Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Review: Affordable and Usable Wide Aperture

28 Nov, 2025 | | No Comments

Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Review: Affordable and Usable Wide Aperture

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In a photo industry of ever-increasing prices, it’s refreshing to see optics that supply exceptional value for the dollar. The new Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM made the entire industry double-take upon seeing an f/1.2 optic for only $479. Surely, there must be a catch, so I took the handy little 45mm to a local Christmas market to explore the myriad lights using an extremely shallow depth of field lens.

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