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Reference no. CANON-50MM-F-1-2-L-85
Canon

50mm f/1.2 L

RF mount · 50 mm · f/1.2

01
Mount
RF
02
Focal length
50 mm
03
Max aperture
f/1.2
04
Weight
590 g
05
Filter thread
77 mm
06
Stabilisation
Yes
07
Weather sealed
Yes
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Performance by subject

04 — Chapter

Reference notes

I

Overview

The Canon 50mm f/1.2 L is a 50mm prime for RF mount at f/1.2, weighing 590g. It includes optical stabilization. The body is weather-sealed for outdoor use.

II

Intended user

  • — Weddings shooters
  • — Center sharpness enthusiasts
  • — Build quality enthusiasts
  • — Fans of low light
III

Advantages

  • Weddings — 96/100
  • Center sharpness — 95/100
  • Build quality — 95/100
IV

Trade-offs

  • Price-to-performance — 20/100
  • Wildlife — 35/100
  • Premium price at $10,770 new.
V

Field use

  • 01Wedding day coverage — from the ceremony to portraits at golden hour.
VI

Buying advice

New price sits around $10,770. Rentals run about $469/day. Buying breaks even after roughly 23 rental days — try it before you commit if you're unsure. The used market for this lens is usually healthy — a lightly-used copy can save 20–30%.

VII

Alternative options

06 — Chapter

Reviewer consensus

Aggregate up to 20 independent YouTube reviews into a single consensus profile: score, confidence, pros, cons, and best use cases.

08 — Chapter

Same mount, related

09 — Appendix

Further viewing

Independent reviews and field tests for Canon 50mm f/1.2 L, opened on YouTube.