Sony
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $1,298
VS
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM wins by 2
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 50mm f/1.4 GM lands at 94 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM 94
vs 96 Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Score breakdown
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
94 sharpness 94
af 92
build 88
value 85
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
96 sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM | Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM |
|---|
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 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
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Which is better, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +
At $1,298, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — 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 50mm f/1.4 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.