Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
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Canon
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM captures much more light, 2.4 f-stops
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 1 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 90% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 50 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 50 mm
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 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

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

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:50 mm
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM:70 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
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 EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Length Is shorter
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Length Is shorter
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 EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Weight Lighter
Length Slightly shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$824
Length Shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Wide angle lens

$2,299
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,467 - $1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

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