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
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Prime/Zoom
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…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
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 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Weight | 695 g | — |
| Filter size | 82 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
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
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.