The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 and the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro 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. Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro with a length of 115mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro's 87mm 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 TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro weighs 945g, 21% (255g) lighter than the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2's weight of 1200g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro 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 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 and the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro's widest aperture value is
F2.8.