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 Z 70-200 F2.8 II 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 70-200 F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM with a length of 108mm, is 100mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 90mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II 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 Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II 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 50mm F1.2L USM weighs 950g, which means it is 230g (19%) lighter than the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II which has a weight of 1180g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II 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
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II 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 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 Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm .
