Comparison of Canon EF 50 mm variants- Ef 50mm f 1.2 , f 1.4 and f 1.8II

 

 
  Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
L series L no no
Maximum aperture f 1.2 f 1.4 f 1.8
Minimum aperture f16 f 22 f 22
Minimum focusing distance 1.5' (45 cm) 1.5' (45 cm) 1.5' (45 cm)
Magnification .15x .15x .15x
Max reproduction ratio 1:6.6 1:6.6 1:6.6
Groups/ Elements 6/8 6/7 5/6
Diaphragm blades 8 8 5
Filter thread 72 mm 58mm 52mm
Weight 590g / 1.30 lb 290g / 10.23 oz 130g / 4.6 oz