Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/1.2 on the RF 50mm F1.2L USM, against f/1.4 on the RF 50mm F1.4L VCM.
- Aperture blades: 11 on the RF 50mm F1.4L VCM, against 10 on the RF 50mm F1.2L USM.
- Max magnification: 0.19× on the RF 50mm F1.2L USM, against 0.15× on the RF 50mm F1.4L VCM.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the RF 50mm F1.4L VCM, against No on the RF 50mm F1.2L USM.
- Weight: 580 g on the RF 50mm F1.4L VCM, against 950 g on the RF 50mm F1.2L USM.
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| Lowest price today | $2,499 new $1,895 used | $1,449 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 50mm (full frame) | 50mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.2 (best) | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 15 / 9 | 14 / 11 |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 11 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.40 m | 0.40 m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× (best) | 0.15× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Ring-type USM) | Yes (VCM + Nano USM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 950 g | 580 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 89.8 × 108 mm | 76.5 × 99.3 mm |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
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