Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
$2449.99Cheaper
Released 2022-06
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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is cheaper at $2449.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Canon
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
$2599
Which is better: the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II or Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the cheaper at $2449.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II | Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2449.99 | $2599 |
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Released | 2022-06 | — |
| Focal length (mm) | 24-70 | 50 |
| Max aperture f | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Optical stabilization | No | No |
| Min focus distance (m) | 0.21 | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.32 | 0.19 |
| Filter thread (mm) | 82 | 77 |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 10 |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight grams | 695 | 950 |
Sources — Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II: electronics.sony.com (verified 2026-07-11). Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM: usa.canon.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Focal length (mm): Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 24-70 vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM 50
- Max aperture f: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 2.8 vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM 1.2
- Lens mount: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Sony E vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Canon RF
- Min focus distance (m): Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 0.21 vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM 0.4
- Max magnification: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 0.32 vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM 0.19
- Filter thread (mm): Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 82 vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM 77
- Aperture blades: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 11 vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM 10
- Weight grams: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 695 vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM 950