Canon
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
 vs
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Image stabilization Canon IS II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 50 mm
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 4x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:4.8 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 40% larger in your photo
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 2.5x lighter
Cheaper $1,439.00 vs $2,499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,060 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
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 Around 30% better wide angle
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L 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.
Magnification Poor magnification Help
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:1:4.8 (0.2x)
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:1:6.7 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,554
Zoom range Much more zoom
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 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 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
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

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