The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 and the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM 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. Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Canon 50mm f1.2L USM with a length of 66mm, is 47mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100's 76mm 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 50mm f1.2L USM weighs 580g, 14% (100g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100's weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 is also available in the Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
150mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm.
