Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
Canon
57 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
72 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
This 45mm f/1.2 lens is praised for its excellent value, offering a fast aperture and good image quality at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight design, and ability to create beautiful background separation. However, some note significant focus shift at f/2-2.8, softness and contrast drop-off wide open, and strong vignetting before correction. It is considered a great creative tool for hobbyists but may not meet the demands of professional work or video use.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast f/1.2 aperture
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact
- Beautiful background separation
Cons
- Focus shift at f/2-2.8
- Softness and contrast drop at f/1.2
- Strong vignetting before correction
- Not ideal for video autofocus
- No image stabilization
Value for money 8
Image quality wide open 7
Focus shift 3
Vignetting 3
Autofocus performance 4
Build and weight 5
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Specifications
| Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 10 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | SSC (Super Spectra Coating) | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.