Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Prime/zoom
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Full-frame · 950 g · Pro portrait
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lands at 90 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
Pick Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM if…
- ✓Breathtaking bokeh
- ✓Sharp wide open
- ✓Weather-sealed L build
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
- −Mount-specific
- −Older AF motor on some
- −Heavier than modern counterparts
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
- +Breathtaking bokeh
- +Sharp wide open
- +Weather-sealed L build
- −Heavy at 950 g
- −Expensive
- −Breathing present
FAQ: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Which is better, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM worth the price? +
At $899, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM worth the price? +
At $2,299, Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.