The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 and the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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.
Filter Threads
The Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 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 Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
