The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM and the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC 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 F1.4 L VCM is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC with a length of 75mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM and Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM and the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC 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. Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC weighs 535g, 7% (45g) lighter than the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM's weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC 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.
Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4 .
