Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

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Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

When comparing Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM which weighs 900 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which weighs 950 g.

Winner: Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

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 RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 21 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 40 cm for Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM.

Winner: Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

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 RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USMCanon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

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BrandCanonCanon
YearMissing2018
Weight900 g950 g
MountCanon RFCanon RF
Focal Length24 - 70 mm50 mm
Largest Aperture2.81.2
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance21 cm40 cm
TypeZoomPrime
Filter Thread8277
StabilizationYesNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM was last updated on August 14, 2025.