The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z and the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE with a length of 53mm, is 34mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z's 69mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE weighs 185g, 50% (185g) lighter than the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z's weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
Both the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z and the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
