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RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
- 50mm
- f/1.2
- Prime
- 950 g
- Min focus 0.4 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A premium 50mm for those who can handle the size.
About this lens
Canon's flagship RF 50mm for the EOS R system. Exceptional sharpness even wide open with creamy bokeh.
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2018
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 10
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.4 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.19x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 950 g
- Length
- 108 mm
- Diameter
- 89.8 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM?
- Portraits
- Low light
- Shallow depth of field
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 80mm | 25.4° | 30.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L sharp wide open?
Yes. It is regarded as very sharp even at f/1.2, though the shallow depth of field makes focus accuracy crucial.
Is the RF 50mm F1.2 L full-frame?
Yes, and it works on APS-C RF bodies as an 80mm-equivalent lens. It mounts natively on all RF bodies, and APS-C RF bodies apply a 1.6x crop factor.
RF 50mm F1.2 L vs F1.8 STM: which should I buy?
The F1.2 is brighter and has a premium build but is far heavier. The F1.8 is light and small.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
