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  | sent on 09 Settembre 2025 Pros: Excellent in everything Cons: Not detected Opinion: I had to sell the EF counterpart - which I loved very much - to be able to buy this superb lens and I regretted it a bit (not for the change, but for having deprived myself of a lens that in my opinion has defects yes, but that I had learned to love). RF from a technical point of view is superior in everything: focus speed; sharpness; blurred pasty and is a real pleasure to use. Since I got it, it has been stationed almost permanently on the camera. Coupled with the 85 mm DS it allows me to work at the top for portraits (and not only; see in my "still life" collection the 85 rendering on a product photo). It is advisable to have it in the kit if you want to get shots with a unique flavor. |
 | sent on 11 Marzo 2025 Pros: All Cons: Nothing Opinion: It combines the sharpness of a 2025 lens with the poetry of the old Ef. Already at 1.2 the quality is very high, closing is only used to recover depth of field and nothing else. Canon with the RF L has raised the bar a lot. weight and overall dimensions in line with this brightness. High price but adequate to the quality. |
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 | sent on 28 Aprile 2024 Pros: Sharpness, stabilization, blur Cons: Nobody Opinion: Let me start by saying that I made a comparative comparison of the same subjects in the same light conditions between the RF 50 f1.2 and the EF counterpart on R5. The differences in sharpness and punch are embarrassing (in favor of RF of course). The results are similar only at closed apertures beyond f8, but between f1.2 and f8 (and this lens must be used at very wide apertures otherwise it makes no sense to buy it) there is no story. I didn't even notice any differences in sharpness between f1.2 and f2.8, the lens already offers maximum sharpness at f1.2, as well as a softness of the blur that is poetry... |
  | sent on 20 Marzo 2024 Pros: enchanting bokeh, impressive MAF precision, excellent sharpness already at f1.2, total absence of flare, gradual and strong detachment of the planes without reaching the sticky figure effect, presence of the programmable control ring, solid and tropicalized construction, 77mm filters, non-existent distortion. Cons: Heavy (but quite in line with its f1.2 counterparts: the Sony weighs 172 grams less and the Nikon 140 more), bulkier than the Canon EF 50 f1.2 (but it is in line with its counterparts, practically identical to the Sony GM but definitely more compact than the Nikon Z), high price. Opinion: In a self-respecting kit, a 50 f1.2 cannot be missing. The Canon RF 50 f1.2 collects a heavy legacy, that of the Canon EF 50 f1.2 lens that boasts a huge audience of admirers (including me) and detractors because it was a lens full of optical defects that, in the eyes of admirers, were poetry while in the eyes of detractors they were... optical defects. This Canon RF 50 f1.2 totally differs from its predecessor as it is a super correct and razor-sharp lens already at TA. In Canon's currently produced lenses, the f1.2 aperture is the brightest and is currently reserved for only two lenses, the Canon RF 50 f1.2 and the Canon RF 85 f1.2. This aperture gives photographers and filmmakers the ability to shoot low-light subjects at relatively low ISO with an extremely shallow depth of field, a great way to isolate a subject from its background. Having such large apertures allows you to use fast shutter speeds even in low light conditions, freezing, as a result, both the movement of the subject and the camera shake that could cause microblur (when shooting with a mechanical shutter). The MAF Ring-USM system, also used in Canon's Supertele cameras, smoothly moves the large optical elements of the RF 50 f1.2 allowing for fast and accurate focusing that allows you to easily track subjects as they move through the frame. It was the first 50 f1.2 of the new generation (the Canon came out in 2018, the Nikon Z in 2020 and the Sony GM in 2021) and, compared to the Canon EF 50 f1.2, it stands out for its exemplary sharpness and the absence of any optical defect that, on the other hand, characterized its predecessor. In particular, the total absence of flare even with the sun totally inside the lens is striking. The sharpness at f1.2 is already excellent as well as the contrast across the entire frame, including the extreme corners. Closing the aperture to f2 produces a slight increase in sharpness, which at f2.8 already reaches its maximum. The vignetting is present at f1.2 but it is pleasant and gradually fades when the aperture is closed to disappear definitively at f4. On the side of the lens barrel, there are two switches. One gives direct control over AF/MF (always appreciated) and the other is a focus limiter. The latter is a bit unusual for a 50mm lens, but the RF 50 L is able to focus at a slightly shorter distance than many 50mm (40cm) lenses and has a very useful maximum magnification of 0.19x. The use of MAF's limiter offers a significant difference in the rate of fire acquisition. Distortion is, quite simply, non-existent. If you love the ultra-fast 50mm focal length it is a must have in the Canon system, for me it is an antithetical lens and, therefore, complementary to the Canon EF 50 f1.2 and, therefore, I keep them both supplied. |
 | sent on 23 Marzo 2023 Pros: Sharpness, bokeh, speed, colors, programmable bezel, MAF distance selector, flare resistance, low vignetting Cons: Price and Weight, of course; Hood a bit bulky Opinion: Taken only because it was a good opportunity, otherwise I would have stayed with the old EF 50mm f1.2. Oh, and because there's no RF 50mm f1.4 yet and the RF 50mm f1.8 isn't really the best. That said, it excels in everything: the sharpness is already high at TA, the bokeh is creamy more than a pudding, it is fast with moving subjects, it has L-series colors, the programmable ring is very useful and versatile, the MAF distance selector helps a lot, the flare resistance is really very good and makes me leave the hood at home which is a bit too large, the vignetting is very contained both at TA and at closed diaphragms. I like that the lens retracts and does not always remain uncovered so as to avoid bumps with edges. |
  | sent on 15 Marzo 2021 Pros: Construction, brightness, sharpness and blurry at the top. Always to be used in TA or almost. Cons: price and ... maybe weight, but it keeps well coupled to the R series that have a good handle. Opinion: I haven't taken many shots yet, but I can say: a lens you would never take out of the camera body. It's a show to use. With little light coupled to the R6 he takes photos in "impossible" situations. Even with the R it is super thanks also to the higher resolution. I give Canon credit for making a lens with attributes. I saw the proof of photographer Daniel Etter who with Eos R and RF 50mm f1.2 L photographed the dark and archaic conditions of the Romanian coal mines: well, I tried to simulate those conditions in the house and really the lens impressed me. It's worth all the money spent. |
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| sent on 15 Marzo 2021 Pros: Construction, brightness, sharpness and blurry at the top. Always to be used in TA or almost. Cons: price and ... maybe weight, but it keeps well coupled to the R series that have a good handle. Opinion: I haven't taken many shots yet, but I can say: a lens you would never take out of the camera body. It's a show to use. With little light coupled to the R6 he takes photos in "impossible" situations. Even with the R it is super thanks also to the higher resolution. I give Canon credit for making a lens with attributes. I saw the proof of photographer Daniel Etter who with Eos R and RF 50mm f1.2 L photographed the dark and archaic conditions of the Romanian coal mines: well, I tried to simulate those conditions in the house and really the lens impressed me. It's worth all the money spent. |
 | sent on 10 Novembre 2020 Pros: Pretty much everything. The most surprising thing is that at f/1.2 it is already a blade. Cons: In servo AF and in poor light conditions it takes two or three seconds to hook but not always. Opinion: I've been using it on EOS R for about two weeks now and it's pure enjoyment. Now you can photograph it in the evening or in artificial light without the fear of having out-of-focus or sharp shots. Chromatic aberration practically absent, low vignetting, construction and feeling at the top. I was afraid that it was too bulky or unbalanced instead I notice that having the maximum weight in the center does not tire much. I also use it with crop in the car 1.6 becoming an 80mm and I see no difference in results compared to full use. As far as the other thing is concerned, it is not a big problem and you get used to it straight away, and I think the delay of those two or three seconds is due to the lack of light, because it does not always happen. Ultimately we are talking about an exciting lens that makes you fall in love with photography again. |
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| sent on 03 Agosto 2020 Pros: Sharpness, blurry, very limited optical defects, speed and af precision, well balanced Cons: Cost? Loss used value, probably. Size. Lack of stabilization. Opinion: It's a great 50 mm in all senses, for those who are sensitive to blurring the difference between an f1.2 and an f1.4 you see here (I leave my personal considerations on 50 f0.95 goals that I have tried lately... Mitakon, I look at you with contempt) and you also see the difference of blurred with the EF 50 f1.2 (this, due to or thanks to the less correct optics has quite an outlining in the light areas and therefore could result more... but has no micro-contract to f1.2). Microcontract, opening shadows and sharpness to buckets already at f1.2, optics very well correct although not perfect, FAST and precise AF. Yes it is true, it weighs and is bulky but the weight is distributed (as for the RF 85 that deserves a monument) in the middle and back of the lens making it balanced on both RP (with additional grip) and on the R, who says otherwise, well, let's forget about it. The only flaw the initial price of the new that leads to a quick devaluation, is falling in price on the used but will stabilize because it will become a classic. It lacks optical stabilization, it is true that it would have further impacted on size and weights, fortunately the R5 and R6 will have the sensor stabilized. Recommended, absolutely recommended. |
 | sent on 03 Maggio 2020 Pros: sharpness, bokeh, solidity, autofocos Cons: in my opinion nothing Opinion: I'm an admirer of focal 50. On my canons I used all types except the small 1.8 The 50 ef 1.2 accompanied me for many years, I used it a lot.... I didn't go out without, many photos of ceremony in church seemed made with a canvas. He gave me many beautiful photos, but often I was blasphemy for the not precise af, probably also depended on me most of the time. Used at 1.2 rarely for fear of the lack of sharpness that I sometimes found even interesting. However now that I bought LUI shoot at 1.2 is mandatory. It looks like the old ef at 2.8 It's crazy, maybe too sharp not yet being used. I also had the 50 art before the 50 ef but given away out of desperation for the well-known problems. Unfortunately due to the covid all scheduled services have been cancelled and the 50 is there resting:( One last thing: I've been using 50 macros for years, that piece of paid glass used two bucks. I sold it many years ago and then bought it back a year ago. If you have a chance, take one and approach your big brother. You won't regret it.... Indeed!! |
 | sent on 19 Febbraio 2020 Pros: All the pros of the ART series of sigma but the colors and softness of the old 50 mm 1.2 L EF Cons: It costs a lot and makes even what is ugly become beautiful Opinion: Guys try it, if you tried the 24-105 rf and you were disappointed by the construction and the feeling... Well this is another thing: solid, sharp, beautiful aesthetically, on the R fits just fine. The blur is soft creamy although it remains very sharp even at 1.2 (you buy it to use it at 1.2). The autofocus? Magical, fast and soft at the same time. the dial of the focus did not make me afraid but trying it is just zero-lag. It looks mechanical from how ready she is. For lovers of the 50 mm you can not ask for better are the best 2300 euros ever spent. If you can't afford it I recommend you try it anyway and make some sacrifices because it's a must have for EOS R owners |
 | sent on 02 Gennaio 2020 Pros: Sharpness, brightness, build quality Cons: Weight and price Opinion: I had all 50 Canon EF series and this new RF is three spans above. It is beautiful to see, with the EOS R it goes perfectly and leaves a feeling of incredible solidity. Compared to the EF 50 F/1.2, it has a resounding sharpness and a really impressive autofocus speed. The blurred TA is intense and leaves a beautiful feeling of three-dimensionality. The quality of the materials, the guineas, the plastics is at its highest, and fully respects the history of Canon's L series. You want to leave it fixed on the machine. I think if it's not perfection little we miss. Weight is a flaw, but up to a point, the (exorbitant) price is definitely a problem. |
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| sent on 23 Maggio 2019 Pros: Excellent sharpness Cons: Weight and price Opinion: I sold the fifty F 1.2 that produced an excellent blurry but I did not like the sharpness at the maximum aperture this, however, combines the blurred an excellent sharpness and a very fast focus. Nice to have in the hands, the build quality is very good and from the idea of robustness and elegance. I am very satisfied. |
 | sent on 30 Marzo 2019 Pros: Pro: All Cons: Nothing Opinion: Opinion: It is one of those few lenses without defects. An Optical and constructive masterpiece, the state of the art. The sharpness at F 1.2 is outstanding, it would be a crime to close the diaphragm. The Blur is a dream,... Even in the most trivial context manages to detach the subject from the background and give a three-dimensionality unmatched. The Build Quality: Sturdy, VERY WELL DONE, The lack of the stabilizer I find it as a value: lens less prone to wear and with a simpler optical pattern, therefore more quality and less obsolescence. |
 | sent on 12 Febbraio 2019 Pros: Very clear, very clean, very bright, very solid, very fast Cons: Expensive, light drop at sensitive edges up to F:4 Opinion: Compared to the many 50mm of various brands that I had in thirty years of click, this monstrous Canon borders on perfection, because it combines a very high brightness to an excellent yield on the whole field framed, unlike the vast majority of other Normal ultraluminosis. It, you can use it quietly at T.A. Even if the subject was heavily decentrated in the frame. Phenomenal as it manages to maintain a very pleasant bokeh despite the high correction: it is at the level of the EF 50/1.2 L, but three spans above as sharpness and microcontrast. Even the high number of elements does not prevent a very good backlighting performance. The distortion, if there is, is unnoticeable and does not need a correction via SW The fall of light at the edges is sensitive to f:2,8 and beyond; I usually do not disturb, but in case you can activate the correction SW The focus is lightning fast, the construction is inspired by a panzer weighs almost a kg, but on the EOS R is excellently balanced, and is a pleasure to use obviously cumbersome to be a standard D, but recent projects, e.g. Sigma Art, Zeiss Otus and Milvus have become accustomed to this, if you require a high correction, timely with the current high resolution sensors. The cost is disproportionate, but if you want the best 50mm to be grafted on a Canon (and not only, in my opinion...) This is the lens to aim at. Good light |
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