Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8X DA DSM vs Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro
Both are Fujifilm X mount primes for budget and portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8X DA DSM | Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 55mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Which should you buy?
- the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8X DA DSM (50mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro (55mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8X DA DSM is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Check the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8X DA DSM price on Amazon →
Check the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8X DA DSM and the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro?
The Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8X DA DSM is 50mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C; the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro is 55mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.
Do the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8X DA DSM and Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Fujifilm X mount lenses, so they fit Fujifilm X-T/X-H/X-Pro/X-E/X-S series (APS-C). Note the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8X DA DSM is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
More Fujifilm X comparisons: 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C) vs Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air · Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air · 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 vs 7Artisans AF 25mm f/1.8 (APS-C) · 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 vs Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 Air · all Fujifilm X lenses · all comparisons