If you’re in the Canon RF ecosystem and serious about portrait photography, chances are you’ve looked at both the RF 50mm F1.2 and RF 85mm F1.2. I’ve used both in real shoots, and let me tell you—these lenses are monsters. But which one should you go with? Let’s break it down.

When it comes to portrait photography, the lens you choose can make or break the magic. So, when I got my hands on the Canon RF 50mm F1.2, I had one question in mind: Is this the ultimate portrait lens? After putting it through real-world shoots and pairing it with my Canon R6, I have some thoughts—and I’m breaking them down right here.