Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Canon RF 50 mm f/1.2L USM and the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 50 mm f/1.4. The Canon RF 50 mm f/1.2L USM is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2, released in 2018. The Carl Zeiss Otus ML 50 mm f/1.4 is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 2025.

There is a 7 years difference between the Canon RF 50 mm f/1.2L USM and the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 50 mm f/1.4 — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.