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 Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 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. Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM with a length of 108mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM's 90mm 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. Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM weighs 950g, which means it is 250g (20%) lighter than the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 which has a weight of 1200g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 has a 86mm 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 86mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2.
