{
  "id": 129050,
  "title": "Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM Lens Review – a low cost f/1.2 prime lens – but is the image quality good enough?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/canon-rf-45mm-f1-2-stm-lens-review-a-low-cost-f-1-2-prime-lens-but-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T11:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/review/canon-rf-45mm-f-1-2-stm-lens-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM lens offers an affordable and versatile focal length for amateur photographers, boasting an ultra-wide aperture for under $500. While it provides a small form factor and light weight, the image quality presents some issues which hinder it from being a true bargain. The pros include its affordability, compact size, and light weight, while cons include visible flaws such as chromatic aberration, distortion, and vignetting, as well as lack of weather sealing and rough out of focus areas. This lens competes with the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 and is a sub $500/non-professional option, showcasing Canon's capability to produce high-quality optics at a lower price point.",
  "summary": "If you want something with an ultra-wide aperture but don’t have the funds for professional glass, could Canon’s 45mm f/1.2 lens fit the bill? The post Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM Lens Review – a low cost f/1.2 prime lens – but is the image quality good enough? appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}