Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
When comparing Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.2 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:
| Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S | Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Weight | Missing | 950 g |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 15.5 - 47 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Missing | 40 cm |
| Type | Missing | Prime |
| Aperture Range | Missing | 1.2 - 16 |
| Filter Thread Diameter | Missing | 77 |
| Lens Groups | Missing | 9 |
| Lens Elements | Missing | 15 |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Autofocus | Missing | Evet |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Missing | Yes |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Missing | Yes |