Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM

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Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

When comparing Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM which weighs 516 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which weighs 950 g.

Winner: Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM

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, Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 38 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 40 cm for Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM.

Winner: Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM

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 Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:

Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GMCanon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

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BrandSonyCanon
YearMissing2018
Weight516 g950 g
MountSony ECanon RF
Focal Length50 mm50 mm
Largest Aperture1.41.2
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance38 cm40 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread6777
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM was last updated on August 14, 2025.