Meike AF 50mm f/1.8 vs Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8Z II DF DSM

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for standard prime and budget — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Meike AF 50mm f/1.8	Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8Z II DF DSM
Focal length	50mm	50mm
Max aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

Where to buy

Meike 50mm F1.8 AF STM Full Frame Portrait Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Meike AF 50mm f/1.8 and the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8Z II DF DSM?
The Meike AF 50mm f/1.8 is 50mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8Z II DF DSM is 50mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Meike AF 50mm f/1.8 and Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8Z II DF DSM fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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