
Canon officially unveiled the Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens in early November, with preorders opening this week. But in less than half a day, Canon Japan announced that supply was already limited – an unusually quick shortage, even for the world of high-demand lenses.
This isn't Canon's first supply squeeze. Over the past few years, various RF lenses, cameras and accessories have experienced delays due to unexpectedly high demand or global component supply issues.