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Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro
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Yongnuo · f/1.4 · Sony E mount

Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro

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KEY FACTS
BrandYongnuo
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E APS-C
What We Like
+Feature-rich with wireless remote control and dual Fn buttons for quick access to functions
+Fast and quiet Digital Stepping Motor (DSM) autofocus with good focusing algorithm
+Weather-sealed construction provides protection against dust and water
+Excellent build quality with aviation aluminum alloy housing and attractive design
+Reasonably priced at approximately $275 USD, competitive with F/1.8 lenses rather than F/1.4 lenses
+Versatile 85mm equivalent focal length ideal for portraits with ability to blur backgrounds
Worth Knowing
−More chromatic fringing than desired, especially in high-contrast situations
−Relatively heavy for its class at 368g compared to some competing 56mm lenses
−No optical image stabilization; requires camera body with IBIS for video stabilization
−Video autofocus reactiveness is somewhat slow for tracking fast action

General

Brand
Yongnuo
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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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
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E APS-C
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Read our notes on general
The Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S DA DSM WL Pro is an attractive option for APS-C photographers seeking an 85mm equivalent lens with a feature-rich design, fast autofocus, weather sealing, and strong optical performance at a mid-tier price point. It shows well in its class with a very reasonable price and more features than almost all competing lenses, though at the cost of being fairly heavy at 368g.

Physical

Lens Weight
368 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
69 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
87 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
56 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
60 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes