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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM with a length of 96mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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 Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM weighs 516g, 45% (434g) 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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
