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 Panasonic S 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. Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM with a length of 108mm, is 22mm 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 Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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 Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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 5g (0%) lighter than the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 955g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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 Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L 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 Panasonic S 50mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
