Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM lens 

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.

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.

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.

• Capture standout portraits with a creative shallow depth of field and beautifully smooth background blur.
• Street photography - A 45mm focal length offers a natural perspective, while STM autofocus is quick to respond to fleeting moments.
• 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.
• Travel photography - Compact and lightweight for travel, with a fast aperture that lets you capture scenes with expressive depth and clarity.

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 fieldDepth 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.