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Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

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Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Weight
950 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm
Length
108 mm
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At a Glance

The 50 mm f/1.2 is a standard prime for full-frame Canon RF. Its very wide aperture gathers a lot of light and gives very shallow depth of field. At 950 g it counts as heavy. It focuses down to 40 cm and carries an Air Sphere coating. Everyday shooting, street photography and low light suit it.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
15
Groups
9
Weight
950 g (2.09 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm (15.75 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.3 (0.19×)
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)
Diameter
90 mm (3.54 in)
Released
October 2018

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM fit?

The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensCanon RF 50mm F1.2L USMCanon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCMCanon RF 50mm F1.8 STMYongnuo YN 50mm F1.8 DF DSM II
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.4f/1.8f/1.8
Weight950 g580 g160 g276 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm43 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm40 cm30 cm45 cm
Length108 mm99.3 mm40.5 mm77 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM weigh?

The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM weighs 950 g. It is 108 mm long with a diameter of 90 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM use?

The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

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