Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM

A lightweight 45mm prime lens with a super-fast f/1.2 aperture and smooth bokeh effect – one of the best lenses for creative photography, day or night.

Fast aperture, high impact

A lightweight 45mm f/1.2 prime lens delivering real value and dynamic creativity, the RF 45MM F1.2 STM’s wide maximum aperture places it amongst Canon’s fastest lenses – without the professional price tag.

A closer look at the RF 45MM F1.2 STM

Roll over the hotspots to reveal key features that place this compact prime among the best Canon lenses for portraits and low light

The accessible fast lens for advanced photography

Whether you’re looking for the best lens for portraits or a Canon low-light lens, the RF 45MM F1.2 STM is a versatile prime – ideal for travel, street and exploring wide-aperture photography.

PEOPLE

Portrait photography

Capture standout portraits with a creative shallow depth of field and beautifully smooth background blur

DOCUMENTARY

Street photography

A 45mm focal length offers a natural perspective, while STM autofocus is quick to respond to fleeting moments.

CREATIVE

Low light photography

Make the most of available light with a bright f/1.2 aperture and 9-blade design for elegant starburst and bokeh effects.

ARTISTIC

Travel photography

Compact and lightweight for travel, with a fast aperture that lets you capture scenes with expressive depth and clarity.

Creative depth of field control

Drag the slider from left to right to reveal how the RF 45MM F1.2 STM’s ultra-fast f/1.2 maximum aperture lets you blur backgrounds effortlessly.

Super-fast f/1.2 maximum aperture

Experience greater creative control with a low aperture lens that delivers beautifully shallow depth of field and brilliant low-light performance.

Take your photography further

Explore new ways of shooting using a lens that’s designed to deliver real value and brings advanced techniques and expressive images within easy reach.

Reliable autofocus for wide-aperture shots

Capture the moment with precision, even when working with a shallow depth of field. Canon’s STM AF technology stays locked on your subject, so you can focus on composition.

Compact 45mm prime lens for everyday use

A fast lens that won’t slow you down, the RF 45MM F1.2 STM is the first Canon RF f/1.2 lens weighing less than 400g. With its constant length and lightweight build, it’s a balanced choice for both photography and video.

Designed for versatile shooting

With separate focus and control rings, a convenient 67mm filter size and a minimum focusing distance of just 45cm, this versatile lens lets you fine-tune your vision and capture impressive detail up close.

Specialist build quality

Enjoy lasting performance thanks to a metal mount that securely connects to your EOS R System camera. Features include a 9-blade aperture, aspheric lens element, Super Spectra coating and focus breathing correction when used with a compatible camera.

Specifications

• 45mm prime lens

  A standard perspective for natural-looking images

• f/1.2 prime lens

  Ultra-fast and bright for creative depth of field control

• Compact and lightweight

  Canon’s first RF f/1.2 lens with autofocus weighing less than 400g

• STM motor

  Delivers smooth, fast and quiet autofocus

• Control ring

  Enjoy easy customisation and control over camera settings

• 9-blade circular aperture

  For artistic bokeh and highlights

What’s in the box

• RF 45MM F1.2 STM Lens

• Lens Cap E-67 II

• Dust Cap RF

• User Manual