Zeiss Makro-Planar
50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 3.5x larger in your photo
Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM captures much more light, 1.5 f-stops
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
Aperture Wide aperture Help
50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef:f/2
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:f/1.2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

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 Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$725
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$725
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

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 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

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