Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
A flagship 50mm f/1.2 L-series standard prime with exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh. Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Canon dealer.
SKU: 2959C005AA
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The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM is a flagship standard prime that delivers exceptional sharpness wide open together with a remarkably shallow depth of field. Its ultra-fast f/1.2 aperture and rounded 10-blade diaphragm produce beautiful, creamy bokeh, while ring USM autofocus keeps focus fast and quiet. Weather-sealed L-series construction makes it a dependable professional tool.
Key Features
- Ultra-fast f/1.2: Exceptional low-light performance and an extremely shallow depth of field.
- Sharp wide open: Outstanding centre-to-edge resolution even at maximum aperture.
- 10-blade aperture: Rounded diaphragm for smooth, rounded bokeh and highlights.
- Ring USM AF: Fast, quiet and precise autofocus with full-time manual override.
- L-series build: Dust and moisture resistant construction for professional use.
- Control ring: Customisable ring for aperture, ISO or exposure compensation.
Ideal For
- Portraiture and headshots
- Weddings and events
- Low-light and available-light work
- Editorial and fashion
- Fine-art and creative imaging
Specifications
- Type: Standard prime lens
- Lens mount: Canon RF
- Format coverage: Full-frame
- Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: f/1.2
- Minimum aperture: f/16
- Minimum focus distance: 0.4m
- Maximum magnification: 0.19x
- Aperture blades: 10
- Filter diameter: 77mm
- Weight: 950g
- Dimensions: 89.8 x 108mm
Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Canon dealer.
| Type | Standard prime lens |
| Lens mount | Canon RF |
| Format coverage | Full-frame |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 |
| Image stabilisation | No (in-body IS compatible) |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.4m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.19x |
| Filter diameter | 77mm |
| Aperture blades | 10 |
| Lens construction | 15 elements in 9 groups |
| Weight | 950g |
| Dimensions | 89.8 x 108mm |
Ultra-fast f/1.2
The bright f/1.2 aperture delivers stunning low-light capability and an extremely shallow depth of field.
Sharp with soft bokeh
Exceptional resolution wide open pairs with a rounded 10-blade diaphragm for creamy, rounded background blur.
Professional L build
Dust and moisture resistant construction with fast, quiet ring USM autofocus makes it a dependable studio and location prime.
