Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM vs Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM

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RF 50mm F1.2 L USM compared with RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM
CanonRF 50mm F1.2 L USMCanonRF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2018February 2026
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length50 mm7–14 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/2.8–3.5
Minimum aperturef/16f/22–29
Optical constructionFifteen elements in nine groups16 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsOne UD element, two ground and polished aspherical elements and one glass-moulded aspherical element; Air Sphere CoatingFive UD and two replica aspherical elements
Coatings–Three ASC coatings and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail–f/2.8–22 at 7 mm and f/3.5–29 at 14 mm; maker minimum-aperture figures use 1/3-stop display
DiaphragmTen blades with circular apertureNine aperture blades
Angle of view–Horizontal 190°–149°45′, vertical 190°–99°50′ and diagonal 190°–180° on full frame
Projection–Circular 190° fisheye at 7 mm and frame-filling diagonal 180° fisheye at 14 mm on full frame; circular mode uses equidistant projection; neither is rectilinear
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; not compatible with EOS DSLRsCanon EOS R full-frame or APS-C cameras; APS-C cannot show the complete circular image and uses approximately 8.7 mm for diagonal coverage (Digital Camera World)
Teleconverter support–Canon RF extenders not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.4 m0.15 m (autofocus)
Maximum magnification0.19×0.35× (autofocus)
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; electronic manual focusing with full-time manual overrideLeadscrew-type STM focusing with position sensors; full-time manual focus; maker rear-focusing design maintains length during focus
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.4 m; focus limiter selects full range or 0.8 m–infinity (Cameralabs)Maker specifies 0.15 m throughout the 7–14 mm range in autofocus
Magnification detailMaximum 0.19×Maximum 0.35× at 14 mm in autofocus, measured at the image centre; do not assume identical magnification across a fisheye image
Stabilisation detailNo optical image stabiliser (Cameralabs)No lens optical IS; maker separately lists compatible camera IBIS at seven stops at the centre/14 mm under CIPA-2024 conditions
Video features–Circular fisheye material can be converted to monoscopic 2D 180° VR with EOS VR Utility on supported cameras; not a stereoscopic dual-fisheye lens; conversion compatibility depends on body and recording format
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm–
Maximum diameter89.8 mm76.5 mm
Length108 mm109.4 mm
Weight950 g476 g (better)
ControlsElectronic manual-focus and customisable control rings; AF/MF and focus-limiter switchesZoom, focus and customisable control rings; AF/MF switch, function button and zoom lock/limit control (Digital Camera World)
Zoom design–Internal zoom and focus retain the same physical lens length (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
Filter detail–No front screw-in filter thread; rear Drop-in Filter A system; supplied clear filter and optional Drop-in Variable ND Filter A or Drop-in Circular Polarizing Filter A
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistant constructionDust and moisture resistant with mount gasket; Canon states attachment to a camera is needed and protection does not prevent all dust or water ingress; no waterproof/IP claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 89.8 mm maximum diameter × 108 mm lengthApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 109.4 mm length, excluding detachable hood
Weight detailApproximately 950 g lensApproximately 476 g lens
Lens hoodES-83 hood includedDetachable EW-76; remove for circular fisheye shooting to avoid the hood entering the image (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
In the boxLens, E-77 II front cap, RF dust cap, ES-83 hood, LP1319 case and user manualDrop-in clear filter included
Release detailOctober 2018 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumCanon Japan specifies first sale on 20 February 2026; US announcement expected availability by the end of February, rather than the same exact regional day

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