Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM
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 0.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is lighter by 370g.
- Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is the newer design (2024 vs 2018).
| Spec | RF 50mm f/1.2L USM | RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Blades | 10 | 11 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | VCM |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Weight g | 950.0 | 580.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 108.0 | 99.3 |
| Diameter mm | 89.8 | 76.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.15 |
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 50mm F1.4 L VCM
The RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is a fast standard prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor and L-series build. Smaller than the RF 50mm F1.2.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- VCM focusing
- L-series build
- Lighter than the F1.2 (580 g)
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Less bright than f/1.2