Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
 vs
Canon
EF 24mm f/1.4L II 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
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 24 mm
Help
 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 2.1x better wide angle
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:f/1.2
EF 24mm f/1.4L II 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
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:50 mm
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM:24 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:1:6.7 (0.2x)
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM:1:6.2 (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 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
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 24mm f/1.4L II 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 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
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 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II 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
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 EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Length Slightly shorter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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