Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4
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 need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You want autofocus (USM): the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.5 m
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low light, shallow depth of field
Pick the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 if
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 10
Spec differences
12 differences| Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM | TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
TTArtisan
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
950 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
108 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
89.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
49 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
10
|
12
more blades
|
| 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
TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4
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