Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM vs Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM is faster by 1 stop (f/1.0 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is lighter by 225g.
- Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
- Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
- Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is the newer design (2015 vs 1989).
| Spec | EF 50mm F1.0L USM | EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.0 (faster) | f/1.4 |
| Released | 1989 | 2015 |
| Blades | 8 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 11 | 14 |
| Weight g | 985.0 | 760.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 72 |
| Length mm | 81.5 | 105.5 |
| Diameter mm | 91.5 | 80.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | 0.21 |
Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM
An f/1.0 normal lens from 1989, the fastest autofocus lens in Canon's EF line. It is large and now a collector's item.
Pros
- f/1.0 aperture
- Ring USM
- Distinctive rendering
Cons
- Soft with glow wide open
- Heavy for a 50mm
- Out of production
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
A fast 35mm f/1.4 L prime with weather sealing and an improved optical design using a blue-spectrum refractive element. For full-frame EF shooters.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Sharp wide open for an f/1.4
- Weather-sealed L build
- Low chromatic aberration
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavier than the f/2 IS (760 g)
- Large front for a 35mm