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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon's classic f/1.2 standard L lens, prized for its dreamy rendering more than corner sharpness. 590g with ring USM and dust/water-resistant construction.

Starting from
£1629 new
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Core
Released
2007
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Compatible Mount
Canon EF
Filter Size
72mm
Dimensions
85.8mm diameter × 65.5mm length
Weight
590g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
8
Magnification
0.15x
Min. Focus Distance
0.45m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.0
Street
7.4
Travel
5.4
Wedding & Events
7.3
Filmmaking
5.6
Documentary
6.5
Landscape
6.6
Casual
5.7
Food
5.8
Architecture
6.2
Astrophotography
6.7
Underwater
6.1
✅ Great For
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Portrait 8.0 Strong on optical quality, maximum aperture and focal length.
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Street 7.4 Strong on focal length, optical quality and maximum aperture.
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Wedding & Events 7.3 Strong on optical quality, autofocus and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Travel 5.4 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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