Nikon NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR
Score: 74/100
Yongnuo YN50mm F1.8 Canon
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is a lightweight, retractable telephoto zoom aimed at APS-C users. It offers solid optical performance, VR, and a silent AF motor, though its plastic construction and lack of weather sealing limit rugged use.
The Yongnuo YN50mm f/1.8 for Canon EF is an affordable, lightweight prime offering a fast aperture and decent optics. It excels in portability and price-to-performance but lacks weather sealing and has a noisy autofocus motor.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 55 mm | 50 mmbest |
200 mmbest | 50 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 f | 1.8 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 335 g | 119 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 100 mm | 83 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 110 cm | 45 cmbest |
0.23 xbest | 0.15 x | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Image Stabilization | true | false |
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Nikon F | Canon EF |
Autofocus Motor Type | Silent Wave Motor | DC motor |
Optical(6) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 55 mm | 50 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 200 mm | 50 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 4 f | 1.8 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 110 cm | 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.23 x | 0.15 x |
Coating Type | Super Spectra | Multi-coated |
Physical(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 335 g | 119 g |
Length (mm) | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the lens for its portability, solid optical performance and the addition of VR, while noting the plastic mount and lack of a built-in hood as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the lightweight travel companion and effective VR, but complain about the missing hood, cheap plastic feel, and reduced sharpness at 200 mm wide open.
“Perfect travel companion”
“Great for beginners”
“The autofocus doesn't get quite as sharp as the original Canon… and the motor is very loud.”
Professional reviewers praise the Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 for its fast aperture, solid bokeh, and surprisingly good autofocus on mirrorless mounts, noting minor distortion and the absence of weather sealing.
Everyday users highlight sharpness and value, calling it a perfect entry-level prime, with complaints about loud AF and plastic build.
