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Canon Retropia Repurposed Disposable DSLR Camera 45mm
A 45mm f/1.2 prime weighing just 346g delivers bright, shallow depth-of-field imaging without the typical bulk penalty. Its affordable price brings the coveted f/1.2 look to enthusiasts, aided by near-silent gear-type STM autofocus and a smooth control ring for hybrid shooting. Best for portrait photographers needing dramatic subject isolation and video creators wanting a compact, fast prime for low-light scenes.
Focal length 45mm
Aperture f/11
Mount Canon EF, Canon EF-S
stabilization Yes
lens type Prime
29 Overall Score
Price $49
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average build (27th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 45 |
| Focal Length Max | 45 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/11 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF, Canon EF-S |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon Retropia Repurposed Disposable DSLR Camera 45mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Sony E SELP1650 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Panasonic Lumix G Micro 4/3 H-X025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 55-200mm | 16mm | 25mm |
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | 16 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Canon EF, Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 550 | 116 | 255 | 405 | 190 |
| AF Type | - | VXD | Stepping motor | Silent Wave Motor | stepping motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | Prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | prime | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Retropia Repurposed Disposable DSLR Camera 45mm | 55 | 52.5 | 26.6 | 7.9 | 15.1 | 61.9 | 34 | 6.7 | 80.8 |
| 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 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 55 | 71.7 | 76.3 | 81.6 | 65.7 | 73.3 | 85.2 | 83 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 86.2 | 46.6 | 74.6 | 75 | 94.7 | 51.3 | 34 | 94.9 | 35.8 |
| Panasonic Lumix G Micro 4/3 H-X025 Compare | 55 | 94.1 | 91.8 | 23.9 | 59 | 96.6 | 34 | 74 | 80.8 |
Price
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