When comparing Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX), which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Fuji FX) which weighs 670 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which weighs 950 g.
Winner: Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX)
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.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 88 cm for Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Fuji FX).
Winner: Canon RF 50mm F1.2L 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).
Full specifications table of Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX) and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Fuji FX) | Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM | |
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Brand | Viltrox | Canon |
Year | Missing | 2018 |
Weight | 670 g | 950 g |
Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF |
Focal Length | 75 mm | 50 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 88 cm | 40 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |