Canon
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Prime/Zoom
96
/ 100
From $2,999
VS
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM wins by 1
Nikon
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
S-Line · f/1.2 · Premium glass
95
/ 100
From $2,099
Specdex verdict
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM lands at 96 and Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S at 95. That puts Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S if…
- ✓Best 50mm f/1.2 AF lens we've tested
- ✓Internal focus + silent STM
- ✓Edge-to-edge sharpness wide open
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM 96
vs 95 Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Score breakdown
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
96 sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
bokeh 0
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
95 sharpness 98
af 95
build 96
value 80
bokeh 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | — | Nikon Z |
| Focal length | — | 50 mm |
| Aperture | — | f/1.2 to f/16 |
| Construction | — | 17 elements / 15 groups |
| Min focus | — | 0.45 m |
| Filter | — | 82 mm |
| Weight | — | 1090 g |
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Pros
- +Best 50mm f/1.2 AF lens we've tested
- +Internal focus + silent STM
- +Edge-to-edge sharpness wide open
Cons
- −Heavy at 1090g
- −Pricey
- −Massive front element (filter 82mm)
FAQ: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Which is better, Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM or Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S? +
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM worth the price? +
At $2,999, Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S worth the price? +
At $2,099, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM or Nikon NIKKOR 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.