The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM weighs 778g, which means it is 172g (18%) lighter than the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which has a weight of 950g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has a filter size of 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has the Sony E 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 Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2.