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Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs Zeiss Otus ML 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 Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 is manual focus only
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.5 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
  • Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low light, shallow depth of field

Pick the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 253 g lighter (697 g vs 950 g)

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM and the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4
Brand
Canon
Zeiss
Max aperture
f/1.2 ½ stop faster
f/1.4
Weight
950 g
697 g lighter
Length
108 mm
100 mm shorter
Diameter
89.8 mm
77 mm slimmer
Filter thread
77 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.4 m closer
0.5 m
Max magnification
0.19× larger
0.14×
Aperture blades
10
not listed
Optical design
15 elements / 9 groups
14 elements / 11 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

Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4

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