Canon
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF Mount
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM — 24mm f/1.8 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 6 months newer.
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Wins
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has higher Max magnification (0.5 × vs 0.17 ×)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Weight (270 g vs 778 g)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Min focus distance (14 cm vs 40 cm)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Length (63.1 mm vs 108 mm)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀74 × 63 mm
270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 45mm shorter and 13mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 508 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 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 UD
- ✓
Weight
270 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
14 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
63.1 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.5 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
74.4 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Pros
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Canon RF mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.