Canon
Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM
A solid mid-range pick in the camera lenses line-up, with f/1.2 up front.
63/100
f/1.2Canon RFCanon EOS RPrimeSTM
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Why we rate it
- Aperture ring
- Customisable control ring
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountCanon RF
FormatCanon EOS R
Optics
Focal length min45 mm
Focal length max45 mm
Lens typePrime
Max aperturef/1.2
Max aperture (f-number)1.2
Focusing
Autofocus motorSTM
Controls
Aperture ringYes
Customisable control ringYes
More specs
Aperture min1.2
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowCanon RF 45mm F1.2 STM vs Sigma Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STMSigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
| CanonCanon RF 45mm F1.2 STMThis page | SigmaSigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100Better | 55 /100 |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | Canon EOS R | — |
Who it's for
Is the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM?
Its aperture ring stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens Black?
The Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens Black scores 65/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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