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 Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM 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 Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM with a length of 72mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM's 81mm 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. Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM weighs 518g, 45% (432g) 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 Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha 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 Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
