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Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,498
VS
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM wins by 4
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
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM lands at 92 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 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
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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 92).

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 90).

Value for money

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM more score per dollar ($1,498 vs $2,299).

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 92
vs
96 Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Score breakdown

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM
92
sharpness 92
af 90
build 88
value 85
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
96
sharpness 98
af 94
build 98
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM versus Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Mount
—
Canon RF
Aperture
—
f/1.2
Weight
—
950 g
Filter size
—
77 mm

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

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

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: Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Which is better, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM worth the price? +

At $1,498, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sharpness.

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 Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 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 sharpness, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on sharpness (98 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 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.