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 Zeiss Otus 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. Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 with a length of 75mm, is 25mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4's 77mm 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 RF 45mm F1.2 weighs 346g, which means it is 331g (48%) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 which has a weight of 677g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Canon RF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
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 Zeiss Otus 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.
