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Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Tilt

Both are Canon RF 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 Tilt 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 Tilt if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 498 g lighter (452 g vs 950 g)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 10

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM and the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Tilt
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Tilt
Brand
Canon
TTArtisan
Type
Prime
Tilt-Shift
Max aperture
f/1.2 ½ stop faster
f/1.4
Weight
950 g
452 g lighter
Length
108 mm
not listed
Diameter
89.8 mm
not listed
Filter thread
77 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.4 m closer
0.5 m
Max magnification
0.19×
not listed
Aperture blades
10
13 more blades
Optical design
15 elements / 9 groups
7 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor
USM
Manual focus
Released
2018
not listed
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon RF 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 Tilt

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