Canon
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Prime/zoom
90
/ 100
From $899
VS
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM wins by 6
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Prime/Zoom
96
/ 100
From $2,299
Specdex verdict
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…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 90
vs 96 Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Score breakdown
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
90 sharpness 90
af 86
build 90
value 86
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
96 sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM |
|---|
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Pros
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Older AF motor on some
- −Heavier than modern counterparts
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
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.