Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
When comparing Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II which weighs 200 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which weighs 950 g.
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 40 cm for Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM.
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Year | Missing | 2018 |
| Weight | 200 g | 950 g |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 18 - 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 3.5 - 5.6 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 40 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 58 | 77 |
| Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | No | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Canon Image Stabilizer (IS) | Missing |