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.
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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.
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 R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
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.