Canon RF RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
The f/1.2 maximum aperture delivers exceptionally shallow depth of field and strong low-light performance in a compact 346g body. Its quiet STM autofocus and customizable control ring add handling flexibility uncommon at this brightness. This lens is best for portrait and lifestyle photographers who prioritize dramatic bokeh and a lightweight walk-around prime.
Focal length 45mm
Aperture 16
Mount Canon RF
Weight 345 g
af type STM
lens type prime
55 Overall Score
Price MX$10,499
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong build (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average macro (21th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 45 |
| Focal Length Max | 45 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Coating | SSC (Super Spectra Coating) |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.2 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 345 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 550 | 116 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | STM | linear motor | VXD | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm | 86.2 | 46.6 | 65.2 | 21.3 | 47.3 | 51.3 | 34 | 74 | 35.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 85.6 | 57.6 | 86.4 | 98.9 | 78.8 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.2 | 79.7 | 50.1 | 81.6 | 97 | 73.3 | 98.9 | 83 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 87.2 | 53.9 | 22.4 | 95.9 | 85.1 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55 | 87.2 | 62.8 | 85.2 | 91.2 | 85.1 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.5 | 34.9 | 63.5 | 78.8 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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