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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
Sony

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear

95
/ 100
From $2,298
VS
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM wins by 1
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 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lands at 95 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…

  • ✓Much lighter than v1
  • ✓Superb AF speed
  • ✓Zero focus breathing

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 96).

Autofocus

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II leads on af (98 vs 94).

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 94).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 95
vs
96 Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Score breakdown

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95
sharpness 96
af 98
build 94
value 86
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
96
sharpness 98
af 94
build 98
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II versus Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Mount
Sony E
Canon RF
Aperture
f/2.8
▲ f/1.2
Weight
▲ 695 g
950 g
Filter size
82 mm
77 mm

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Pros
  • +Much lighter than v1
  • +Superb AF speed
  • +Zero focus breathing
Cons
  • −Still expensive
  • −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
  • −Hood rattle complaints

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 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Which is better, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +

At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in af.

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 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 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 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on sharpness (98 vs 96). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — leads on af (98 vs 94). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.