Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Comparing the new Canon RF 45mm f1.2 against the old EF 50mm f1.2L!
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00:00 - Why compare the 45 1.2 against the EF 50 1.2L?
01:25 - Buy used gear from a trusted source: MPB
02:24 - How I tested and which bodies are compatible?
03:14 - All of Canon’s 50mm lenses
04:19 - Canon EF 50mm f1.2L USM overview
05:45 - Canon RF 45mm f1.2 STM overview
06:38 - Comparing size, weight, controls and features
07:41 - Coverage 45mm vs 50mm and profiles
08:22 - Focusing Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
10:13 - Sharpness Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
12:46 - Portraits and presentations Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
14:25 - Bokeh Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
16:17 - Sunstars spikes Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
16:50 - Macro magnification Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
17:38 - Verdict and Sample images Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
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Comparing the new Canon RF 45mm f1.2 against the old EF 50mm f1.2L!
Buy or sell used gear with MPB USA: https://prf.hn/l/EJXgvMN/ MPB UK: https://prf.hn/l/4PqnX9W/ / MPB EU: https://prf.hn/l/4PAw5mW/
Buy the RF 45 f1.2 in the USA from B&H: bhpho.to/4oV7TWb / Buy it in the USA from Adorama: https://prf.hn/l/8jDvVjw/ / Buy it in the UK from WEX: wex.pxf.io/6y4OLb / Buy it in Europe from Calumet: tidd.ly/4pj0LmG / Buy it from Amazon USA: amzn.to/4vEBmrb / Buy it from Amazon UK: amzn.to/4vFFQxQ
Buy Gordon a coffee, cheers! paypal.me/cameralabs
Gordon's photography book: amzn.to/4ipifMd / Amazon uk: amzn.to/4ojtvek
Cameralabs merchandise: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop
Gordon's coffee channel: youtube.com/@GordonGetsCoffee
Gordon’s retro gear channel: youtube.com/@DinoBytes
Gordon's travel tips channel: youtube.com/@GordonsTravelTips
Equipment used for producing my videos
MacBook Air 15in (M3): amzn.to/4cPat9S
DJI Osmo Pocket 3: click.dji.com/AIOhqT-LWUFDq-bGk8hD4Q?pm=link
Lumix S5 II: amzn.to/3Hf5IcI // UK: tinyurl.com/4mmv72hj
Feisol TT-224 mini tripod: feisol.net/featured/feisol-mini-tripod-tt-224.html (Use code GORDON5 for 5% off)
Rode VideoMic Go II: amzn.to/3Yf4jeX
Rode NT USB mic: amzn.to/3AdHcUp
Rode Wireless Go II mic: amzn.to/3xkCvGo
Rode Lavalier Go mic: amzn.to/3ygzzKY
00:00 - Why compare the 45 1.2 against the EF 50 1.2L?
01:25 - Buy used gear from a trusted source: MPB
02:24 - How I tested and which bodies are compatible?
03:14 - All of Canon’s 50mm lenses
04:19 - Canon EF 50mm f1.2L USM overview
05:45 - Canon RF 45mm f1.2 STM overview
06:38 - Comparing size, weight, controls and features
07:41 - Coverage 45mm vs 50mm and profiles
08:22 - Focusing Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
10:13 - Sharpness Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
12:46 - Portraits and presentations Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
14:25 - Bokeh Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
16:17 - Sunstars spikes Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
16:50 - Macro magnification Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
17:38 - Verdict and Sample images Canon RF 45mm f1.2 vs EF 50mm f1.2L
Music: davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
