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Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Lens Compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Lens | Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2018 | 2024 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/9 | 14/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 46° | 46°00' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 40°00' | 40°00' |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 27°30' | 27°00' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.2-16 | f/1.4-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 10 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 33.5 oz (950g) | 20.5 oz (580g) |
| Actual Weight | 33.4 oz (945g) | 20.3 oz (575.5g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.6 oz (45g) | 1.2 oz (33.4g) |
| In-Use Weight | 34.9 oz (990g) | 21.5 oz (608.9g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.54 x 4.25” (89.8 x 108mm) | 3.01 x 3.91” (76.5 x 99.3mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.53 x 4.53” (90 x 115.1mm) | 2.98 x 4.18” (75.8 x 106.2mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.53” (115.1mm) | 4.18” (106.2mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.97 x 2.5” (100.8 x 63.6mm) | 3.52 x 1.82” (89.3 x 46.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.77 - 6.77” (172 - 172mm) | 5.76 - 5.76” (146.4 - 146.4mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.1” (28mm) | 1.02” (25.8mm) |
| Filter Size | 77mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | USM | VCM, Nano USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 360° | 505° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / 2.62' (0.8m) - ∞ Full |
N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 15.75” (400mm) | 15.75” (400mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 15.51” (394mm) | 15.28” (388mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.19x | 0.15x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ES-83 Buy ► | Y / ES-73 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1319 Buy ► | Y / LP1219 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 5.95' | 50mm = 5.59' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1814mm | 50mm = 1703mm |
| Review | Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Lens | Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens |
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