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Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 14/11 | 14/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 46°00' | 47° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 40°00' | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 27°00' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4- | f/1.4-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 20.5 oz (580g) | 18.2 oz (516g) |
| Actual Weight | 18.2 oz (516.6g) | |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.8 oz (52.3g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 20.1 oz (568.9g) | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.01 x 3.91” (76.5 x 99.3mm) | 3.17 x 3.78” (80.6 x 96mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.17 x 3.97” (80.5 x 100.9mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 3.97” (100.9mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.64 x 1.73” (92.4 x 44mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.52 - 5.52” (140.1 - 140.1mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.81” (20.7mm) | |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VCM, Nano USM | Dual XD Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 150° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 15.75” (400mm) | 16.14” (410mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 14.76” (375mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x | 0.16x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ES-73 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH173 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1219 Buy ► | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 5.74' | |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1751mm | |
| Review | Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens |
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