The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW and the Canon RF 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. Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW with a length of 106mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW and the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM 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. HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW weighs 910g, which means it is 40g (4%) lighter than the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which has a weight of 950g.
Lens Mounts
The HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW has the Pentax KAF3 lens mount whereas the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF3 Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM's widest aperture value is
F1.2 .
