YONGNUO YN50mm F1.8N Standard Prime Lens Large Aperture Auto Manual Focus AF MF for Nikon DSLR Cameras

I knew it wouldnt be up to Nikkor standards but had to give it a try. Unfortunately it arrived soonerbthan my D500 and by the time I tested it it was too late to return. The images are soft all the way up to f/5.6 and at that point why keep a slow prime lens. AF is loud and hunts. If it was even sharp at the center wide open I could forgive its shortcomings. At this point I feel guilty reselling it and I missed the return window. Save the trouble hoping for a good copy of this lens and by the real deal... I bought this knowing it was a cheap copy, solely because I love the Yongnuo Flash units for their value. Lens and speedlights are not comparable feom this company.

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I used to be an avid hobbyist photographer when I was younger. And, I loved my Nikon F3HP Pro 35mm film camera. But, as I got older, and as digital replaced film, I left the old Nikon in the closet and settled for various point-and-shoot cameras and using my phone. The simplicity was great, and the images were acceptable for my lifestyle. But, recently, I bought my first DSLR camera. I got the Nikon D3400 with two kit lenses. And, Ive begun to get back into photography as a hobby, and am learning (and relearning) what I once knew about taking pictures. And, like many others, I wanted to get my first Prime Lens--I chose the 50 over the 35--for my Nikon D3400. I didnt have a big budget, and while the Nikon 50mm 1.8f G lens isnt that expensive, it would still be a relatively big (and probably not "necessary") purchase. So, I looked around watched a lot of youtube videos, and read many reviews of the Yongnuo lens. The price was much more reasonable, and the differences between it and the Nikon didnt seem so large as to justify the extra price, for me. So, I bought the lens and used it for about a month and a half. I ended up returning it and buying the Nikon. Why? Well, the Yongnuo was pretty good. It is capable of taking good and sharp photos. But, my Yongnuo pictures were frequently very overexposed. And, there was a ton of "flare" around my images. And, I would often struggle to lock in my focus to what I wanted to focus on. Some of these issues were undoubtedly my fault, as I struggle to better control my pictures and camera, but many werent. And, despite using the lens often and in different lighting situations, I still never got consistently exposed and sharp images. Most required a decent amount of tweaking on my computer after they were transferred. So, I decided to return it and to get the Nikon G lens. How has that worked out so far? Really well. :) The Nikon has consistently produced properly exposed and sharp images, in similar/identical circumstances where the Yongnuo didnt. Thankfully, I found the Nikon for about $170. new, and ended up feeling like the added cost was worth it--at least for me and for my use case. So, for me, the bottom line is that the Yongnuo is a good lens, and certainly capable for the great price. But, based on my experience, it will require more work to get consistently good images. If you cant afford the Nikon, and if you want a 50mm Prime Lens for your camera, get the Yongnuo. I could have lived with it and been happy with the pictures I was able to capture. But, Im just MORE happy with the Nikon. Just my two cents.

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Start with price! If you are looking for a bargain this is it! If your expecting exact quality, as in the big names... put that thought aside. The lens is good for the lay photographer who enjoys hobby photos. Perfect for that! I see a little darkness to the photos even under the brightest light and The widest aperture. Am I happy with it... yes, I wanted a light travel lens, and to start using a prime lens. I was relying on My 18-200 mm too often. I am using it on a rather low end camera. The Nikon D5500.

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