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    Yongnuo EF 50 mm f/ 1.8
    Yongnuo EF 50 mm f/ 1.8

    Yongnuo EF 50 mm f/ 1.8

    50mm · f/1.8

    Overview

    The Yongnuo EF 50mm f/1.8 is a budget clone of Canon's EF 50mm f/1.8 II, offering similar optics at half the price. Optically, it matches the Canon in sharpness and bokeh, but build quality is all-plastic with a plastic mount. Autofocus is noisy and slow, and firmware compatibility issues cause malfunctions on many film EOS bodies. It suits budget digital Canon shooters who prioritize low cost over performance and reliability.