Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM
The ultimate 50mm lens
RF 50mm f/1.2L USM delivers a new kind of optical of performance in full-frame photography. Outstanding clarity and sharpness means you’ll see noticeably more detail, even right at the edges of the frame.


A great lens for...

Portrait photography
The lens’s 50mm focal length has a similar perspective to that of the human eye, and a super-wide f/1.2 aperture that allows for extremely shallow depth of field – ideal for emphasising pin-sharp features like eyes against a soft, out-of-focus background.

Street photography
With its fast-maximum aperture and ability to focus exceptionally quickly, the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is the perfect street photography lens, offering new levels of definition when shooting in available light.

Fine art
Printing a photograph that’s been captured with a lens like the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is pure joy. Levels of detail are incredible, enabling fine-art photographers to produce ever-more impressive works for exhibition.

The widest of wide apertures
The f/1.2 maximum aperture of the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is the widest available in the Canon EOS line-up. It gives both photographers and filmmakers the ability to shoot with extremely shallow depth of field – a great way to emphasise a subject against a complicated background.


The ability to work with such wide apertures lets photographers use fast shutter speeds in low-light conditions, which can freeze both subject movement and camera shake. The RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a great tool for capturing the atmosphere of any moment using only available light.


Fast focusing
A ring-type USM autofocus system, more usually found in Canon’s super telephoto lenses, moves the large glass elements found in the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM with ease. Sharp focus is found swiftly and accurately, and objects can be tracked and followed as they move around the frame.
Robust and responsive – designed for professionals
The RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a member of the Canon L-Series range and is sealed against dust and moisture¹. A customisable Lens Control Ring provides direct access to camera settings, offering a manual feel with heightened control.
¹ See product specifications
Spesifications
Image Size | Full Frame |
Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) | 40°, 27°, 46° |
Lens construction (elements/groups) | 15/9 |
No. of diaphragm blades | 10 |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 |
Minimum aperture | 16 |
Closest focusing distance (m) | 0.40 |
Maximum magnification (x) | 0.19 |
Distance Information | Yes |
Image stabilizer | - |
AF actuator | USM |
Lens cap | E-77 II |
Lens hood | ES-83 |
Lens case/pouch | LP1319 |
Rear End Cap | Lens Dust Cap RF |
Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 II | Not Compatible |
Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 II | Not Compatible |
Extender Compatiblity | Not Compatible |
Other Accessories | - |