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Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — Full-frame · 950 g · Pro portrait
Canon

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Full-frame · 950 g · Pro portrait

96
/ 100
From $2,299
VS
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM wins by 6
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lands at 96 and Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art at 90. 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 RF 50mm f/1.2L USM if…

  • ✓Breathtaking bokeh
  • ✓Sharp wide open
  • ✓Weather-sealed L build

Pick Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on sharpness (98 vs 90).

Build

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the build sub-score

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on build (98 vs 88).

Autofocus

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on af (94 vs 88).

Value for money

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art more score per dollar ($799 vs $2,299).

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM 96
vs
90 Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Score breakdown

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
96
sharpness 98
af 94
build 98
value 82
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
90
sharpness 90
af 88
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM versus Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art — full spec comparison
Spec Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Mount
Canon RF
—
Aperture
f/1.2
—
Weight
950 g
—
Filter size
77 mm
—

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Pros
  • +Breathtaking bokeh
  • +Sharp wide open
  • +Weather-sealed L build
Cons
  • −Heavy at 950 g
  • −Expensive
  • −Breathing present

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Which is better, Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM or Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art? +

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 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.

Is Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art worth the price? +

At $799, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM or Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art 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 sharpness, Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM or Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on sharpness (98 vs 90). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM or Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on build (98 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.