RF 50mm f/1.2L USMvs NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Canon
RF 50mm f/1.2L USM (2018)
From £2299
Best for Portraits, weddings & creative low-light work
View RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
VS
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S (2022)
From £2799
Best for Portrait, wedding & fashion photography
View NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Which should you buy?
Portraits, Weddings & Creative Low-Light Work — RF 50mm f/1.2L USM (2018): The lens that proved the RF mount's potential — f/1.2 sharpness and bokeh in an L-series build.
Portrait, Wedding & Fashion Photography — NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S (2022): A portrait lens of the highest order — f/1.2 subject separation and three-dimensional rendering that is simply unmatched in the Z system.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The rf 50mm f/1.2l usm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 50mm f/1.2L USM (2018) | NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — fast, precise, and near-silent | Multi-Focus System (three AF groups) — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 950g | 1160g |
| Dimensions | 89.8mm diameter × 108mm length | 96mm diameter × 119.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 77mm filter thread | 82mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 50mm f/1.2L USM | NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Low Light |
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