Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM has 0.05 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM (0.45 m vs 0.4 m). The Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM (11 vs 9). The Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM has 0.02 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM (0.15x vs 0.13x). Lens structure (elements/groups): 9/7 on the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM, 14/11 on the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM. Lens type: Full-frame lens on the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM, Standard zoom lens on the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 45mm F1.2 STM:9/7
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:14/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 45mm F1.2 STM:Full-frame lens
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:Standard zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 45mm F1.2 STM:49° 35'
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:40°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 45mm F1.2 STM:29° 50'
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:27°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 45mm F1.2 STM:51° 20'
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:46°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 45mm F1.2 STM:0.45 m
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:0.4 m
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 45mm F1.2 STM:9
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:11
  • AF actuator
    • RF 45mm F1.2 STM:STM
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:Nano USM, VCM

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Comparison of RF 45mm F1.2 STM, RF 50mm F1.4L VCM
67 specifications
Lens system7 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs9/714/11
Lens typeDiffersFull-frame lensStandard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers49° 35'40°
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers29° 50'27°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers51° 20'46°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.45 m0.4 m
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull frame
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers911
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5
Performance3 differ
AF actuatorDiffersSTMNano USM, VCM
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera brands compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon
Circular apertureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresDiffersSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.13x0.15x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRemovable lens hood
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceES-73
Designidentical
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Market segmentKnown for oneProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Layers per palletDiffers4 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one4.32 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one402 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one261 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one120.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one170.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one216 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet net widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet net heightKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet net lengthKnown for one120.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one9 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one54 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers7.8 cm7.65 cm
LengthDiffers75 mm99.3 mm
WeightDiffers346 g580 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers122 mm137 mm
Package heightDiffers182 mm265 mm
Package weightDiffers590 g960 g
Package widthDiffers122 mm137 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRF

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