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 Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS 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. Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 62mm. The Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II with a length of 58mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's 62mm 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 68g (33%) lighter than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS which has a weight of 202g.
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
Both the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS have the same Filter thread size of 49mm.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
