Samyang
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Prime/zoom
88
/ 100
From $1,799
VS
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM wins by 8
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Full-frame · 950 g · Pro portrait
96
/ 100
From $2,299
Specdex verdict
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lands at 88 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
Pick Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM if…
- ✓Breathtaking bokeh
- ✓Sharp wide open
- ✓Weather-sealed L build
Score breakdown
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
88 sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
96 sharpness 98
af 94
build 98
value 82
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Mount
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Canon RF
Aperture
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f/1.2
Weight
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950 g
Filter size
—
77 mm
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Pros
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Older AF motor on some
- −Heavier than modern counterparts
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
FAQ: Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Which is better, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 worth the price? +
At $1,799, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 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.