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 Nikon 50mm f1.4G 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 Nikon 50mm f1.4G with a length of 54mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Nikon 50mm f1.4G'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. Nikon 50mm f1.4G weighs 290g, 69% (660g) lighter than the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM's weight of 950g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 50mm f1.4G has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 50mm f1.4G:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon 50mm f1.4G has the Nikon F (FX) 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 D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Nikon 50mm f1.4G's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
