Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro
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 35mm f/1.8 Macro lands at 86 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM if…
- ✓Breathtaking bokeh
- ✓Sharp wide open
- ✓Weather-sealed L build
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USMCompared on the build sub-score
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on build (98 vs 88).
Sharpness
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USMCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on sharpness (98 vs 86).
Autofocus
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USMCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on af (94 vs 84).
Value for money
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 MacroSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro more score per dollar ($499 vs $2,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro | Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | — | Canon RF |
| Aperture | — | f/1.2 |
| Weight | — | 950 g |
| Filter size | — | 77 mm |
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
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 35mm f/1.8 Macro vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Which is better, Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro worth the price? +
At $499, Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 35mm f/1.8 Macro 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.
Which is better for build, Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on build (98 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.
Which is better for sharpness, Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on sharpness (98 vs 86). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.