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 FE 50mm F1.8 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 FE 50mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II with a length of 58mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 69mm 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 52g (27%) lighter than the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 which has a weight of 186g.
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 FE 50mm F1.8 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 FE 50mm F1.8 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.
