Name: Canon RF 45 mm F1.2 STM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 972784
Price: 488 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.9 (4 reviews)

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Thanks to the large maximum aperture of f/1.2, you can take bright photos in low-light locations.
The versatile 35mm lens is suitable for street, landscape, and portrait photography.
You can take sharp handheld photos at slower shutter speeds thanks to the image stabilization.
The lens isn’t water-resistant, so you can’t take photos in the rain.

Description

Take clear photos in low light with the Canon RF 45 mm F1.2 STM. This camera lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.2. That means the lens captures a lot of light and creates a soft background blur. The fixed 35mm focal length is versatile. You can use it to capture street scenes, landscapes, and portraits. In addition, the image stabilization reduces vibrations in videos and photos. The Canon RF mount fits APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras with an RF or RF-S mount.

Key specs

Canon RF mount

Full frame

Prime lens

Standard

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Review is 8,4 out of 10.

Nice, affordable portrait lens that you will actually take w

center sharpness
Light sensitivity
Build quality
Bokeh sometimes a bit restless

After a week of happily shooting with the RF 45mm f/1.2 on my R6 Mark II, I noticed that I started looking at this lens differently. Initially, you mainly think of that 1.2, but in use, that turned out not to be the setting I used most often. I often found the image at 1.2 just a bit too thin. The depth of field is so limited that it quickly becomes a bit restless. I regularly ended up at 1.8, 2, or even 2.8, because the image simply feels more right then. A bit more calm, a bit more cohesion.

At the same time, the value of this lens lies precisely in the fact that the 1.2 is there. You really notice that in low-light situations. You can keep shooting where you might otherwise stop. That gives freedom.

There are clear compromises involved. No weather sealing, bokeh that isn't always smooth, optically not perfect. But somehow that also feels fair given the price. What I mainly take away from it is that it is not a perfect lens, but it is a lens that invites you to use it. It fits perfectly in terms of size, weight, and ease of use. And ultimately, because of that, I reach for it sooner than I had anticipated.

To me, it feels like a portrait lens that you can also use for other things, as long as you are aware of the limitations. And perhaps that is exactly why it remains interesting.

Review by:
Niels
Date:
25 March 2026
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Ideal for those who want to take beautiful portraits indoors

Light and compact
Creative possibilities
Price/quality ratio
Chromatic aberration

After using it for over a week, primarily for dog portraits, on my Canon EOS R6 Mark II, I am impressed by what this lens has to offer, especially for the price.

The combination of the large f/1.2 aperture and the 45mm focal length allows you to shoot indoors without using a flash or setting your ISO extremely high. For anyone who regularly photographs indoors, such as pets or children, this is truly an ideal portrait lens.

Additionally, you have more creative possibilities because you can include more of the surroundings in a portrait while still achieving a soft background.

The image quality exceeds expectations. Sharp images, beautiful colors, and soft bokeh. The autofocus is fast and accurate, even with subjects like dogs that don't always sit still.

The lens is also pleasantly light and compact for an f/1.2. That makes it enjoyable to work with.

What I like less is the chromatic aberration in bright light conditions. This is sometimes distracting and requires some extra attention during post-processing. This lens is ideal for photographers who take portraits of people, children, or pets, both indoors and outdoors.

Review by:
Anita
Date:
4 April 2026
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Potential in use

Light intensity
Weight
Sharpness
Vignetting

This is the first prime lens at this price. Just shy of 50mm, but for this price, an f1.2 aperture makes it very bright, which is truly amazing. The weight of the lens is also a big plus, both on and off camera. Portraits are really sharp; the lens can also be used for street photography and landscapes.

Review by:
Boudewijn
Date:
14 April 2026
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	972784
	Manufacturer code	7198C005AA
	Brand	Canon
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Usage

Usage
	Lens type	Standard
	Type of photography	All-round, Architecture and interior, Portrait, Recording

Suitable for

Suitable for
	Lens mount	Canon RF mount
	Suitable for camera type	Full frame
	Compatible with lens filter
	Filter size	67 cm
	Lens series	Canon RF

Properties

Properties
	Zoom or prime lens	Prime lens
	Maximum magnification factor	0,13
	Number of aperture shutters	9
	Number of groups	7
	Number of elements	9
	Type of lens elements	Aspherical, UD
	Special lens elements
	Number of stops	8
	Image stabilization
	Fixed focal point

Focus

Focus
	Shortest focusing distance	45 cm
	Manual focus override
	Silent focusing motor
	Internal focus
	Focal distance control
	Autofocus

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Color	Black
	Weight	346 g
	Material	Plastic
	Diameter	67 mm
	Length camera lens	75 mm

Resistance

Resistance
	Dustproof
	Shockproof

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Canon RF 45 mm F1.2 STM

Review is 8,9 out of 10, based on 4 reviews.

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