Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro
Yongnuo · 56 mm · f/1.4 · Pro
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
69
SCORE /100
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 | |
|---|---|
About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Yongnuo |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Pro |
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 APS-C |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 368 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 69 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 87 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 |
Optics86/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 56 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 48.8° |
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. | 60 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.11x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
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. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
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 |
Construction38/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |