The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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. Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Canon 50mm f1.4 USM with a length of 51mm, is 79mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM's 74mm 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 f1.4 USM weighs 290g, which means it is 665g (69%) lighter than the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 955g.
Filter Threads
The Canon 50mm f1.4 USM has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 50mm f1.4 USM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
