Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
 vs
Canon
50mm f/1.4 USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Slightly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
Help
 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM captures much more light, 0.4 f-stops
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM
Slightly lighter 290 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 2x lighter
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Learn more about
the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:f/1.2
50mm f/1.4 USM:f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:6.7 (0.2x)

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Low light lens

$3,995
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM

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