Canon
RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Canon RF Mount
Canon's flagship 50mm f/1.2 prime — extraordinary resolution and creamy bokeh for portraits and low light.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Dec 2018
Leica
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. — 35mm f/2 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.
$2,195
Launch priceReleased Jan 2017
RF 50mm F1.2L USM is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Wins
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSummicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Weight (538 g vs 950 g)
- ARF 50mm F1.2L USM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2)
- ARF 50mm F1.2L USM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2)
- BSummicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Diameter (73 mm vs 89 mm)
- BSummicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Length (89 mm vs 108 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
RF 50mm F1.2L USM
⌀89 × 108 mm
950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
⌀73 × 89 mm
538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz)
RF 50mm F1.2L USM is 19mm longer and 16mm wider than Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH..
RF 50mm F1.2L USM is 412 g heavier than Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH..
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 50mm F1.2L USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 UD, 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/2 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/2 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Custom function button
Only Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. supports it
- ✓
Weight
538 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
73 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
89 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
35 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.19 × — higher 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 50mm F1.2L USM
Pros
- ✓Stunning sharpness even wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Beautiful, smooth bokeh with 9 rounded aperture blades
- ✓Fast and accurate Dual Pixel AF with Ring USM
- ✓Weather-sealed L-series construction
Cons
- –Heavy for a 50mm prime (950g)
- –Premium price for a single focal length
- –No optical image stabilization
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. at major authorized retailers.
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.