Canon
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF Mount
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM — 35mm f/1.2 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$2,999
Launch priceReleased Dec 2018
Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 50 cm)
- ARF 35mm F1.2 L USM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- ARF 35mm F1.2 L USM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.17 ×)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 950 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareRF 35mm F1.2 L USM
⌀89 × 112 mm
950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM is 9mm shorter and 1mm wider than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM is 255 g heavier than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
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 35mm F1.2 L USM
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 UD
- ✓
Length
111.5 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 2 ED, 2 Super ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
88 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 35mm F1.2 L USM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.