Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8
Score: 71/100
Yongnuo YN50mm f.8
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 is an ultra-wide manual-focus prime for Canon EF offering a 115.7° field of view and a bright aperture in a lightweight package. Its lack of autofocus, filter thread, and weather sealing limit its use for fast or protected shooting. Best for landscape, architecture, and night-sky shooters on a budget.
The Yongnuo YN50mm f/1.8 for Canon EF is an ultra-light, budget-friendly fast prime that delivers solid central sharpness. Its drawbacks include a plastic build, flare at wide apertures, and lack of image stabilization. Ideal for budget-conscious portrait and low-light shooters who value size and price over premium durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
14 mm | 50 mmbest | |
2.8best | 1.8 | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.28 mbest | 0.45 m |
| ↓ lower better | 552 g | 119 gbest |
6 | 7best | |
— | 0.2best | |
14best | 6 | |
10best | 5 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Mount Compatibility | Canon EF, Nikon AE, Pentax K, Sony α, Fuji X, Samsung NX, Sony E, Four Thirds, Micro 4/3, Canon AE | Full-frame, APS-C |
Features(2) | ||
Autofocus Type | Manual | DC |
Focus Type | Manual | Auto |
Optics(7) | ||
Focal Length (mm) | 14 mm | 50 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑stop) | 2.8 | 1.8 |
Minimum Focus Distance (m) | 0.28 m | 0.45 m |
Number of Optical Elements | 14 | 6 |
Number of Optical Groups | 10 | 5 |
Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7 |
Coating | Super multi-layer (UMC) | Multi-coated |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 552 g | 119 g |
Length (mm) | 96.01 mm | 83 mm |
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Professional editors and reviewers consistently praise the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 for its sharp, low-distortion rendering and bright aperture, noting that it rivals much more expensive lenses in image quality. They also commend the integrated hood and UMC coating for flare control, but caution that the manual-focus only design and lack of weather sealing limit its suitability for fast-action or harsh-environment work.
Everyday photographers love the dramatic ultra-wide perspective, edge-to-edge sharpness and affordable price, especially for landscapes, interiors and night-sky photography. Common frustrations revolve around manual focusing challenges, the inability to use screw-in filters, occasional shutter-lock quirks, and a perception of a plasticky build.
“stunning wide views”
“great for Milky Way shots”
“can't use CPL for landscapes”
Professional reviewers commend the Yongnuo YN50mm f/1.8 line for its lightweight construction, fast quiet DSM autofocus (in newer mounts), and surprisingly high sharpness-especially the Fuji Pro's 11-element design. They also note the budget clones' brittle plastic build and the tendency to flare wide open, while praising the value proposition against native lenses.
Everyday users love the lens for its sharpness, bokeh and ultra-light weight, calling it a superb value for portrait and low-light work. Common complaints revolve around the cheap plastic feel of the budget versions, flare and corner softness at f/1.8, and occasional AF hunting in low light.
