Pergear 50mm f/1.2
Pergear · 50 mm · f/1.2
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
49
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Ultra-affordable f/1.2 fast prime at $99 for most mounts
+Excellent shallow depth-of-field and creamy, smooth bokeh rendering
+Compact and lightweight (360g) all-metal construction with retro aesthetic
+Fluorescent lens markings glow in darkness for easy manual focus adjustments
+De-clicked aperture ring enables smooth, silent exposure changes ideal for video
+Available in five different camera mounts for flexibility
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only with no autofocus—precision depends entirely on user skill
−Wide-open image quality at f/1.2 prioritizes character over technical sharpness; shows low contrast, glow, and vignetting
−Noticeable chromatic aberration visible on high-contrast subjects, especially wide open
−Longer minimum focus distance (0.7m) than typical for 50mm standard primes
General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pergear |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Canon RF |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Canon EOS R |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 360 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 59 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 61 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Optics76/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.2 |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 20 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 70 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.1x |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |