Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM § 03 Head to head
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2
Canon 50mm f/1.2 focuses 10 cm closer. TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 is 614 g lighter.
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a 50mm f/1.2 prime, and the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 is a 50mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM 
TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM better than the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2?
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.4 m vs 0.5 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (0.19x vs 0.13x)
Why is the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 better than the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM?
- 614 g lighter (336 g vs 950 g)
- 48 mm shorter (60 mm vs 108 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 77 mm)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 614 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM | TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Standard prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 950 g (2.09 lbs) | 336 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 89.8 mm (diameter) x 108 mm (length) | 62 x 60 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.4 m (1.31 ft) ◆ | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.19x ◆ | 0.13x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 10 (circular) | 10 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 9 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Price | — | $109 list price |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · TTartisan
- 108 × 89.8 mm
- 60 × 62 mm
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is 48 mm longer and 614 g heavier than the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2.
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Sample frames
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM or the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2?
- The TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 weighs 336 g, 614 g less than the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM (950 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM or the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2?
- The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM focuses down to 0.4 m, against 0.5 m for the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2.
- Do the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM and the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM or the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 614 g lighter to carry.
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