Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM if
- You want autofocus (USM): the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low light, shallow depth of field
Pick the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.2)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 10
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM | Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Brightin Star
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
|
f/0.95
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
950 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
108 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
89.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
10
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 9 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95
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