Canon
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Canon RF Mount
A compact, lightweight ultra-wide zoom with 5.5-stop IS — ideal for vloggers, travelers, and landscape photographers.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Aug 2022
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has higher Max magnification (0.38 × vs 0.17 ×)
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 40 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀84 × 112 mm
540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is 4mm longer and 3mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is 238 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 2 UD
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
20 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM supports it
- ✓
Weight
540 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.38 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
84 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 112 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Pros
- ✓Extremely compact for an ultra-wide zoom (540g)
- ✓14mm ultra-wide perspective for dramatic scenes
- ✓5.5-stop optical image stabilization
- ✓Center sharpness excellent across range
Cons
- –f/4 maximum aperture limits low-light use
- –More expensive than EF 16-35mm f/4 IS
- –Corner sharpness falls off at 14mm
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.