The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C 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 Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C with a length of 61mm, is 47mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C's 59mm 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. Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C weighs 360g, which means it is 590g (62%) lighter than the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which has a weight of 950g.
Filter Threads
The Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C and the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K, RED Komodo 6K and Canon EOS C70.
Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C is also available in the Sony E , Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2.
