Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM vs Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF (Canon RF)
Key differences
- —The RF 45mm F1.2 STM is 489g lighter (346g vs 835g).
- —The Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF (Canon RF) is faster: f/0.95 vs f/1.2 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the RF 45mm F1.2 STM cost $329 less ($470 vs $799).
- —The Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF (Canon RF) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the RF 45mm F1.2 STM reaches 0.13× vs 0.12×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 45mm
- 45mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2
- F0.95◆
- Weight
- 346g◆
- 835g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 78.0 × 75.0mm
- 76.8 × 110.0mm
- Volume
- 358 cm³◆
- 510 cm³
- Density
- 0.97 g/cm³
- 1.64 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.45m◆
- 0.50m
- Max magnification
- 0.13×◆
- 0.12×
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 7
- 13 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 15◆
- Focus drive
- STM
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $470◆
- $799
- Sharpness
- 7.0
- 7.5◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.3
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.2
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 7.0◆
- 6.5
- Build / Sealing
- 7.0
- 8.4◆
- Value / Size
- 8.3◆
- 7.8
Performance overlay
- RF 45mm F1.2 STM
- Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF (Canon RF)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.