Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM
Canon

RF45mm F1.2 STM

$469~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: November 6, 2025
45mm
Focal Length
f/1.2
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
Stabilized
346g
Weight
67mm
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Who the Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM is for

The Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM is a full-frame 45mm f/1.2 standard prime for Canon RF.

Best for

  • Portraits and low light — a fast f/1.2 aperture for blurred backgrounds.

How the Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM compares to other Canon RF Full-Frame standard lenses

Every figure below is measured against the 14 Canon RF Full-Frame standard lenses in the catalogue, so you can see where this lens actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis lensWhere it lands
Weight346g (12.2 oz)3rd lightest of 14
Price (MSRP)$4692nd cheapest of 14
Maximum aperturef/1.2joint widest of 14

Being both among the lightest and among the cheapest in its class usually means a simpler optical formula and a more modest maximum aperture — worth checking against the aperture row before treating it as a straight bargain.

What 45mm at f/1.2 actually gives you

45mm sits close to the way the eye takes in a scene, which is why this range tends to get used as a general-purpose focal length.

The f/1.2 maximum aperture is about as fast as production lenses get: it gathers a lot of light and throws backgrounds well out of focus, at the cost of a depth of field thin enough that focus accuracy starts to matter on close subjects.

Size and filters

At 346g (12.2 oz) it sits in the middle for handling: substantial enough to feel planted, light enough not to dominate the kit.

Filters are 67mm — worth checking against what you already own, since polarisers and ND filters at this size are reusable across any other lens sharing the thread.

Autofocus and stabilisation

Autofocus is driven by an STM motor.

There is no optical stabilisation in the lens, so handheld steadiness depends on the body having IBIS, or on keeping the shutter speed up.

Full Specifications

Optical Design

Focal Length45mm
Lens TypePrime
Optical Elements9
Optical Groups7

Aperture & Iris

Maximum Aperturef/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/16
Aperture Blades9
Rounded ApertureYes

Coverage & Angle

Format CoverageFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RF
Angle of View51°
35mm Equivalent

Focus

AutofocusYes
Focus MotorSTM
Focus LimiterNo
AF/MF SwitchYes
Min Focus Distance45 cm
Max Magnification0.13x

Stabilization & Video

Optical StabilizationNo
Aperture RingNo
Declickable ApertureNo
ParfocalNo
Internal ZoomNo

General

Price (MSRP)$469
Filter Size67mm
Diameter78mm
Length75mm
Weight346g (12.2 oz)
Weather SealedNo
Tripod CollarNo

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