Canon
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $2,299
VS
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S wins by 1
Nikon
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Prime/Zoom
95
/ 100
From $2,099
Specdex verdict
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lands at 94 and Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S at 95. That puts Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM 94
vs 95 Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Score breakdown
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
95 sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S |
|---|
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM vs Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Which is better, Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM or Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S? +
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM worth the price? +
At $2,299, Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S worth the price? +
At $2,099, Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM or Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S 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.