Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM Review (so far)

November 6, 2025 | Mark Goldstein |

Specifications

Focal length 

 

45mm

 

Maximum and minimum aperture 

 

f/1.2 ~ f/16

 

Lens mount 

 

Canon RF mount (metal)

 

Compatible cameras 

 

Canon EOS R-series, including APS-C sensor models

 

Minimum focusing distance (approx.) 

 

1.5 feet / 17.7 in. / 0.45m

 

Maximum magnification 

 

0.13x

 

Field of view, at max. magnification 

 

10.4 x 6.9 in. (263 x 175mm)

 

Angle of view (diagonal) 

 

51° 20'

 

Optical design 

 

 

Lens construction 

 

9 elements, in 7 groups

 

Special elements 

 

(one) Aspheric element

 

Lens coating 

 

SSC (Super Spectra Coating)

 

Filter size (diameter) 

 

67mm Ø

 

Aperture blades 

 

9

 

Image Stabilization 

 

None

 

AF 

 

 

Focus drive system 

 

STM (Stepping motor; gear type)

 

Full-time Manual focusing 

 

Available

 

Floating focus system 

 

None

 

Approx. 100% x 100% (Whole Area subject detection); Approx. 90% x 100% (manual AF Area positioning) 

 

 

Exterior design 

 

 

Control Ring 

 

Available, with click-stops

 

Manual focus ring 

 

Available

 

AF / MF switch 

 

Available

 

Iris ring 

 

None

 

Lens Function button 

 

None

 


 

 

Distance scale

None

 

(electronic distance scale in viewfinder / LCD screen available, in red Shooting menu, on compatible EOS R-series cameras)

Distance limiter switch 

 

None

 

Dust- / weather-resistant construction 

 

None

 

Tripod collar on lens 

 

None