Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs Viltrox 50mm f/1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Viltrox
50mm f/1.8
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.
| Spec | RF 50mm f/1.2L USM | 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Viltrox |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2018 | n/a |
| Blades | 10 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 15 | n/a |
| Weight g | 950.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 108.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 89.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | n/a |
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
Viltrox 50mm f/1.8
A 50mm f/1.8 fast standard prime lens, the Viltrox 50mm f/1.8 is designed for Canon RF mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.