Lens Comparison
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/2.8).
- Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better min focus distance (28 cm vs 40 cm).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM has a better length (108mm vs 126.8mm).
- Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better weight (840g (1.85 lb) vs 950g (2.09 lb)).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 15-35mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 10 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 110° – 63° | 46° – 46° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Nano USM | Ring USM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 40 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.19x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,299 | $2,299 |
| Filter Size | 82mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 89.8mm |
| Length | 126.8mm | 108mm |
| Weight | 840g (1.85 lb) | 950g (2.09 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
