Yongnuo FE 50mm f/1.8 II Lite DF
Yongnuo · 50 mm · f/1.8
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What We Like
+Lightweight at only 273g, ideal for travel and extended shooting
+Fast DSM autofocus with quiet operation suitable for video
+Full-frame coverage with f/1.8 aperture for excellent low-light performance and bokeh
+Custom Fn buttons and control ring for professional operation
+USB-C firmware upgrades ensure compatibility with future camera models
+Affordable third-party option compared to native Sony lenses
Worth Knowing
−No built-in image stabilization, unlike some competing native Sony lenses
−Limited real-world review availability for this specific Lite version
−Third-party lens with potential compatibility considerations across camera firmware updates
−Smaller feature set compared to the standard (non-Lite) FE 50mm f/1.8 variant
General | |
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About This LensThe Yongnuo FE 50mm f/1.8 II Lite DF is a lightweight, budget-friendly prime lens designed for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Weighing just 273g and featuring a fast f/1.8 aperture with DSM autofocus, it delivers impressive optical quality through 11 elements in 8 groups including aspherical and low-dispersion elements. The lens includes premium features like Fn buttons, USB-C firmware upgrades, and weather sealing, making it an excellent value proposition for portrait and video work on a budget. | |
| Brand | Yongnuo |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | II |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 273 g |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 79 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 58 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.8 |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 45 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.13x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 10 |
| Groups | 6 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 1 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |