The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II and the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF 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. 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II with a length of 58mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II's 64mm 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. Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II weighs 134g, which means it is 287g (68%) lighter than the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF which has a weight of 421g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II has a filter size of 49mm whereas the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II and the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF is also available in Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.