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Canon adds EOS R6 Mark III camera and RF 45mm f1.2 STM lens to R system line-up

Canon EOS R6 Mark III camera with RF 45mm lens
 

Today Canon unveils an exciting dual release: the powerful EOS R6 Mark III and innovative RF 45mm f1.2 STM prime lens – both designed for storytellers looking to elevate their creativity.

EOS R6 Mark III camera
The EOS R6 Mark III is a powerful 32.5MP stills camera with advanced filmmaking features, offering exceptional quality and control for photographers covering a range of subjects from sports and wildlife to weddings and portraits. Positioned above the EOS R6 Mark II, the EOS R6 Mark III offers significant upgrades in resolution, tracking and connectivity offering additional choice alongside the existing EOS R5 and EOS R6 models.

It inherits a number of key features from recent cameras – most notably Register people priority, Register/recall AF settings and Pre-continuous shooting from the professional EOS R5 Mark II, plus Open Gate recording from the EOS C50. The R6 Mark III is an impressive upgrade to its predecessor, EOS R6 Mark II, with its all-new 32.5MP sensor, IBIS with up to 8.5-stop benefit. 

Canon EOS R6 Mark III camera front with vari-angle screen flipped out

Key features of EOS R6 Mark III:
• 32.5 megapixel resolution
• 40fps1 electronic shutter
• Up to 8.5-stop IS4
• Wi-Fi5 and Bluetooth
• CFexpress and UHS-II SD card slots
• Up to 7K RAW video
• Open Gate

For more information on the EOS R6 Mark III, including full specifications, visit the EOS system section of the EOS magazine website. 

RF 45mm f1.2 STM lens
Joining the line-up is the innovative RF 45mm f1.2 STM, Canon’s lightest f1.2 RF lens at just 346g. This lens stands out in its category – it is ultra-fast, features smooth autofocus and delivers performance without a professional-level price tag. The lens introduces Canon’s widest aperture to the enthusiast range for the first time, offering excellent low-light performance and greater creativity. The RF 45mm f1.2 STM is a game-changer for photographers seeking depth of field control and outstanding creative results.

Canon RF 45mm f1.2 STM lens
Key features of RF 45mm f1.2 STM
• Lightweight at 346g
• 45mm standard focal length
• Super-fast f/1.2 aperture
• STM autofocus motor• Dedicated control ring
• 9-blade aperture
• Super Spectra coating
• Focus breathing correction compatibility 

There's full information on this new lens via the EOS system section of the EOS magazine website – RF 45mm f1.2 STM.

Both new products go on sale from 20 November 2025. The EOS R6 Mark III has a recommended retail price (RRP) of £2,799.99 / €3,149.99, whilst the RF 45mm f1.2 STM lens has an RRP of £479.99 / €549.99. 

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