Canon
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
A strong pick in the camera lenses line-up, with f/1.2 up front.
71/100
f/1.2Canon RFFull FramePrimeUSM (ring-type ultrasonic motor)L-series
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Why we rate it
- Weather sealed
- Aperture ring
- Above-average aperture blades
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountCanon RF
FormatFull Frame
Manufacturer lineL-series
Optics
Focal length min50 mm
Focal length max50 mm
Lens typePrime
Max aperturef/1.2
Max aperture (f-number)1.2
Aperture blades10
Focusing
Autofocus motorUSM (ring-type ultrasonic motor)
Design and build
Weather sealedYes
Controls
Aperture ringYes
More specs
Aperture min1.2
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCanon RF 50mm F1.2L USM vs Canon Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USMCanon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
| CanonCanon RF 50mm F1.2L USMThis page | CanonCanon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100 | 81 /100Better |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | Full Frame | Full-frame |
Who it's for
Is the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM right for you?
Buy it if
Made for creators
Photographers and content creators who want a camera lense that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 71/100 against other camera lenses, a strong result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM?
Its weather sealed stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II?
The FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II scores 72/100 versus this one at 71/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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