Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM.

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Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Name Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2959C002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Release Year 2023 2018
Release Date 2023-02-08 2018-09-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2099 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11 0,19
Aperture
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 24 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,2
Diaphragm Blades 7 10
Optics
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 15 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspheric lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating Ground aspherical + aspherical + UD elements, Air Sphere and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Focal Length 24-50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 26 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No
4.5 stops correction, 7.0 stops when coordinated with in-camera IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 70 mm 90 mm
Length 58 mm 108 mm
Weight 270 gr 950 gr
Other
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C ES-83
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A