure of makes), but i get results from f2 and f2.8 respectively, from old fixed lenses), Amazingly the engineering quality(80's), is so smooth from the old lenses ! I own a D1200 with the lenses you have featured ,and have relearned so much from you, many thanks Paul....Pete from London
Just ordered a Yongnuo 50mm for my Canon SL2. I am more into Macro (with extension tubes, ect.) and Still subject matter. I thought this lens might do until I sell some work and make a little more money. Are you or have you, used the Yongnuo for Macro Photography?
I'm just getting into photography and like many others do not have tons of money to buy the top of the line lens all the time so I bought the YN lens and played with it and tried to take some shots but they mostly turned out blurry . I thought it was just me but after this video I do believe the lens is just a cheap lens and might make a good paper weight. Thanks I do feel better that it wasn't all me.
I´ve got the Yongnuo, and it is working pretty good for me. As a beginner , I think it gives the chalenge of trying things. Sorry about my english. Hello from Mexico.
As a product photographer, I feel that the YongNuo is still a solid choice. I almost never use continuous autofocus, so the autofocus issues aren't an issue. I almost never shoot wide open and when I do, I focus stack. I think it's worth it to get the YongNuo just as a backup if nothing else and at the price, it's worth it.
Congrats Paul,I became a subscriber because you do it very professionally and very,very accessible for regular(a bit of an overstatement) photographer like me.I am learning a lot.Thank You
Hi, Been looking for this lens combo comparison for a while, finally found it. I've been considering the Yongnuo lens, simply because I'm on a tight budget. Personally, I didn't think the results were all that bad, considering the massive price difference. Here in the UK, I can pick up the Yongnuo 50mm for around 40to50 quid, as I do mainly landscape, I'm willing to give the Yongnuo 50mm a go. Great video, thanks mate.
I noticed you made a point of turning off the camera when changing lenses. I worked for more than 30 years with film SLRs changing lenses thousands upon thousands of times without ever giving a thought to whether or not the camera was turned on, and never had a problem. Since beginning to really study digital equipment, I have never seen any caution about turning the camera off while changing lenses. Have I missed something? Thank you for investing to make this comparison.
With (mostly) mechanical SLR's not turning the camera off when changing lenses was not a problem. Now whilst I know from experience that you can change a lens on a digital camera without issues, I was taught that turning the camera off was a good idea in relation to things like image stabilisation, exposing the sensor to dust while it is charged and lens read errors.
Hello Paul and Happy New year to you! I would love to see more review videos on your channel, you have a great, simple way of explaining things to me that I understand :) Keep up the good work!
Another excellent video. The imperfections and variations between these two lenses were noticeable enough to me. A Canon lens about $100 new or $50 used compared to new Yongnuo for about $50. After all, I didn't buy a camera to take average pictures and only want to get better with time. The additional cost, small as it is, makes it work the investment over time. Thanks for the information and unbiased comparison.
I have a Yongnuo 50 I use it on Nikon d3400 and I get some really good images with it , I also recently purchased a 14mm super wide angle lens from Yongnuo as well and it’s a great lens if somewhat front heavy with a fixed metal hood
Was debating on these two for a first prime lense and this video was a perfect explanation. Yongnuo will be my choice to get my feet wet with prime lenses. Thanks for the content! Earned my subscription.
Thanks for the video. I have a Yongnuo 35mm and I have experienced the same "hit & miss" results. But it does take a nice photo and nice video when you nail that focus.
Great review Paul, totally agree, I have a Yongnuo 35mm which can get good shots in low light occasionally but the motor is deafening! Also have a nifty fifty, can’t beat it !
Thanks Paul, love your videos, im a novice and your channel seems to be the best explained and simple to understand. Oh and my first lens for my canon Eos200D was the 50mm 1.8 thanks to you. Loving it. Keep going mate great vids
Hi Paul, Appreciations for your superb and knowledgeable videos....Just wanted to know that I have a 18-55 lens with my canon 600d... How will be nifty fifty lens from Canon be advantageous over standard 18-55 lens?
Hi Amit, Whilst buying the 50mm would not give you any gains in terms of focal length as you already have the 18-55mm. The biggest gain would be in having a much larger aperture (f1.8) which would give you a much shallower depth of field, plus the larger aperture will help keep the ISO low or the shutter speed faster (if needed). The Nifty 50 is a great budget lens 👍
I got the 35mm and 50mm Yongnuo. It's OK if you want to play with them. The motor IS loud. If you want to upload to Instagram, it's fine and you can occasionally get decent shots. I now used Nikon native manual primes for architecture and those 20 year old lenses perform way better. If you're learning and don't want to spend ridiculous money, get the Yongnuo. Get better at photography and when the time is right spend the money.
After watching some other reviews of this lens and seeing photos taken with this lens on Flickr, I think you might have a bad copy. It's probably front or back focus and you need to micro-adjust it in camera if your camera supports it. I'll be using it on my Sony A7ii with a Yongnuo AF adapter. I have their 100mm and 35mm lenses and they're both great.
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder what Paul's results would be if he used live view on his Canon camera or tried it on a mirrorless camera. You can calibrate the lens to body on some of Canon's DSLRs, but not all of them.
@@ssmith278 I recently picked up a Canon 77D on eBay for wildlife photography and it came with the Youngnuo 50mm f/1.8. It is quite sharp, and I use it on both the 77D and the A7ii.
Hi Paul, great vid, i have the f1.4 canon 50mm usm lens, a bit dearer but superb... yes, i’d love to see more of your style vids, i bought the 80d as a direct result of your vids.. fab camera.. keep on filming... top stuff, i’m in the uk... 👍🙃
I am a photo hobbiest. I've been taking pictures for the fun of it for a little under a year. I was given a 35mm F2 YongNuo lens for Christmas that I use on my Nikon D5100. I think it's a pretty good lens. It does sometimes struggle to focus but for the most part it gets the job done. I've taken pictures of the night sky a couple of times with the lens. The first night the images were out of focus and unusable. But I tried it again a few nights later and the images came out great. Is it a high quality lens? No. But for a hobbyist who is retired and lives on a budget, I'm happy with my lens.
Hello thank you for this video. The Yongnuo is definitely a hit or miss type of lens & I wanted to try it out for portrait photography. Now I want to invest in a canon 50mm 1.8.
I know in a crop-sensor camera, the actual focal length comes after multiplying with cropped factor (say 1.6 for Cannon), but what about the aparture? Do I have to multiple it too with the crop-factor to get actual aparture in a crop-sensor camera?
so i went out and got this yongnuo lens. everything i heard about this lens was that it wasnt sharp at 1.8 but it was still fine at 2.8. for me this was enuf to go and get it. i had similar experiences with it with blury images at 1.8. had it for a couple months now. however today i did a some experiments with the lens on manual focus. i find that its sharp all the way to 1.8 with manual focus but for some reason when i switch it to auto focus it doesnt want to focus. i think this is a fault in the lens and not my camera. but i dont have another fast lens to test on my camera. i got just as sharp photos at 1.8 as i did at 2.8 but only with manual focus.
I've tried that but I still see my lens is still pretty bad at 1.8, I've tried slowly manually focusing using live view and magnified at 10x but its still meh at 1.8, I'm pretty sure its the lens quality as if I stop it down 2.8 it improves a bit, but even all the way to 5.6 it still doesn't look as sharp as my 18-135mm, and my 24mm 2.8. I'm not sure if it's just because all 50mm 1.8 lenses are like that or the yongnuo is just especially soft. I'm just waiting to find a good deal on an stm version and test myself if its any better and then either sell or keep my yongnuo depending on the results.
Thank you for the comprehensive review. I'm a middle school teacher who is trying to establish a camera club on the cheap. I'll probably go with the Canon based on this review. I need the cameras to shoot basketball or volleyball in the gymnasium. That means focus speed as much as aperture.
Tamron and Sigma are good alternatives to buying Canon or Nikon lenses. I have a Sigma wide angle which is great and their 'Art Series' lenses are superb. Sigma and Tamron are from what I see in a totally different class to Yongnuo. Thanks for watching my video.
I just obtained the Canon lens this week, paid $99 USD from Amazon. Took some nature photos today and was stunned by how nice they came out. The bokeh is quite beautiful, the Canon kit lens doesn't compare.
oof im so glad i chose the canon over yongnuo, you buy what you spend right? 50mm 1.8 is my first bought lens and for its price i believe its the best choice. i have a 250D crop frame so 50mm becomes 80mm but still the 1.8f is the reason i bought this lens. Very well done video but if i can have one complain is that i'd love you to do some low light photos too, to see how they perform at 1.8 or 2.8, other than that just great!
Just getting into photography and was deciding between these two lenses. Very informative video sir. Liked and subbed, look forward to more content. Can you review/recommend your favorite ef-m lenses?
I think it depends. Cus I’ve seen photos with the yongnul lens and they are absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I just purchased and what I think I will do is use it in manual focus...
I got the YN f1.8. Its my first time to try a prime lens with lower aperture. I totally agree with the sound when it tries to focus. the buzzing sound would capture to the video. The bokeh is great but I noticed that the images are not that sharp. You really have to edit it to sharpen it up. But I dont regret buying it. Now I have something to compare when I buy a better lens
Thanks for this video. I almost bought the Yongnuo for my 90D. But I found a Canon 50mm. And after some negotiating, I got it for the same price as the Yongnuo.
I've been able to get some nice images with the YN 50mm 1.8 for my Nikon D3500 between F2 - 2.8. Yes, the negatives you mention are frustrating but this is still a usable lens. It just takes some patience. I do find that MF on the YN is much quicker than AF. I'm saving up to get a Tamron SP 45mm F1.8.
I have the nikon version of this lens. First off, auto focus doesn't match up with my camera really well. I bought this lens to play with and mostly for night. I find if I use it wide open using manual focus and digital live view zoom, it can work quite well. I took some shots of my bird feeder, and I can get the clarity at 1.8, but I do get some chromatic abberation that light room classic can't remove. Do you suppose that this is due to the window glass, or the lack of lens coating (compared to Nikkor). In other words, if I'm looking at getting another Nikkor prime, would I be better off getting a different focal length or will I be blown away by using a Nikkor 50mm?
thanks. i'm very happy with mine only after i micro adjusted the lens to my canon 6D and 5D mkiii, as initially the focus would be off using center focus.but i agree it is soft either way, wide open.
Thank you sir for this great video But I have a little question and I hope you can answer it Do you think the 50mm canon is good for products photography? And thank you in advance
I am just beginning to learn photography just to take photos of birds, rabbits, and portraits, and I've been considering the Canon 50mm lens because my new camera is a Canon M50 Mark ii, but now I'm confused. I've been learning from your lens videos, but if, for example, a lens has a max aperture of f1.8, why did you set the camera at F8? I understand it is less light. Does that mean that a lens' aperture can be set at any F stop regardless of its max OR minimum numbers? This is probably a stupid question since I'm just learning. Thank you, Photo Genius.
Hi Paul, I really like your channel and subs on the very first tutorial I saw. I know next to nothing about photography and it's a hobby of a hobby for me. Let me explain, my first hobby is woodworking and I like to shoot photos out of projects. I have a Canon EOS 2000D with the standard lens the EFS 18-55mm. I'd like to know if I would be best served with the Canon 50mm f1.8. Most of the time I shoot inside with bright lightning at ~2-3m & 8m. Would the 50mm give me a wider photos up close? My subjects are from a turned pen to a dining table in size. Thank you for taking the time to do those tutorials
What do you mean be "wider photos up close"? "Wider" generally means "further away". The 18 - 55 mm lens you have is actually a very good lens, and is more versatile in range, meaning you can be "up close" one moment and wider out the next from the same shooting position. The 50 mm fixed lens is intended for low light conditions, or getting background blur, neither of which seems to be what you're looking for
literally just bought one on Amazon today... I'll test it for a bit and if it doesn't suit me. I'll bite the bullet on the shipping from mbp and gen 2 canon one... The shipping is the only reason why I went with the youngnuo as I'm just an amateur Photographer and I'm fortunate to have a decent lense selection iv gotten second hand. Note, I'm still using an Xti. So, needing the latest and greatest ain't much of an issue for me . Would you say in the light of an amateur getting their first prime lense would be worth it? What about their 85mm?
I'm a novice, so are these lenses for macro / close up photos? I love taking close ups in my garden of flowers and insects and wonder if this would be suffificient?
I hope you do continue to make videos, I think your topics are great for beginners and appeal to the not so beginners, You have quit a verity of topics so please keep them coming
I certainly have no plans to stop making videos, as long as there us demand and I get the support I will keep going - I really believe this channel can grow into something. Thanks for watching.
Well put together video and great quality. I was searching for this topic because while editing some photos with the Yongnuo, I noticed really bad chromatic aberrations, even after ticking the box in Lightroom to fix them. I was curious how the 2 lenses compared in this regard. The photos I was working on do have a lot of rocks in the distance which tend to be worse as far as aberrations goes but even the BMW, which is the main focus of the images, has a green outline right around it. It would be great to see the 2 lenses tested against each other for this reason.
Thanks for very useful video. I have ordered this second hand Yongnuo for 50€ to try some street photos, so I think it is not bad choice. Canon is surely better, when in need, maybe I will try.
Thanks for the insight, I am thinking of buying the Yongnuo as on a budget for portrait photography, and possibly some macro. As the subjects will be still and in controlled environment I think I will give it a go. Many thanks, This is why I followed your site.
Unfortunately I had bought yongnuo 50 mm f1.8 before Your review. Have the same thoughts, aperture is usable from about f2,5 and AF is terrible, it`s very hard to focus on even not moving objects, but You can use canon manual confirmation for getting a point in focus. Another idea for review gear series, do You plan maybe to test out 85 mm 1.8 made by canon ?
It's not an unusable lens, it's just a little frustrating at time - and yes you are right, manual focus is an option. Not sure about a review of the 85mm f1.8 lens, a great lens but also a very expensive lens that will be outside the budget ion most people.
Great review...I'm wondering, for astrophotography, which requires manual focus anyway, and it's obviously not a video, what are your thoughts about this? Could this be a fine enough choice? Thanks!
Among my many old cameras and lenses, I have a Canon New FD 50 mm f/1.8 lens that I bought new in about 1980. It gives beautiful sharp images at all apertures between f/1.8 and f/8. Diffraction becomes noticeable from f/8. The sensor in those days was Kodakchrome 64 (full frame). Focussing is totally silent :-). I wonder if lenses are getting worse?
I don't know about it being good old days, but the Yongnuo lens is certainly not great, and the much more expensive Canon seems hardly overwhelming to me. Personally, I would be a bit disappointed with the Canon lens shown in the video, knowing just how good the old New FD 50 mm f/1.8 is. Unfortunately, FD lenses can't be adapted to fit any modern digital SLRs because the distance between the flange at the back of the lens, and the focal plane at infinity is too small. They can be adapted to fit some mirrorless cameras, however.
Hi Mate. I have the Yongnuo 50mm prime. Originally on my 12 Year old Canon 400D and then managed to save up for an 80D. I have found it to be a good lens for the money. I have used it to shoot a few family milestone parties in low light with no flash ( I never use the built in flash - next purchase will be a speedlight)with decent results. I take a lot of photos of food(for work) and have found it to be quite good for that. Can't wait to get a decent lighting rig though(I feel this is the next step in progression for me).. I agree that it is terrible for video - noisy and struggles with face tracking. But, for anyone on a budget, it is a great purchase to get into prime lenses . I think I will get the canon version eventually but there are a couple of lenses that I want first. I think I will stick with Canon lenses from now on. Just followed you on instagram might be in touch for a course as I live in Brisbane (Radcliffe) too.
Hi Matthew. The Yongnuo lens is fine if your on a budget or starting out and good results can be had, however as I point out in the video it's best when the aperture is not wide open. Thanks for following me on Insta and for watching the video and supporting my channel. Maybe I'll meet you on a course sometime in the future. Best wishes, Paul @ Photo Genius.
I just ordered this a few days ago..the reviews were good.. so was the price so I figured why not....however after watching this I just cancelled my order and will be ordering the canon one. Ty👍🏼 It makes such a difference to actually SEE how these lenses work...I will be checking back here before making any more lens purchases😂🧐
I had plans to buy the yongnuo lens but after watching your video, I have to change my mind. I own a canon M10 and want to buy a lens for portrait photography and some low light images. I can use an adaptor to put the EOS/EF lens on my camera. Any recommendations that you would like to give?
I have the cheap lens , I figured while I’m new too Dslr photography and on a fixed income I thought I could use it for practice until I could afford the Canon lens . Here in the United States it’s over $100 .
Thanks for this comparison review! I have a Canon Rebel T3i and want to shoot some low-light video but I have to keep it on a budget. Sounds like neither the Yongnuo or the Canon 50mm is ideal for video shoots. Do you have any recommendations that won't be terribly expensive?
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Do you want to see more review videos on this channel in 2019? Would love to know your thoughts and suggestions.
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YES, I always like to watch a good test on lens and you did a excellent job of comparing the two.
Thank you.
Totally!
Perhaps some books on photography if you have any experience with them? 😊
- Not to sure how many are interested in this though :p I'm not much of a reader myself hahah
I've been browsing a bit in two, among many, of the books I bought recently.
So far I'm not a big fan of "Macro Photography Photo Workshop" and the other one I'm reading a bit is called "The Art and Style of Product Photography".
The second one seems a lot better, but it's also 6 years younger (Macro book is from 2007).
I'm not sure if it's because I've 'researched' Macro so much that the previous book seems so bad, since I know next to nothing about lighting which is one of the many points in the second book.
The Macro book does touch on using flashlights etc, but the second one goes into more detail and also explains useful stuff like seamless paper backdrops, how to use them etc.
Keep the content coming.
I enjoyed this review, so I would say yes. I think comparing cheaper products with more expensive products like in this one can be pretty useful for a lot of new photographers such as myself.
This is a game changing video for me. I've been using the Yongnuo even on some client projects, with the aperture wide open and couldn't fathom why the blur was still there and the video focus was awful. I now know it's just the lens limitation. I'll be buying the canon 50mm after this video, with the aperture not quite all the way open. The autofocus is the most important for my videos. Thanks so much for taking the time. Really helpful.
When I had a Nikon D5300, I bought a YN prime and got the same results. But it was a cheap intro to primes, which is why I bought it, so I did not regret the purchase and had a lot of fun with it.
Agree - fun to be had for not a lot of $$'s
Thanks for watching 👍
I have the same setup, the Nikon D5300 with the YN 50mm. I’ve taken a tone of portraits with it and I’ve been extremely happy with it.
Was waiting for this video for 3 days even texted you in Instagram, now I am pretty satisfied, thank you sir for this
Glad it was worth the wait - thank you for your support.
I initially purchased this yongnuo lens recently but was very disappointed with recording my UA-cam videos and editing my videos. It is very noisy and messed but my videos. After watching this I will be returning it and getting the Canon. Thank u so much. Looking forward to more videos 🥰
honest video I've seen all day...I was thinking of getting one of them ..now I know what to get
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I have the Yongnuo for my Nikon D300 and i have it as my primary lens now. This is a great review and i can see a lot of the points you mention in some shots. Great review!
Thanks Paul for the review. I ordered the canon last ,can’t wait to use it. This video was a great help.
You are welcome, I'm sure you'll fall in love with the Canon nifty fifty 👍
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Test like this is why I subscribed to your channel ! Thanks for your time.
Thanking you for your continued support.
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A soft image can in fact still be pleasing to the eye, especially when printed. When we print 4x6's we aren't looking at them with a magnifying glass lol. Thats the problem with digital, some people are obsessed with sharpness on a zoomed in image. I dont think I've ever taken a magnifying glass to an art show either lol :D.
Also I think most EOS cameras can fine tune the auto focus in the camera menu so this problem can be dealt with.
I now have a 'hybrid' set up useing me old Pentax 50mm f2 and 28mm 2.8 from the K1000 to a K110D, plus an 80- 200mm lens. (and a 1.5 conversion not sure of makes), but i get results from f2 and f2.8 respectively, from old fixed lenses), Amazingly the engineering quality(80's), is so smooth from the old lenses ! I own a D1200 with the lenses you have featured ,and have relearned so much from you, many thanks Paul....Pete from London
I have 2 of the yongnuo 50mm lens and I love them, I get good sharpness all through the aperture range
Good to hear Cole - thank you for watching.
why two? give me 1 😂😂😂🤣🤣
@@intrestingfacts9858 maybe he means 2 different yongnuo 50mm 1.8 there are about 3 different
Just ordered a Yongnuo 50mm for my Canon SL2. I am more into Macro (with extension tubes, ect.) and Still subject matter. I thought this lens might do until I sell some work and make a little more money. Are you or have you, used the Yongnuo for Macro Photography?
I'm just getting into photography and like many others do not have tons of money to buy the top of the line lens all the time so I bought the YN lens and played with it and tried to take some shots but they mostly turned out blurry . I thought it was just me but after this video I do believe the lens is just a cheap lens and might make a good paper weight. Thanks I do feel better that it wasn't all me.
You can get sharp images - but you need to shoot with the aperture closed down to around f2.8 for a sharper image.
I´ve got the Yongnuo, and it is working pretty good for me. As a beginner , I think it gives the chalenge of trying things. Sorry about my english. Hello from Mexico.
I've taken some very nice landscapes and portraits and haven't had any problems with the Yongnuo lens.
As a product photographer, I feel that the YongNuo is still a solid choice. I almost never use continuous autofocus, so the autofocus issues aren't an issue. I almost never shoot wide open and when I do, I focus stack. I think it's worth it to get the YongNuo just as a backup if nothing else and at the price, it's worth it.
Yep, manual focus and this is a usable lens if your budget is tight.
Congrats Paul,I became a subscriber because you do it very professionally and very,very accessible for regular(a bit of an overstatement) photographer like me.I am learning a lot.Thank You
You are very welcome, thank you for watching, subscribing and supporting my growing channel. 👍
Hi, Been looking for this lens combo comparison for a while, finally found it. I've been considering the Yongnuo lens, simply because I'm on a tight budget. Personally, I didn't think the results were all that bad, considering the massive price difference. Here in the UK, I can pick up the Yongnuo 50mm for around 40to50 quid, as I do mainly landscape, I'm willing to give the Yongnuo 50mm a go. Great video, thanks mate.
Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. I hope you get great results - whichever lens you end top with 👍👍
I noticed you made a point of turning off the camera when changing lenses. I worked for more than 30 years with film SLRs changing lenses thousands upon thousands of times without ever giving a thought to whether or not the camera was turned on, and never had a problem. Since beginning to really study digital equipment, I have never seen any caution about turning the camera off while changing lenses. Have I missed something? Thank you for investing to make this comparison.
With (mostly) mechanical SLR's not turning the camera off when changing lenses was not a problem. Now whilst I know from experience that you can change a lens on a digital camera without issues, I was taught that turning the camera off was a good idea in relation to things like image stabilisation, exposing the sensor to dust while it is charged and lens read errors.
Hello Paul and Happy New year to you! I would love to see more review videos on your channel, you have a great, simple way of explaining things to me that I understand :) Keep up the good work!
Thank you Nic, your kind words are very much appreciated.
Paul 👍
Another excellent video. The imperfections and variations between these two lenses were noticeable enough to me. A Canon lens about $100 new or $50 used compared to new Yongnuo for about $50. After all, I didn't buy a camera to take average pictures and only want to get better with time. The additional cost, small as it is, makes it work the investment over time. Thanks for the information and unbiased comparison.
I have a Yongnuo 50 I use it on Nikon d3400 and I get some really good images with it , I also recently purchased a 14mm super wide angle lens from Yongnuo as well and it’s a great lens if somewhat front heavy with a fixed metal hood
Glad your getting good results with the lenses. The lens hood may be heavy but it's essential, thanks for watching.
Was debating on these two for a first prime lense and this video was a perfect explanation. Yongnuo will be my choice to get my feet wet with prime lenses. Thanks for the content! Earned my subscription.
Thanks for the video. I have a Yongnuo 35mm and I have experienced the same "hit & miss" results. But it does take a nice photo and nice video when you nail that focus.
Agreed - good results can be had, it's just a tricky lens to deal with.
Thank you for watching.
Great review Paul, totally agree, I have a Yongnuo 35mm which can get good shots in low light occasionally but the motor is deafening! Also have a nifty fifty, can’t beat it !
Just ordered this lense from Amazon.. thnks for the review.. hope I can get some good results
I hope you have fun with the lens - let us know how you get on with it.
Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks Paul, love your videos, im a novice and your channel seems to be the best explained and simple to understand. Oh and my first lens for my canon Eos200D was the 50mm 1.8 thanks to you. Loving it. Keep going mate great vids
3 minutes into the video, I'm a subscriber. Great review and explanation.
Thank you for the sub - much appreciated.
Hi Paul,
Appreciations for your superb and knowledgeable videos....Just wanted to know that I have a 18-55 lens with my canon 600d... How will be nifty fifty lens from Canon be advantageous over standard 18-55 lens?
Hi Amit,
Whilst buying the 50mm would not give you any gains in terms of focal length as you already have the 18-55mm. The biggest gain would be in having a much larger aperture (f1.8) which would give you a much shallower depth of field, plus the larger aperture will help keep the ISO low or the shutter speed faster (if needed).
The Nifty 50 is a great budget lens 👍
@@photogenius Thank you for your prompt reply Paul...Much Appreciated... 🙏😊
I got the 35mm and 50mm Yongnuo. It's OK if you want to play with them. The motor IS loud. If you want to upload to Instagram, it's fine and you can occasionally get decent shots. I now used Nikon native manual primes for architecture and those 20 year old lenses perform way better. If you're learning and don't want to spend ridiculous money, get the Yongnuo. Get better at photography and when the time is right spend the money.
Agree - for the Money the Yongnuo is a fun starter lens.
Thanks for watching Alex.
I love the smile you gave when you talked about the starwars figures!
awesome easy to understand explanation, i remember my favorite media professor in you, subbed!
Thank you for this. I love how thorough you are.
Can I ask - why do you turn your camera off when changing lenses?
Your videos are very well put and professional! Keep it up mate!
After watching some other reviews of this lens and seeing photos taken with this lens on Flickr, I think you might have a bad copy. It's probably front or back focus and you need to micro-adjust it in camera if your camera supports it. I'll be using it on my Sony A7ii with a Yongnuo AF adapter. I have their 100mm and 35mm lenses and they're both great.
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder what Paul's results would be if he used live view on his Canon camera or tried it on a mirrorless camera. You can calibrate the lens to body on some of Canon's DSLRs, but not all of them.
@@ssmith278 I recently picked up a Canon 77D on eBay for wildlife photography and it came with the Youngnuo 50mm f/1.8. It is quite sharp, and I use it on both the 77D and the A7ii.
Actually a very informative and in-depth comparison! Kudos!
Thank you - glad you like it 👍
Hi Paul, great vid, i have the f1.4 canon 50mm usm lens, a bit dearer but superb... yes, i’d love to see more of your style vids, i bought the 80d as a direct result of your vids.. fab camera.. keep on filming... top stuff, i’m in the uk... 👍🙃
Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. I love my 80D, the 50mm f1.4 is a good choice too. Lots more videos coming - thank you 👍👍👍
Why i like your videos is bcos you show with good examples.., that is what it makes your video different from other UA-camrs.... 📸🔭🕵️
I am a photo hobbiest. I've been taking pictures for the fun of it for a little under a year. I was given a 35mm F2 YongNuo lens for Christmas that I use on my Nikon D5100. I think it's a pretty good lens. It does sometimes struggle to focus but for the most part it gets the job done. I've taken pictures of the night sky a couple of times with the lens. The first night the images were out of focus and unusable. But I tried it again a few nights later and the images came out great. Is it a high quality lens? No. But for a hobbyist who is retired and lives on a budget, I'm happy with my lens.
Hello thank you for this video. The Yongnuo is definitely a hit or miss type of lens & I wanted to try it out for portrait photography. Now I want to invest in a canon 50mm 1.8.
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
I know in a crop-sensor camera, the actual focal length comes after multiplying with cropped factor (say 1.6 for Cannon), but what about the aparture? Do I have to multiple it too with the crop-factor to get actual aparture in a crop-sensor camera?
@Reuel T Thank you.
so i went out and got this yongnuo lens. everything i heard about this lens was that it wasnt sharp at 1.8 but it was still fine at 2.8. for me this was enuf to go and get it. i had similar experiences with it with blury images at 1.8. had it for a couple months now. however today i did a some experiments with the lens on manual focus. i find that its sharp all the way to 1.8 with manual focus but for some reason when i switch it to auto focus it doesnt want to focus. i think this is a fault in the lens and not my camera. but i dont have another fast lens to test on my camera. i got just as sharp photos at 1.8 as i did at 2.8 but only with manual focus.
Glad you are getting some good results from the Yongnuo lens - thank you for watching.
Have you tried back button focussing?
Shoot in Live Mode and Manual Focus, you can get very sharp images at 1.8...
I've tried that but I still see my lens is still pretty bad at 1.8, I've tried slowly manually focusing using live view and magnified at 10x but its still meh at 1.8, I'm pretty sure its the lens quality as if I stop it down 2.8 it improves a bit, but even all the way to 5.6 it still doesn't look as sharp as my 18-135mm, and my 24mm 2.8. I'm not sure if it's just because all 50mm 1.8 lenses are like that or the yongnuo is just especially soft. I'm just waiting to find a good deal on an stm version and test myself if its any better and then either sell or keep my yongnuo depending on the results.
Do you have any tutorials on a step by step set up for the canon t7?
Thank you for the comprehensive review. I'm a middle school teacher who is trying to establish a camera club on the cheap. I'll probably go with the Canon based on this review. I need the cameras to shoot basketball or volleyball in the gymnasium. That means focus speed as much as aperture.
Great review and comparison. What do you think about other third party lenses such as Sigma and Tamron.
Tamron and Sigma are good alternatives to buying Canon or Nikon lenses. I have a Sigma wide angle which is great and their 'Art Series' lenses are superb. Sigma and Tamron are from what I see in a totally different class to Yongnuo.
Thanks for watching my video.
I just obtained the Canon lens this week, paid $99 USD from Amazon. Took some nature photos today and was stunned by how nice they came out. The bokeh is quite beautiful, the Canon kit lens doesn't compare.
oof im so glad i chose the canon over yongnuo, you buy what you spend right? 50mm 1.8 is my first bought lens and for its price i believe its the best choice. i have a 250D crop frame so 50mm becomes 80mm but still the 1.8f is the reason i bought this lens. Very well done video but if i can have one complain is that i'd love you to do some low light photos too, to see how they perform at 1.8 or 2.8, other than that just great!
Just getting into photography and was deciding between these two lenses. Very informative video sir. Liked and subbed, look forward to more content. Can you review/recommend your favorite ef-m lenses?
Thanks for watching - more lens reviews comings soon.
I think it depends. Cus I’ve seen photos with the yongnul lens and they are absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I just purchased and what I think I will do is use it in manual focus...
Agree, you can get some good photos with the Yongnuo lens - manual focus is a good option. Please consider subscribing - new videos every week.
Photo Genius I already did . Love your content
I got the YN f1.8. Its my first time to try a prime lens with lower aperture. I totally agree with the sound when it tries to focus. the buzzing sound would capture to the video. The bokeh is great but I noticed that the images are not that sharp. You really have to edit it to sharpen it up. But I dont regret buying it. Now I have something to compare when I buy a better lens
Great explanation as a new UA-camr i really appreciated this video
Canon it is then... The saving on the Yongnuo doesn't seem worth the short-comings unless you are really short on cash. Does that some it up?
Absolutely! Thanks for watching.
Just got the canon from your link. Just found you so thanks for that. I already have the YN lens but I’m just not happy with it.
Thanks fro watching. I've got some good images from the Yongnuo lens, but it can be hit and miss.
A really excellent comparison video. It makes me glad that I chose the Canon lens.
Great review!!!!! Just on doubt... Is the Yongnuo long-lasting? I mean, if I use it with care, will it last me 2-3 years?
I've had mine for just a few weeks now - so I certainly can't comment on how it will perform over time. The build quality is avarage.
@@photogenius Oh I see. Ok thanks. I think I might just go with the Canon, you know, for the long run.
Thanks for this video. I almost bought the Yongnuo for my 90D. But I found a Canon 50mm. And after some negotiating, I got it for the same price as the Yongnuo.
Thank you for this. Im struggling on what to buy, the canon or the yongnuo? But this video give me the best answer.. still, canon is for canon..
Good choice!! Thanks for watching.
I've been able to get some nice images with the YN 50mm 1.8 for my Nikon D3500 between F2 - 2.8. Yes, the negatives you mention are frustrating but this is still a usable lens. It just takes some patience. I do find that MF on the YN is much quicker than AF. I'm saving up to get a Tamron SP 45mm F1.8.
Thanks for watching - Agree that manual focus is probably the way to go with the YN 50mm.
I have the nikon version of this lens. First off, auto focus doesn't match up with my camera really well.
I bought this lens to play with and mostly for night.
I find if I use it wide open using manual focus and digital live view zoom, it can work quite well.
I took some shots of my bird feeder, and I can get the clarity at 1.8, but I do get some chromatic abberation that light room classic can't remove. Do you suppose that this is due to the window glass, or the lack of lens coating (compared to Nikkor).
In other words, if I'm looking at getting another Nikkor prime, would I be better off getting a different focal length or will I be blown away by using a Nikkor 50mm?
Thankfully I bought the Canon nifty fifty before I ever heard of the other. I love that lens.
Everyone loves the Nifty Fifty ❤️
Thanks for watching Ken.
thanks. i'm very happy with mine only after i micro adjusted the lens to my canon 6D and 5D mkiii, as initially the focus would be off using center focus.but i agree it is soft either way, wide open.
Hope you have lots of fun with your lens.
Outstanding video. Just what I wanted to know. Great job! Subscriber from Florida.
Awesome! Thank you! Your support is much appreciated Leah.
Thank you sir for this great video
But I have a little question and I hope you can answer it
Do you think the 50mm canon is good for products photography?
And thank you in advance
Your video helped me commit to biting the bullet, and just spending a bit more for the Canon made Nifty Fifty. Thank you!
I am just beginning to learn photography just to take photos of birds, rabbits, and portraits, and I've been considering the Canon 50mm lens because my new camera is a Canon M50 Mark ii, but now I'm confused. I've been learning from your lens videos, but if, for example, a lens has a max aperture of f1.8, why did you set the camera at F8? I understand it is less light. Does that mean that a lens' aperture can be set at any F stop regardless of its max OR minimum numbers? This is probably a stupid question since I'm just learning. Thank you, Photo Genius.
Hi Paul, I really like your channel and subs on the very first tutorial I saw. I know next to nothing about photography and it's a hobby of a hobby for me. Let me explain, my first hobby is woodworking and I like to shoot photos out of projects. I have a Canon EOS 2000D with the standard lens the EFS 18-55mm. I'd like to know if I would be best served with the Canon 50mm f1.8. Most of the time I shoot inside with bright lightning at ~2-3m & 8m. Would the 50mm give me a wider photos up close? My subjects are from a turned pen to a dining table in size. Thank you for taking the time to do those tutorials
What do you mean be "wider photos up close"? "Wider" generally means "further away". The 18 - 55 mm lens you have is actually a very good lens, and is more versatile in range, meaning you can be "up close" one moment and wider out the next from the same shooting position. The 50 mm fixed lens is intended for low light conditions, or getting background blur, neither of which seems to be what you're looking for
@@petesmith2650 Thank you Pete, that answer my questions perfectly.
I agree with Pete, the lens you have is ideal for your purposes.
Thanks for watching.
I would agree the YN is a bit hit and miss...used it in Scotland but was hoping for better.... Might use it again try your 2.5/2.8 see how it goes...
I love how happy you look with your Star Wars figures :)
Thank you 👍👍
literally just bought one on Amazon today... I'll test it for a bit and if it doesn't suit me. I'll bite the bullet on the shipping from mbp and gen 2 canon one... The shipping is the only reason why I went with the youngnuo as I'm just an amateur Photographer and I'm fortunate to have a decent lense selection iv gotten second hand. Note, I'm still using an Xti. So, needing the latest and greatest ain't much of an issue for me .
Would you say in the light of an amateur getting their first prime lense would be worth it? What about their 85mm?
Please give some guidance on using M42 screw thread lens on canon Eos 1300d please.
Thanks, loved the way you compared these two lenses
Great detailed review with relevant tests.
I'm a novice, so are these lenses for macro / close up photos? I love taking close ups in my garden of flowers and insects and wonder if this would be suffificient?
I hope you do continue to make videos, I think your topics are great for beginners and appeal to the not so beginners, You have quit a verity of topics so please keep them coming
I certainly have no plans to stop making videos, as long as there us demand and I get the support I will keep going - I really believe this channel can grow into something.
Thanks for watching.
Well put together video and great quality. I was searching for this topic because while editing some photos with the Yongnuo, I noticed really bad chromatic aberrations, even after ticking the box in Lightroom to fix them. I was curious how the 2 lenses compared in this regard. The photos I was working on do have a lot of rocks in the distance which tend to be worse as far as aberrations goes but even the BMW, which is the main focus of the images, has a green outline right around it. It would be great to see the 2 lenses tested against each other for this reason.
Thanks for watching, and yes these budget lenses do have some issue with chromatic aberrations.
just got a Yongnuo 50mm lens for may Nikon d3200 just started to use it let you what I think
Looking forward to hearing how you get on with it.
Have fun!
Thanks for very useful video. I have ordered this second hand Yongnuo for 50€ to try some street photos, so I think it is not bad choice. Canon is surely better, when in need, maybe I will try.
Superb Video sir. Really great explanation
Thanks for video... ordered lense keep up the great work
Thanks for the insight, I am thinking of buying the Yongnuo as on a budget for portrait photography, and possibly some macro. As the subjects will be still and in controlled environment I think I will give it a go. Many thanks, This is why I followed your site.
Unfortunately I had bought yongnuo 50 mm f1.8 before Your review. Have the same thoughts, aperture is usable from about f2,5 and AF is terrible, it`s very hard to focus on even not moving objects, but You can use canon manual confirmation for getting a point in focus. Another idea for review gear series, do You plan maybe to test out 85 mm 1.8 made by canon ?
It's not an unusable lens, it's just a little frustrating at time - and yes you are right, manual focus is an option. Not sure about a review of the 85mm f1.8 lens, a great lens but also a very expensive lens that will be outside the budget ion most people.
the nifty 50 was the first lens i got for my camera after i got the kit i love it canon makes great glass
Great review...I'm wondering, for astrophotography, which requires manual focus anyway, and it's obviously not a video, what are your thoughts about this? Could this be a fine enough choice?
Thanks!
Among my many old cameras and lenses, I have a Canon New FD 50 mm f/1.8 lens that I bought new in about 1980. It gives beautiful sharp images at all apertures between f/1.8 and f/8. Diffraction becomes noticeable from f/8. The sensor in those days was Kodakchrome 64 (full frame). Focussing is totally silent :-). I wonder if lenses are getting worse?
The good old days?
I don't know about it being good old days, but the Yongnuo lens is certainly not great, and the much more expensive Canon seems hardly overwhelming to me. Personally, I would be a bit disappointed with the Canon lens shown in the video, knowing just how good the old New FD 50 mm f/1.8 is. Unfortunately, FD lenses can't be adapted to fit any modern digital SLRs because the distance between the flange at the back of the lens, and the focal plane at infinity is too small. They can be adapted to fit some mirrorless cameras, however.
I have both and young what ever seems to be quite then the other but other those perform good almost same
Hi Mate. I have the Yongnuo 50mm prime. Originally on my 12 Year old Canon 400D and then managed to save up for an 80D. I have found it to be a good lens for the money. I have used it to shoot a few family milestone parties in low light with no flash ( I never use the built in flash - next purchase will be a speedlight)with decent results. I take a lot of photos of food(for work) and have found it to be quite good for that. Can't wait to get a decent lighting rig though(I feel this is the next step in progression for me).. I agree that it is terrible for video - noisy and struggles with face tracking. But, for anyone on a budget, it is a great purchase to get into prime lenses . I think I will get the canon version eventually but there are a couple of lenses that I want first. I think I will stick with Canon lenses from now on. Just followed you on instagram might be in touch for a course as I live in Brisbane (Radcliffe) too.
Hi Matthew. The Yongnuo lens is fine if your on a budget or starting out and good results can be had, however as I point out in the video it's best when the aperture is not wide open.
Thanks for following me on Insta and for watching the video and supporting my channel.
Maybe I'll meet you on a course sometime in the future.
Best wishes, Paul @ Photo Genius.
Thanks this was a great review. I just bought the canon f1.8 and am soo happy. Much better than the yongnuo
I just ordered this a few days ago..the reviews were good.. so was the price so I figured why not....however after watching this I just cancelled my order and will be ordering the canon one. Ty👍🏼 It makes such a difference to actually SEE how these lenses work...I will be checking back here before making any more lens purchases😂🧐
Thank for the review. I was going to get one but decided against it after seeing this. The video issues were the deciding factor. Thanks again.
I have the Nikon version. Your right it does take photos better at 2.8 focus is not to slow when you have plenty light.
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thanks for the video, best review i saw on that lens,
helped me to decide.
maybe a used Canon lens will be good and affordable
Glad it was helpful!
I had plans to buy the yongnuo lens but after watching your video, I have to change my mind. I own a canon M10 and want to buy a lens for portrait photography and some low light images. I can use an adaptor to put the EOS/EF lens on my camera. Any recommendations that you would like to give?
Bought Yongnuo for 55$...waiting it to arrive, can't expect too much but I hope it will work atleast
I'm sure you will have fun with it, thank you for watching.
I have the cheap lens , I figured while I’m new too Dslr photography and on a fixed income I thought I could use it for practice until I could afford the Canon lens . Here in the United States it’s over $100 .
I'm sure you will get some great photos with it - enjoy and thanks for watching.
Really good review. I got the Youngnuo in a pinch for budget but I do agree totally.
Thanks for this comparison review! I have a Canon Rebel T3i and want to shoot some low-light video but I have to keep it on a budget. Sounds like neither the Yongnuo or the Canon 50mm is ideal for video shoots. Do you have any recommendations that won't be terribly expensive?
Great, helped me make my mind up. As stated the Yongnuo is fine if you are on a budget but if you can afford it go the extra mile and get the Canon.
Great Video and great comparison. Thanks for sharing.
Great tests! I’m just getting into photography, and just subscribed as well :D
nice work ......
can you make/add Canon 200D review, tips & tutorials???
I hope to be doing a feature on the 200D very soon.
Photo Genius That would be awesome.