Distinguished by its speed, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens - High-Performance Primefrom Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens - High-Performance Primeis a desirable normal-length prime due to its versatile focal length and bright f/1.2 maximum aperture. This fast design excels in difficult lighting conditions and also benefits working with shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques. The optical layout incorporates one UD element and one aspherical element, which help to reduce both chromatic and spherical aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and sharpness. A rounded 10-blade diaphragm also benefits bokeh quality to suit isolating subjects with depth of field. Complementing the imaging capabilities is an apt ring-type Ultrasonic Motor, which delivers fast, near-silent autofocus and full-time manual focus override. Additionally, a unique Control Ring is integrated into the lens design for intuitive control over exposure settings from the lens itself.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty    RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16    One UD Element, One Aspherical Element    Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System    Customizable Control Ring    Rounded 10-Blade Diaphragm

Normal-length prime is designed for full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless digital cameras.

Exceptionally bright f/1.2 maximum aperture affords extensive control over depth of field for selective focus applications and also benefits working in low-light situations.

One UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) element is featured, and helps to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing in order to provide greater clarity and color accuracy.

An aspherical element is used to correct spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.

Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), along with optimized focusing algorithms and a high-speed CPU, is employed to deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.

Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.

As a member of the esteemed L-series, this lens has a weather-resistant design that protects against dust and moisture to enable its use in inclement conditions.

Rounded 10-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do you need adapter for 1DX Mark 1?

A: Unfortunately, there is no way to adapt a Canon RF lens to a Canon EOS body that accepts EF lenses like the 1DX.

Q: 2. What size ND filter should I get to attach to this lens?

A: The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens has 82mm front filter threads and would use 82mm neutral density filters.

Q: 3. Is noise from the lens motor audible during focusing? Just received my lense today... The autofocus was SUPER fast...but it is also LOUD. I swear I can hear the components inside the casing moving. is this normal?

A: Yes, there is some focus noise and is normal.

Q: 4. How fast is the autofocus on this? Could it be used for sports for instance in a low light gym?

A: The autofocus on the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens is quite fast. Depending on how close you are to the action and the sensor type of your Canon R series camera, it could be used for shooting sports in a low light setting.

Q: 5. Does purchase include hood & bag? No Canon hood or bag listed in accessories.

A: As indicated under the “In The Box” section under the Overview tab on our website, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens, B&H # CA5012LRF, would include the Canon ES-83 Lens Hood and the Canon Lens Case LP1319. The following items are listed as included with the lens purchase: In the Box Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens E-77 II 77mm Lens Cap Lens Dust Cap RF ES-83 Lens Hood Lens Case LP1319 Limited 1-Year Warranty

Q: 6. Does this come with a case or bag for the lens?

A: Yes, this lens comes with a case.

Q: 7. Is this a good lenes for milkyway shots?

A: Here is our top 10 ten lens to shoot astro and aurora photography. 1. Sony 20 mm f/1.8 2. Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM 3. Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 4. Venus Laowa 15mm f/2 5. Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S 6. Canon RF 15-35 mm f/2.8 7. Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG 8. Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD 9. Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone 10. Zeiss 18mm Batis f/2.8

Q: 8. How’s the chromatic aberration on this lens when opened all the way up? I had the old EF 50mm 1.2 and got rid of it because it was so noticeable shooting anything below a 2.8. Mainly shooting video

A: From our findings, there is little to no chromatic aberration on this lens.

Q: 9. Why would a premium ‘L’ class lens like this Canon 50mm f/1.2 omit image stabilization in its design? This seems to imply that image stabilization might degrade the performance, or am I overthinking this?

A: A lens with a large aperture like this one would not necessarily need image stabilization, due to its ability to pull in a lot more light than lenses with a smaller or variable maximum aperture. Additionally, most of the R series bodies, such as the EOS R5/R6 already have stabilization built in to help with the lack of stabilization in the lens.

Q: 10. Buying Cine Lenses for Canon. Does this lens have a long focus throw? Does this lens have smooth F/T Stop transition, instead of "click" stops? For smooth transition of focus and depth of field?

A: Sorry but this is not a cine lens. It is all electronic control with no scales. It would not work on a pro set for the assistant would have no way of controlling the focus or stop. If you want a Canon cine lens here is the link. https://bhpho.to/2A5NLe5