Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Lens Description: Distinguished by its speed, the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM from Canon is a desirable normal-length prime due to its versatile focal length and bright f/1.2 maximum aperture. This fast design excels in difficult lighting conditions and also benefits working with shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques. The optical layout incorporates one UD element and one aspherical element, which help to reduce both chromatic and spherical aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and sharpness. A rounded 10-blade diaphragm also benefits bokeh quality to suit isolating subjects with depth of field. Complementing the imaging capabilities is an apt ring-type Ultrasonic Motor, which delivers fast, near-silent autofocus and full-time manual focus override. Additionally, a unique Control Ring is integrated into the lens design for intuitive control over exposure settings from the lens itself.

Photography Life Review Summary: Overall, the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is one of the best standard prime lenses around, but its high price tag (and size compared to other 50mm lenses) will undoubtedly put some photographers off. If you can afford it and don’t mind the weight, though, I highly recommend it. You’ll find few lenses out there with such amazing optical characteristics as this. Read the full Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Review by Photography Life.

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Specifications