Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
A showcase lens for the RF mount. It is terrifyingly sharp even wide open at f/1.2, with bokeh that melts away backgrounds. The only downsides are the heavy weight and the hefty price tag.
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L Review: The Bokeh Master
Pros
- Unbelievable sharpness at f/1.2
- Dreamy, buttery bokeh
- Fast autofocus for such heavy glass
- Weather sealed durability
Cons
- Heavy (950g)
- Expensive
- Focus ring is electronic only
Introduction
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM was one of the first lenses that proved why the RF mount exists. It achieves optical perfection that was simply impossible on the old EF mount.
Optical Performance
It is sharp. Terrifyingly sharp. Even wide open at f/1.2, where most lenses exhibit softness or glowing, the RF 50mm renders eyelashes with surgical precision. The contrast is incredibly high.
The Look
But sharpness isn't everything. This lens has "the look." The transition from focus to out-of-focus is smooth and gradual. It renders backgrounds into a wash of color that separates your subject in a 3D-like pop.
Verdict
If you are a portrait or wedding photographer shooting Canon, this is the money maker. It is heavy and expensive, but the images it produces are priceless.