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Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM Full-Frame Lens (2018)

MSRP 2299 USD80% Neofiliac82% External
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Product Overview

Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM is a large-aperture normal prime lens for Canon RF-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Canon in 2018, it has 15 elements in 9 groups.
For incremental weathers, Canon is kind enough to include weather sealing.
A normal prime lens, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the potential to be one of the most used and ultimately versatile option in a photographer's bag. Usually the easiest to design and to QC, it is a great option for landscape and street photography. Its bright maximum aperture also helps night and portrait works. Those who like sunstars (sun bursts) will be pleased by the lens' even-numbered aperture count, though conversely those who find sunstars distracting may have the opposite feeling.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness
  • Very bright maximum aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • On the heavy side

What external reviewers found***

External score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent sharpness across the frame
  • Excellent image quality
  • Fantastic bokeh
  • Compact and light
  • Bright f/1.2 aperture
  • Ultra-wide field of view
Cons
  • Lacks focus limiter switch
  • Not as sharp as the earlier EF 50mm f1.2L
  • No optical stabilization
  • Bulky design
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Specifications

Construction

Aperture Blades
10 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Canon RF-mount
Motor
Ring-type ultrasonic
Optical Formula | Elements
15 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
9 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
Ground aspherical + aspherical + UD elements, Air Sphere and fluorine coatings groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
77 mm / 3.03 in
Size | Diameter
90 mm / 3.54 in
Size | Length
108 mm / 4.25 in
Weight
950 g / 33.57 oz

Function

Angle Of View
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
Aperture
f/1.2 ~ f/16
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
50 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
Yes

Performance

Max Magnification
0.19x
Min Focus Distance
400 mm / 15.75 in

Production

Debut
2018-09-05
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External Reviews

cameralabs[1]

Reviewer score 86%
Reviewers from cameralabs have found the following***:
The Canon RF 50mm f1.2L USM is a supremely well-corrected ‘standard’ prime lens for Canon’s EOS R mirrorless system. It delivers the optical goods in every regard with crisp details into the corners, minimal distortion, and very shallow depth-of-field effects with lovely rendering. But be in no doubt, this is an unapologetically large, heavy and expensive lens.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent sharpness across the frame
  • Fantastic bokeh
  • Compact and light
Cons
  • Not as sharp as the earlier EF 50mm f1.2L

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 84%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
Canon has a long history when it comes to bright 50mm lenses, and the RF 50mm F1.2 L USM is the best attempt its had to date. It has the crisp look you expect from a modern lens, with the latest anti-reflective and protective coatings, exotic lens elements, and protection from the outdoors. At narrow settings, from f/2.8 through f/8, resolution is outstanding across the frame.
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Pros
  • Bright f/1.2 aperture
  • Sharp, sharp field of view
  • Dust and splash protection
Cons
  • Bulky design
  • No optical stabilization

digitalpicture[3]

Reviewer score 78%
Reviewers from digitalpicture have found the following***:
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Lens is the most obvious comparable lens. The EF lens has slightly less vignetting and with 8/6 lenses/groups vs. 15/9, it also shows modestly less flare effects. If you are serious about your photography and your budget is adequate, the RF lens is the easy recommendation.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Ultra-wide field of view
  • Excellent image quality
  • Wide aperture
Cons
  • Lacks focus limiter switch

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References

  1. ^ Canon RF 50mm f1.2L USM review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/canon-rf-50mm-f1-2l-usm-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  2. ^ Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/canon-rf-50mm-f12-l-usm. 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  3. ^ Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-RF-50mm-f-1.2L-USM-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-26.

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