Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is lighter by 645g.
- Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | RF 50mm f/1.2L USM | RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm | 35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Blades | 10 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Af motor | USM | STM |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Weight g | 950.0 | 305.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 52 |
| Length mm | 108.0 | 62.8 |
| Diameter mm | 89.8 | 74.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.17 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.5 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
A fast standard prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with an f/1.2 aperture. Large, heavy and weather-sealed.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Weather-sealed L build
- Sharp wide open
Cons
- Large and heavy (950 g)
- No image stabilization
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
A wide-normal prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro, stabilization and stepping-motor autofocus.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- 0.5x macro
- Compact (305 g)
Cons
- Only f/1.8
- Not an L-series lens