Description
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens: Compact Wide-Aperture Performance for Hybrid Creators
The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM is a thoughtfully engineered standard-prime lens for the RF mount that combines a bright f/1.2 maximum aperture, compact build, advanced optics, and video-friendly autofocus—all designed for hybrid photographers and filmmakers seeking artistic control in everyday shooting. Whether you’re crafting portraits, lifestyle content, travel stories, or cinematic video, this lens delivers a blend of technical excellence and creative freedom previously reserved for bulkier high-speed optics.
Premium Optics in a Compact Body
With its generous f/1.2 aperture, the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM creates bold subject separation and creamy background blur, giving your images a three-dimensional look that stands out. Canon’s inclusion of a PMo (Plastic-Molded) Aspheric element helps reduce aberrations and distortion, while the RF mount’s large diameter and short back-focus distance enable this optical performance within a remarkably compact form.
Despite this high-speed aperture, the lens weighs only 346 g (12.2 oz) and measures approximately 78 × 75 mm, making it significantly lighter than traditional f/1.2 lenses—ideal for handheld work, gimbal use, or travel.
Smooth AF and Creative Control
Autofocus is powered by a gear-type STM motor paired with a magnetic detection system, offering quiet, smooth, precise focus transitions suitable for stills and video alike. A customisable control ring on the lens ensures immediate access to functions like aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation, enabling intuitive control while shooting.
With its 45 mm focal length—slightly wider than the classic “normal” 50 mm view—it delivers a natural, lifelike perspective that works beautifully for portraits, everyday scenes, environmental storytelling, and video production.
Built for Real-World Use
The lens features a 67 mm filter thread, making it compatible with widely available filters and accessories without requiring costly filter adapters. With an optical construction of 9 elements in 7 groups, including one aspheric element and nine aperture blades, the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM offers smooth rendering and strong optical performance across the frame.
Ideal for hybrid shooters, indie filmmakers, and professional content creators who want one high-performance lens to handle a range of assignments—from portraiture and event work to travel videos—this lens strikes a rare balance: premium image quality, wide-aperture aesthetics, and a manageable size.
For those who demand beautiful bokeh, sharp optics, quiet AF, and versatile everyday usability, the Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens is a standout choice in the RF system—bringing high-end looks into a compact and accessible form.
