Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Slightly wider aperture

f/1.2

f/1.4

At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM captures much more light, 0.4 f-stops

Slightly better telephoto

50 mm

35 mm

More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Slightly better wide angle

35 mm

50 mm

30% better wide angle

Slightly more magnification

1:5.6 (0.2x)

1:6.7 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects 20% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Very wide aperture

EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:	f/1.2
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM:	f/1.4

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor telephoto

EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:	50 mm
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM:	35 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

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

competitors

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349

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 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899

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 35mm f/1.4L 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 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449

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 35mm f/1.4L USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499

Is a fisheye lens

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

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 EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Has slightly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

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 35mm f/1.4L USM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449

Cheaper

Slightly narrower aperture

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650

Cheaper

Slightly lighter

Auto focus

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539

Much more magnification

Image stabilization

Significantly narrower aperture

Worse wide angle

Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$899

Slightly cheaper

Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

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Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM