# Forget cheap Chinese lenses – Canon just launched a surprisingly affordable f/1.2 prime of its own

> Canon unveils the affordable and lightweight RF 45mm F1. 2 STM lens It's Canon's first-ever 'non-professional' f/1. 2 prime lens It costs £479.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/forget-cheap-chinese-lenses-canon-just-launched-a-surprisingly-affordable-f-1-2-prime-of-its-own?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=690c415fca4a4660e792dd56)
- **Published:** 2025-11-06
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #canon #affordable #prime #cheap #chinese #forget #launched #lens
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