Canon
RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Canon RF Mount
Flagship RF 50mm f/1.2 L prime with Ring USM, 15-element design, and weather-sealed L-series build.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Dec 2018
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO — 8mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased May 2016
RF 50mm F1.2L USM is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
RF 50mm F1.2L USM
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO has lower Min focus distance (12 cm vs 40 cm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO has lower Weight (315 g vs 950 g)
- ARF 50mm F1.2L USM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- ARF 50mm F1.2L USM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO has lower Diameter (62 mm vs 89.8 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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RF 50mm F1.2L USM
⌀90 × 108 mm
950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
⌀62 × 80 mm
315 g (0.69 lb / 11.11 oz)
RF 50mm F1.2L USM is 28mm longer and 28mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO.
RF 50mm F1.2L USM is 635 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO.
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
- ✓
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
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 DSA, 3 ED, 2 Super ED…
- ✓
Min focus distance
12 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
315 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
62 mm vs 89.8 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
80 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.22 × 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 10 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
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.