The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and the Nikon Z 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. Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 with a length of 75mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 Size and Weight 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 RF 45mm F1.2 weighs 346g, which means it is 74g (17%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 45mm F1.2:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 45mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
72mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
