Canon RF 24-70mm 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 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better min focus distance (21 cm vs 40 cm).
  • Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM has a better length (108mm vs 125.7mm).
  • Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better max magnification (0.3x vs 0.19x).
  • Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-70mm50mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements2115
Optical Groups159
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades910
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View84° – 34°46° – 46°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorNano USMRing USM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance21 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.3x0.19x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,299$2,299
Filter Size82mm77mm
Diameter88.5mm89.8mm
Length125.7mm108mm
Weight900g (1.98 lb)950g (2.09 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo