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Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05

Both are Canon RF prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM if

  • You want autofocus (USM): the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05 is manual focus only
  • Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low light, shallow depth of field

Pick the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05 if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.05 vs f/1.2)

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM and the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05
Brand
Canon
Brightin Star
Max aperture
f/1.2
f/1.05 ⅓ 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
not listed
Optical design
15 elements / 9 groups
10 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor
USM
Manual focus
Released
2018
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon RF both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame 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/1.05

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