Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens

Class-leading quality & performance

Discover a new standard in portrait lenses – the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens. Designed specifically for the revolutionary Canon EOS R system, this prime lens offers class-leading image quality with centre to edge sharpness, even at wide open aperture values. The lens is constructed with one UD element and one aspherical element to help minimise aberrations and distortions, plus Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to help eliminate ghosting, flare and reduced contrast—even when you’re shooting into the light. Canon’s built-in Digital Lens Optimiser maintains sharpness throughout the aperture range, minimising the need for post-processing.

Inspiring photography

With outstanding optics and a maximum aperture of f/1.2, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens elevates your photography to inspiring levels. As well as offering extensive control over depth of field, the lens captures both pin-sharp detail and stunningly soft bokeh—perfect for portraiture—and excels in even the most challenging of lighting conditions.

Effortless, intuitive control

Experience effortless, intuitive control at your fingertips with Canon’s newly designed Control Ring, to which you can program key camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO or exposure compensation. The lens’ ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), coupled with a high-speed CPU and optimised focusing algorithms, allows for both fast, accurate and quiet autofocus plus full-time manual focus override.

Compact, weather-sealed construction

One of Canon’s professional-grade L-series lenses, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens is engineered to the highest standard. It’s weather sealed and fluoride coated against dust and moisture so you can shoot with confidence in almost any conditions.

Key Features

• Ultra-bright f/1.2 maximum aperture for exceptional depth-of-field control.
• Customisable Control Ring for intuitive adjustments to aperture, shutter speed, ISO, or exposure compensation.
• Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) combined with a high-speed CPU for fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus.
• Advanced optical design featuring one UD element and one aspherical element.
• Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to eliminate ghosting, flare, and reduced contrast.
• Built-in Digital Lens Optimiser to maintain sharpness throughout the aperture range.
• Professional L-series weather-sealed construction with fluorine coating.

Benefits

* Unmatched Low-Light Performance: The f/1.2 aperture allows you to freeze action and shoot with confidence in challenging lighting conditions.

* Stunning Subject Isolation: Create beautifully soft bokeh that naturally separates your subject from the background, ideal for high-end portraiture.

* Effortless Handling: The customisable Control Ring puts essential camera settings right at your fingertips, streamlining your workflow.

* Ready for the Elements: Dust and moisture resistance means you can keep shooting when the weather turns unpredictable.

Specifications

• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
• Lens Mount: Canon RF
• Lens Series: L-Series
• Optical Design: Includes 1x UD Element, 1x Aspherical Element
• Coatings: Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine Coating
• Autofocus Motor: Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
• Manual Focus: Full-time manual focus override available
• Weather Sealing: Yes (Dust and moisture resistant)

FAQs

1. Is the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens weather-sealed?

Yes, it is engineered to Canon’s professional L-series standards, featuring weather sealing and a fluorine coating to protect against dust and moisture.

2. What does the Control Ring do on this RF lens?

The newly designed Control Ring can be programmed to adjust key camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, or exposure compensation directly from the lens barrel.

3. Will this lens work on Canon EF-mount DSLRs?

No, this lens is designed exclusively for the Canon EOS R mirrorless system and features the RF mount.

4. Does the lens feature manual focus override?

Yes, alongside its fast and quiet USM autofocus, the lens offers full-time manual focus override for precise adjustments.

5. What makes the f/1.2 aperture so special for portraits?

An f/1.2 aperture provides incredibly shallow depth of field, allowing you to isolate your subject with stunningly soft bokeh while also excelling in low-light environments.

Applications

* Portrait Photography: Utilise the ultra-bright f/1.2 aperture to capture pin-sharp details on the eyes while melting the background into beautifully soft bokeh.

* Concert and Event Coverage: Freeze action and maintain rapid autofocus in dimly lit venues without needing to rely on excessively high ISO settings.

* Street and Lifestyle: Take advantage of the natural 50mm field of view and fast, quiet autofocus to capture candid moments unobtrusively.