Canon 50mm 1.8 STM vs Yongnuo 50mm 1.8 | Surprising results?

The ultimate lens battle! Can the cheaper Yongnuo 50mm 1.8 challenge the Canon 50mm f1.8 STM? Let's find out!

Chapters:
0:00 Yongnuo vs Canon
1:00 Sharpness
1:58 Autofocus
3:30 Vignetting
4:11 Color
4:40 Noise
5:28 Build Quality
6:33 Bokeh
7:16 Price
7:46 Conclusion

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[ForTheReels]

I own both and I agree 100% with this review. I'm currently flying back home from Cancun and had limited space for lenses... so I literally spent time performing a very similar experiment with both lenses before EASILY settling on the Canon. Thumbs up!

[cderrr]

We cant expect much from yongnuo in that price segment. Its best at its price

[asapincome.RealEstate]

I really like the way you presented these differences. I am surprised you don't have more subscribers/likes! Keep up the good work!

[timbo]

I got the yongnuo mainly cause of the price, i'm a poor student and just do this as a hobby. I mostly don't use autofocus but manual with peaking, so thats okay. Maybe i'll upgrade one day.

[shaliniarumugam]

Was planning to get 50mm and not sure which one to choose but now I’m clear. Going with canon 🙌🏻

[ChiaDebEleo]

You’re so professional and well prepared, it’s a pleasure to see your videos. Sometimes other photography’s ones are so slow and hard to follow, yours are never boring and always so pleasant to listen to!
This video is art and we can obviously see the effort you put in it.
Thank you so so much!

An Italian fan

[DeathDasein]

I have had the Canon version I, II and STM. The Yongnuo is a little bit better than the Canon I & II. STM is a different formula and coating, it also focus 10cm closer. In my opinion YN is the best option for begginers on a budget. There are 2 versions of the YN 50 1.8, newer one has a metallic mount.-

[paolentakevophotography]

I was almost about to buy the yongnuo...this video save me, I just bought my canon lens🤩😍😍😍

[servantjen]

Honestly, this video is damn good, the vibe, comparison, everything, but I wondered why it is underrated.
Anyway, I learned so much. Thank you Paul.
(Watching from Philippines)

[jecoyson]

I bought yongnuo today thats why im here. But honestly its very good lens, and the price is so cheap. It is depend also on how you drive your gear.😁😁

[Tech]

The warm tone in your video and Photos is amazing. Btw I did get the Canon one after looking some videos on YouTube. Yours including

[trulyzaynah]

Great video! I shot with the 50mm Yongnuo for a few years and completely agree with this review/comparison. I used it primarily with friends and family. I have used it for professional gigs once or twice, but it can require a LOT of editing in post. I no longer feel comfortable using it professionally for all of the reasons listed in the video. (I’ve tried EVERYTHING to prevent these problems over the years with no luck. They only occur when I use the Yongnuo lens.)

If you want sharp, high-quality images without bleeding colors, go with the Cannon. If you’re just starting out and want to use the lens for practice or personal use, you’ll be fine with the Yongnuo. I’ve got some beautiful images out of it, but it doesn’t compare to a Canon lens in quality.

Edit: to be fair, a lot of the problems I have with my Yongnuo lens may be hard for people who aren’t photographers to notice (e.g. my family and friends). As a photographer, I catch every detail, especially after using it for so long.

[marta]

I’m so glad l bought the Canon lens! Thanks for sharing

[KelechiOka]

Okay, how about shooting video with the yongnuo Lens

[NeneBlessing]

I’m planning to buy one of those, this was really really helpful video, thanks 😊

[RomanFernanda]

yn wins at price. that's all the point and is its intention. great for beginner to start at 50mm if youre on a budget.

[vintagecollectibles]

Monday im getting the stm, my first nifty fifty!, im using a 700d for my first aproach to photografy, thanks to your channel im getting straight reviews and beginner friendly videos! cheers !

[trydowave]

I got the yongnuo as im poor. I was aware of its weaknesses but heard it was great for the price. Lens are so bloody expensive. I did bite the bullet on one lens though and love it. The sigma 18-35 art lens. Great review.

[pauarumi]

Not that I am planning to buy lens but I learned a lot about the topic in this video. I guess I owe Youngnou some credit for teaching what might go wrong with lenses...

[jordanintheknow]

I used the yongnuo for a long time, since then till now I had a bit more money to spend so I went for the Canon this time around. After watching this video I’m glad I did!