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Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro
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Yongnuo · 56 mm · f/1.4 · APS-C

Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro

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KEY FACTS
BrandYongnuo
Announcement dateMar 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Feature-rich with wireless remote control and dual Fn buttons for quick access to functions
+Fast and quiet Digital Stepping Motor (DSM) autofocus with good focusing algorithm
+Weather-sealed construction provides protection against dust and water
+Excellent build quality with aviation aluminum alloy housing and attractive design
+Reasonably priced at approximately $275 USD, competitive with F/1.8 lenses rather than F/1.4 lenses
+Versatile 85mm equivalent focal length ideal for portraits with ability to blur backgrounds
Worth Knowing
−More chromatic fringing than desired, especially in high-contrast situations
−Relatively heavy for its class at 368g compared to some competing 56mm lenses
−No optical image stabilization; requires camera body with IBIS for video stabilization
−Video autofocus reactiveness is somewhat slow for tracking fast action

General

Brand
Yongnuo
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Mar 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S DA DSM WL Pro is an attractive option for APS-C photographers seeking an 85mm equivalent lens with a feature-rich design, fast autofocus, weather sealing, and strong optical performance at a mid-tier price point. It shows well in its class with a very reasonable price and more features than almost all competing lenses, though at the cost of being fairly heavy at 368g.

Optical

Min Aperture
f/16
Optical Formula
10 elements in 9 groups
Special Elements
2 low dispersion, 1 extra-low dispersion glass lenses

Build

Housing
Aviation aluminum alloy with anodic oxidation

Aperture diaphragm

Diaphragm Type
Circular aperture

Autofocus

Motor Type
DSM (Digital Stepping Motor)
Focus Mode
Auto Focus and Manual Focus

Features

Maximum Magnification
0.11x
Image Stabilization
No
Wireless Control
2.4GHz wireless module for remote control
Custom Functions
Dual Fn function keys (Fn-A, Fn-B)
USB Connectivity
USB Type-C port for firmware updates
Control Ring
Yes
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Format

35mm Equivalent Focal Length
85mm

Optics

Min focal length
56 mm
Max focal length
56 mm
Focal range
ⓘ
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
56 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
60 cm01500

Physical

Lens weight
368 g
Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm
Lens diameter
ⓘ
Width of the lens at its widest point
69 mm
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
87 mm
Maximum format
ⓘ
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C