RF 50mm f/1.2L USMvs FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
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
Sony
FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (2019)
From £1899
Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion photography
View FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
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.
Portraits, Weddings & Fashion Photography — FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (2019): Arguably the finest portrait prime ever made — unrivalled sharpness, three-dimensional bokeh, and world-class AF in a single lens.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fe 135mm f/1.8 gm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 50mm f/1.2L USM (2018) | FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £1,899 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — fast, precise, and near-silent | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — world-class speed and tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 950g | 950g |
| Dimensions | 89.8mm diameter × 108mm length | 89.5mm diameter × 127mm 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 | FE 135mm f/1.8 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Low Light |
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