Yongnuo YN50mm f.8
Score: 70/100
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45-150mm
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Panasonic 45-150mm f/4-5.6 is a compact telephoto zoom with strong image stabilization and good central sharpness. Its trade-offs are a variable slow aperture, edge softness and lack of weather sealing. Best suited for travelers and hobbyists who value portability over ruggedness.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
50 mmbest | — | |
1.8best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.45 mbest | 0.9 m |
| ↓ lower better | 119 gbest | 318 g |
— | 3.3best | |
7best | 7best | |
0.2 | 0.2best | |
6 | 12best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Lens Mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Features(2) | ||
Autofocus Type | DC | stepping motor |
Focus Type | Auto | autofocus |
Optics(7) | ||
Focal Length (mm) | 50 mm | 45-150 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑stop) | 1.8 | 4-5.6 |
Minimum Focus Distance (m) | 0.45 m | 0.90 m |
Macro Ratio | 0.15 | 0.17 |
Number of Optical Elements | 6 | 12 |
Number of Optical Groups | 5 | 9 |
Coating | Multi-coated | Nano‑Surface Coating |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 119 g | 318 g |
Length (mm) | 83 mm | 102 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers consider the Panasonic 45-150mm f/4-5.6 a standout value lens, praising its sharpness, effective MEGA O.I.S., and compact, lightweight build. They note the variable slow aperture, edge softness at extremes, and lack of weather sealing as trade-offs.
Everyday users consistently applaud the lens's portability and surprising sharpness, especially for wildlife, portraits, and travel photography. Common praise centers on the convenient 52mm filter size, smooth manual focus, and quiet AF for video. Recurring complaints focus on the slow f/4-5.6 aperture, occasional edge softness, and the plastic feel with no weather sealing.
