Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM and Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM.
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Product |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Name | Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM | Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 2959C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2018-09-05 | 2020-11-04 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 2099 USD | 169 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 30 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,19 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,2 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 | 7 |
Optics |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Construction | 15 elements / 9 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Ground aspherical + aspherical + UD elements, Air Sphere and fluorine coatings | 1 aspherical element + Super Spectra Coating |
Focal Length |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 90 mm | 69 mm |
| Length | 108 mm | 41 mm |
| Weight | 950 gr | 160 gr |
Other |
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 43 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ES-83 | ES-65B |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
