Any more information on this never before lens ? Even a vague announcement date ?

European stonechat
R5 + RF100-500 + 1.4TC
@ 1/4000s, f/10

Tom R5R7 said:

I'm going to go out on a limb and ask, is that the actual color of that little clump of hair? Seems like an odd spot for such a chromatic aberration.

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looks like PF.

Increase the amount of internal RAM to increase the buffer.

Dragon said:

Bearutiful colors

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I had a good morning. The Robin was a bonus, as it was quite dark under the canopy, and he/she landed right where the sun filtered through the leaves.

Click said:

Lovely shots, shire guy.

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Thank you Click

shire_guy said:

Sacred Kingfisher

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Eastern Yellow Robin

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Bearutiful colors

mpmark said:

ISO is only marginally worse when you're above 6400, 12800 seems to be where the detail last holds up. How often are you up past 6400 to begin with? This is really a feeble argument. Invest in faster glass maybe? All of a sudden everyone is afraid of noise. I have no problem with noise on these cameras, they are far better than anything from the DSLR era. People just complain about everything today.

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Well, let’s see if this holds water…
Shooting wildlife at dusk or dawn, subjects are alive, not dead, they move so the shutter speed has to be at least 1/500s.
Lens is 600mm f 4/0, wide open.
Even so, the ISO for sure will be higher than 12800.
How’s that “ Invest in faster glass” working for you here?

m4ndr4ke said:

Anyway, Canon is showcasing the lens on their website with a portrait of a girl that has an entire purple hair strand, so........

https://www.canon-europe.com/lenses/rf-45mm-f1.2/

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I'm going to go out on a limb and ask, is that the actual color of that little clump of hair? Seems like an odd spot for such a chromatic aberration.

Maximilian said:

Strange, that's true.

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And they did the same on Canon USA's website, but with a different photograph from the same shoot.

Maximilian said:

The most ridiculous one is the last one, the one of that girl at the pier. Gives a good idea of the bokeh.

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There's a video on that setting, on Canon Japan's Youtube channel.


So far, I've watched/read and downloaded all full-res files available on all the following reviews/presentations and, at this point, I'm not as optimistic as I was previously, I'm apprehensive, this doesn't seem like the right lens for me.


EDIT: I forgot this one:

Canon Rumors said:

I love what they're doing. I hope they nail the z92 and z82. Great lenses.

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Me too. I own the Z9 and three Nikon lenses (180-600 mm, 600 mm PF and 800 mm PF). I expect at Z9 II in the first half of 2026.

Exploreshootshare said:

Love that one. It should stick

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I agree....an inspired nick name. Forty Fine.

Maximilian said:

Interesting thought. Same here. sometimes I think I would prefer a 100 over an 85 as well as a 28 over a 35.
135 would be a bit too long for me. But I should try that out more often.
But the 50 mm range on FF was always challenging for me.

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The 135mm L is a very versatile tele. Although it's a prime and not a zoom, I often choose it over my 70-200/2.8. Often the diference between framing with a 135 and a 200 is just one step closer. If you ahve a 2nd camera with a 24-70L, then you don't miss the zoom's bulk.
The old EF version is lighter and more portable, the new RF version has closer focus, greater max magnification, image stabiliser, sharper and slightly brighter.
If I had to choose only one prime, it would be a challenge between an 85mm and 135mm for me. But neither lenses are solo lenses, they need a 2nd lens on a 2nd camera to work well.

mxwphoto said:

Anyone got good nicknames for this upcoming 45mm?

Hyperdrive forty-five
Overdrive forty-five
Power dive forty five
Come alive forty five
Under five ($hundred) forty five

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Near-fifty

m4ndr4ke said:

I expected near zero distortion, like the RF 50 1.8, and maybe a little extra resolution specifically when stopped down to f/2.8 or beyond. Nothing else to complain.

The promised similar optical performance to the EF 50mm f/1.2 L seems to be delivered, with very slightly more centre sharpness, exactly as I expected.

Size, weight and ergonomics seem great. Poor man's internal focusing is very highly appreciated, all these cheap lenses should be like this!

I'm happy it's not the 48.5mm patent we saw, because this probably has a wider field of view, so it's not a 50 labeled as a 45.

I don't know, I'll have to try it for myself.
I don't know if this level of image quality will please me. I didn't went with the EF 50mm f/1.2 L, years ago, I bought with the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art instead because it was sharper, but I also don't use R5s so, I have to try it.

I'm looking forward to handle this lens.



I wouldn't buy EF glass at this point, unless I needed something specific that I couldn't afford on RF, like a supertelephoto prime.
EF glass is being discontinued, needs the adapter, and this will be serviceable for much longer.
I bet a lot of EF 50mm f/1.2s will appear now for sale, because owners will probably be able to replace it with this for free or even with some extra cash in their pockets, while removing the adapter.

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Well, I must add that I didn't expect so much chromatic aberrations, the lens is a colour festival
Yes, I'll have to try it for myself but, honestly, I'm apprehensive.

Canon Rumors said:

I'm very interested to see what DPP/DLO are going to do to the 45 files. I have seen some remarkable corrections recently.

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Most jpegs taken with this lens, that I was able to download so far, have DLO applied, but chromatic aberrations are still very present so, I'm not very hopeful.
There are RAW files available as well, but there's no support for the lens on DPP yet.
Anyway, Canon is showcasing the lens on their website with a portrait of a girl that has an entire purple hair strand, so........

Exploreshootshare said:

Is the 45mm F1.2 the start of the new line up or does it belong the 24/35/85 F2 line up?

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I'd say this 45 is the bad temper sister of the 35 f/1.8 macro.

Ozarker said:

I wonder how the RF 45mm compares to the Tamron 45mm for EF?

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It doesn't. This lens seems to be like the EF 50mm f/1.2 L but more... "colorful".

Traveler said:

I was just teasing the CanorRumors guys. One camera released and people want to know what's next

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One of these months, I suspect that Canon will release a photocentric PowerShot with their new 1.4" sensor, perhaps a moderate "non-super" zoom.

I switched to the RF mount in 2020, first with an R5 and currently with an R5 II. From the outset, I had considered buying a second, smaller, lighter body. Initially, I considered the RP, then the R8, but as I have started making more videos recently, I finally took the plunge yesterday and ordered an R50V. It arrived today and is sitting on my shelf right now, eagerly awaiting the 1.2/45, which I also pre-ordered yesterday. The R50V pairs very well with the RF 1.8/24 IS STM, and I'm sure that, together with the 1.2/45, it will make a wonderful, small, lightweight kit for everyday use. I can't wait for it to arrive!

justaCanonuser said:

Hm, some decades back it was fashionable to smear fat on a lens for a certain dreamy look - maybe you should try that with a cheap filter? Joking aside I know what you mean, that's why I sometimes love to use vintage lenses.

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I might be wrong in assuming that you might refer to a head shot taken at F1.2. If yes, below is my answer, if not; my apologies.

It is not about a cheap filter look; it is about having options when you need it.
Many assume that if I buy a 1.2 lens, I could use it only at F1.2
Reminder:
1 - depth of field is a function of distance. If people have been using it for a head shot at f1.2; that is their choice. I use my F1.2 when a full length person occupies 1/3rd of the screen. At that distance a dof of a 50mm 1.2 is deep enough. Believe it or not but under moon light, only that f-stop can save you from smear fat from a too high ISO without blurred movement.
2 - An f1.2 lens is a lot sharper at F1.8. Not because you bought an F1.2 that you will be shooting all the time at F1.2. In fact, I have Sirui F1.2 and I use it most of the time at F1.6. Finally, it is now time to be able to shoot with an auto-focus.
3 - having an F1.2 gives you chance to have that amount of light when needed, compared to not having it at all; cheap or expensive filter look.
4 - There are many things out there that don't care much about what is your dof. Flat surfaces for example; you can shoot them wide-open and dof is plenty enough.
Now, combine all four options and see if the lens might be useful to many photographers. I am sure that others have found other ways to use such a lens too.

Looking at an F1.2, or even F0.95 lens, I pay attention to sharpness, chromatic aberration, but mostly proneness to flare against the sun; then I decide if it is worth or not.

Having an F1.2 is about choices; compared to not having it at all. I wish Canon does the same thing at 20mm for example, without spending 2K.

I wonder how the RF 45mm compares to the Tamron 45mm for EF?

Lovely shots, shire guy.

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Eastern Yellow Robin

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Canon Rumors said:

Have a great weekend everyone, I need a weekend away from a computer. There will be a couple of articles autoposted.

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Have a nice weekend!

I guess when folks see f/1.2 under $500 they go wild regardless of other specs, lol.

AlanF said:

First time we've seen a Great White Egret in the local lake. 800mm is just so useful! (R5ii, 200-800mm).

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Nicely done with the white feathers.

Canon Rumors said:

Have a great weekend everyone, I need a weekend away from a computer. There will be a couple of articles autoposted.

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And I'll be going to the local zoo to get some pictures of those cute little bengali in the aviary.

Richard CR said:

I think if I were going to go that route, it would be to Nikon, Sony - I can't see it, I never really felt comfortable with their cameras. Nikon's I have used in the past, and even though they were heathens for their lens turning the wrong way, there's a DNA there that's appreciable.

Fuji as well - especially because their APS-C Camera bodies are excellent.

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The unfortunate thing with Nikon is the complete lack of Sigma. Cameras like the Zf are practically begging to be paired up with the Sigma "i series" glass, but for whatever reason, Sigma doesn't get access. The megadap E-Z adapters can help but AF performance is limited because the adapters can't keep up with high frame rate stills AF-C or video AF very well.

Regardless of brand, you should give it a try. Stuff like the new Viltrox 85/2 EVO ($275), or their 14/4 Air ($199). The 50/2 Air ($199) is good too. The TT Artisan 75/2 is another great lens at a rock bottom price ($199 but often on sale for $159). Sirui has been doing impressive things with their Aurora line, though at a slightly higher price point than the previously mentioned lenses.

2026 is going to be the year of the AF zoom for a number of Chinese makers which also promises to be very interesting for lovers of affordable glass.

With Black Friday coming up there should be some further discounts on the already low prices. Alternatively, prices direct from actual Chinese sites are often ~30% lower.

And this doesn't touch some of the great glass from the Japanese makers like the Tamron 35-150/2-2.8. Not exactly "budget" but it does punch way above its price point.