Yongnuo EF 50mm F/1.4E Lens (Nikon G Fit)

Condition & contents

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

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.