Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED vs Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED and Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Release Year 2002 2007
Release Date
MSRP 1224 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
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 30 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F1,2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Construction 11 elements  /  7 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Focal Length 12-24 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm 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
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 82 mm 85 mm
Length 90 mm 65 mm
Weight 485 gr 580 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 ES-78
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A