The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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 RF 50mm F1.2L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS with a length of 107mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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 24-105mm F4L IS weighs 700g, 26% (250g) lighter than the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM's weight of 950g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 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 RF 24-105mm F4L IS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X 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 - 168mm .
