Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II and Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM.

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Product
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Name Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2959C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Release Year 1990 2018
Release Date 2018-09-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2099 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,19
Aperture
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,2
Diaphragm Blades No information 10
Optics
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 15 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Ground aspherical + aspherical + UD elements, Air Sphere and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Focal Length 50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 68 mm 90 mm
Length 41 mm 108 mm
Weight 130 gr 950 gr
Other
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-62 ES-83
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A