Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM
Key differences
- —The RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is 370g lighter (580g vs 950g).
- —The RF 50mm F1.2 L USM is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.4 (≈0.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM cost $900 less ($1,399 vs $2,299).
- —For close-ups the RF 50mm F1.2 L USM reaches 0.19× vs 0.15×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 50mm
- 50mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F1.4
- Weight
- 950g
- 580g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.8 × 108.0mm
- 76.5 × 99.3mm
- Volume
- 684 cm³
- 456 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.39 g/cm³
- 1.27 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.40m
- 0.40m
- Max magnification
- 0.19×◆
- 0.15×
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 9
- 14 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 10
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Ring USM
- VCM + Nano USM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2018
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,299
- $1,399◆
- Sharpness
- 9.5◆
- 8.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.0◆
- 8.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8
- 9.3◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4◆
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 9.0
- Value / Size
- 6.5
- 7.5◆
Performance overlay
- RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
- RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.