The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 and the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Canon 50mm f1.2L USM with a length of 66mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50's 66mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 weighs 350g, which means it is 230g (39%) lighter than the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM which has a weight of 580g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 and the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 is also available in Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of 50mm but while Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 has the fastest aperture of F1.4, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM's widest aperture value is F1.2.