Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro vs Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro and Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM .

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Product
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Name Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Release Year 2005 2007
Release Date
MSRP 469 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Construction 12 elements  /  8 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Focal Length 60 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-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 85 mm
Length 69 mm 65 mm
Weight 335 gr 580 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-67B ES-78
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A