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Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens
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The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens is a wide aperture prime lens with a natural field of view for everyday subjects, that combines high image quality with a standard focal length for photo and video content creation.
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We Love
- Bright f/1.2 aperture produces an extremely shallow depth of field and excellent low-light performance
- Standard 45mm focal length offers a natural perspective similar to human vision for portraits, lifestyle and travel
- Compact and lightweight design, which is well suited to both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras
- Proven STM autofocus technology delivers smooth, quiet performance for stills and video recording
- Excellent value f/1.2 prime lens which offers is accessible for Canon’s range of fast-aperture RF prime lenses
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens Summary
The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens is a bright, standard prime for full-frame Canon mirrorless cameras. At 45mm this slightly unusual focal width sits between two classics, the 35mm and 50mm, and is very similar to human vision.
This makes it a particularly versatile option for photographers and filmmakers who shoot portraits, everyday snaps, travel or video content, and prefer a natural perspective that closely matches the human eye.
The ultra-wide f/1.2 aperture delivers outstanding subject separation with beautifully smooth background blur, while also enabling faster shutter speeds for handheld shooing in low light. A new optical design features nine elements arranged into seven groups, including one aspherical element, which provides good levels of sharpness and contrast across the frame. Canon’s Super Spectra Coating has been applied to minimise flare and ghosting, while rendering good clarity when shooting in backlit conditions.
Autofocus is driven by Canon’s smooth and quiet STM motor, which is tried-and-tested to perform accurately for both stills and video. This lens is also very compact and lightweight at just 346g, which is suitable for use on smaller full-frame cameras, as well as APS-C format RF bodies.
Whether shooting handheld portraits, candid street photography or video, the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM brings exceptional versatility and high image quality to Canon’s enthusiast prime lens range.
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Key Features
- Canon mirrorless prime lens for portraits, lifestyle and video content
- Ultra-wide f/1.2 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light shooting
- Optical design with 9 elements in 7 groups, including one aspherical element
- Super Spectra Coating suppresses flare and ghosting
- Smooth and quiet STM autofocus motor ideal for hybrid use
- 9-blade diaphragm for smooth rounded bokeh
- Minimum focus distance of 45cm
- Compact and lightweight at 346g
- 67mm filter thread
- Optional ES-73B lens hood available separately
Sample. With Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens. Camera settings: 1/100 sec. f/2.0. ISO 100
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens in More Detail
Fast Aperture for Creative Control
The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM offers one of the fastest apertures for enthusiasts from the Canon RF lens range, giving photographers the ability to shoot handheld even in challenging low light conditions. The wide f/1.2 aperture allows for fast shutter speeds while producing extremely shallow depth of field for striking subject separation and creative effects.
Whether you capture portraits, lifestyle or product photography, subject-driven images benefit from smooth, rounded bokeh thanks to the 9-blade diaphragm, with excellent separation between the subject and background distractions.
Standard Focal Length
This les sits between classic 35mm and 50mm primes, with a 45mm focal length providing a low distortion and very natural field of view that is suitable for a broad range of photographic genres.
It’s wide enough for environmental portraits and street photography, while also being suited to close-ups and more classic portraits. When used on Canon’s APS-C RF cameras such as the EOS R7 or R10, it delivers an equivalent 72mm field of view, which makes a very affordable short tele portrait prime for crop sensor users.
Sample. With Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens. Camera settings: 1/100 sec. f/8.0. ISO 100
Optical Design and Build Quality
Canon’s optical design includes an aspherical element that controls distortion and spherical aberration, while maintaining sharpness even when shooting wide open at f/1.2. A Super Spectra Coating helps to suppress internal reflections and flare, improving contrast when shooting against strong light sources.
At 346g the design is very compact and lightweight, with a commonly available 67mm filter thread that is compatible with a range of lens filters for creative effects, lens protection and video recording.
Smooth and Silent Autofocus
Canon’s STM stepping motor delivers fast, accurate and virtually silent focusing, which is ideal for hybrid creators who capture both photography and video content. Focus breathing is also well controlled, and the lens supports smooth transitions when using the customisable control ring.
What’s in the box
- Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens
- Front Lens Cap (E-67 II)
- Rear Lens Cap (RF)
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens Specifications
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Focal length |
45mm |
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Maximum aperture |
f/1.2 |
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Minimum aperture |
f/16 |
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Lens construction |
9 elements in 7 groups |
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Special elements |
1 aspherical element |
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Coating |
Super Spectra Coating |
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Diaphragm blades |
9 |
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Minimum focus distance |
45cm |
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Autofocus motor |
STM (Stepping Motor) |
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Image stabilisation |
None |
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Filter size |
67mm |
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Dimensions |
78 x 75 mm |
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Weight |
346g |
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Optional accessories |
ES-73B Lens Hood (sold separately) |
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| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: N/A |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
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| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: N/A |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 45 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: N/A |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 45.0 |
| Maximum magnification: N/A |
| Maximum aperture (number): N/A |
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| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 45.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: N/A |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens combines a unique focal length with high optical performance and a new level of accessibility for Canon’s growing number of wide aperture mirrorless prime lenses. The headline if of course the bright f/1.2 aperture, which allows for a razor thin focal plane with excellent subject to background separation. The aperture design features 9-blades, which is ideal for creating smooth rounded bokeh balls from point light sources.
Despite having such a bright aperture the RF 45mm f/1.2 is very compact, which is ideal for handheld shooting, travel and as a walk-around prime for snapshots. The 45mm focal length also makes it suitable for endless situations, from portraits and lifestyle to product photography or video.
A stepping motor delivers fast, near silent smooth autofocus, which is ideal for photographers who want accurate stills and video AF without the size or price associated with more costly professional L-series lenses.
Whether mounted on a full-frame EOS R camera or a smaller APS-C body, the 45mm f/1.2 STM provides impressive results with excellent creative control over depth of field.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
