Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
 vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/2
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 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM captures much more light, 1.5 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 40% 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 35mm f/2
Cheaper $289.00 vs $1,439.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,150 cheaper (5x less)
More magnification 1:4.3 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 60% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 209 g vs 0.6 kg
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 2.8x lighter
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
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 30% better wide angle
Canon EF 35mm f/2 Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:f/1.2
EF 35mm f/2:f/2
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 35mm f/2:35 mm

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 35mm f/2
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 35mm f/2
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 35mm f/2
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 35mm f/2
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$289
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the EF 35mm f/2
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 35mm f/2
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
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
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 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
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
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 35mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

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