Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L 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 RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lands at 93 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
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 RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
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 RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Which is better, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L 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 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM worth the price? +
At $2,699, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in build.
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 RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L 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.