Canon RF EF 50mm f/1.2L USM 50mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Canon RF EF 50mm f/1.2L USM 50mm
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a lens that divides opinion. Many users adore its dreamy, characterful rendering, creamy bokeh, and beautiful color, especially for portraits and low-light work. However, a significant number report issues with slow and unreliable autofocus, softness wide open, and a high price tag that doesn't always match the optical performance. It's a lens that rewards skill and patience but can frustrate those seeking clinical sharpness and fast, consistent AF.
Pros
- Beautiful creamy bokeh
- Dreamy, characterful rendering
- Excellent color and contrast
- Solid build quality
- Great for portraits and low light
Cons
- Slow and unreliable autofocus
- Soft wide open at f/1.2
- Very expensive
- Heavy and bulky
- Noticeable chromatic aberration
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF EF 50mm f/1.2L USM 50mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 16 |
| Groups | 6 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.95 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF EF 50mm f/1.2L USM 50mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
