The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 and the Canon 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. Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Canon 50mm f1.2L USM with a length of 66mm, is 34mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4's 77mm 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 50mm f1.2L USM weighs 580g, 14% (97g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4's weight of 677g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
