The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM and the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Canon 50mm f1.2L USM with a length of 66mm, is 27mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM's 83mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 50mm f1.2L USM weighs 580g, which means it is 20g (3%) lighter than the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM which has a weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM and the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Focal Range
Canon 50mm f1.2L USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
80mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 112mm.
