

Yongnuo EF 50mm F/1.4E Lens (Nikon G Fit)
Condition & contents
| Grading | Good |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 12 month warranty |
| Includes | Caps |
At a glance: Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 - affordable fast standard prime for Nikon F, AF on all bodies.
About this lens
The Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.4 is a budget third-party fast standard prime. Yongnuo is best known for affordable flashes and accessories; their lens line offers low-cost alternatives to first-party glass. Simple, solid, and a step up from a kit zoom for low-light and subject separation on Nikon DSLRs.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | In-lens motor (AF on all Nikon DSLRs) |
|---|---|
| Image stabilisation | No |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.45m |
| Filter thread | 58mm |
| Weight | Approx. 385g |
| Construction | Multi-coated glass, 7-blade aperture, plastic barrel |
Works with
- Nikon F-mount full-frame DSLRs (D750, D780, D810, D850, D6 and older)
- Nikon F-mount APS-C DSLRs including entry-level (D3xxx/D5xxx) - AF works via in-lens motor
- Nikon Z mirrorless via FTZ/FTZ II adapter - AF preserved
Best for
A budget fast standard prime - 50mm f/1.4 is a classic photographer's focal length, giving a natural field of view on full-frame and a 75mm equivalent portrait-prime effect on APS-C. Yongnuo's integrated AF motor makes it work on every Nikon F DSLR including entry-level D3xxx/D5xxx bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Will it autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs (D3xxx / D5xxx)?
Yes. Yongnuo fitted this lens with an integrated AF motor, so it autofocuses on every Nikon DSLR including entry-level bodies.
How does it compare to Nikon's AF-S 50mm f/1.4G?
The Nikon is sharper and more refined optically, with more polished AF. The Yongnuo is typically significantly cheaper. For a first fast prime on a budget Nikon DSLR, the Yongnuo is a reasonable starting point.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
No — this lens does not have image stabilisation.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Yongnuo |


