Canon EF 8-15mm f4 L Fisheye USM

Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens with Fisheye Effect for Canon EF-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Lens is a versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for Canon EF-mount cameras. This unique lens offers both circular and full-frame fisheye effects, making it an excellent choice for creative photography and videography. As part of Canon's professional L-series, the lens features robust construction, advanced optics, and a fast, silent autofocus system, making it suitable for a wide range of shooting scenarios, from landscapes and architecture to artistic and experimental photography.

Key Features

Versatile Fisheye Zoom Range

• 8-15mm Focal Length: Provides a wide range of ultra-wide-angle perspectives, from a full circular fisheye at 8mm on full-frame cameras to a full-frame fisheye effect at 15mm. This flexibility makes it ideal for capturing immersive, distorted images that emphasize the curvature of the lens.
• Constant f/4 Aperture: The lens maintains a constant maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the zoom range, providing consistent exposure and depth of field control.

Professional L-Series Optics

• Superior Optical Quality: The lens is constructed with 14 elements in 11 groups, including one Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) element and one aspherical element. These elements work together to minimize chromatic aberrations, distortions, and other optical imperfections, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images across the frame.
• SubWavelength Coating (SWC): Reduces flare and ghosting, even in challenging lighting conditions, providing better contrast and color fidelity.

High-Speed Autofocus

• Ultrasonic Motor (USM): The ring-type Ultrasonic Motor ensures fast, accurate, and nearly silent autofocus, making it suitable for both still photography and video recording. Full-time manual focus override is also available, allowing for precise adjustments without switching out of autofocus mode.

Robust Build Quality

• L-Series Durability: As part of Canon's prestigious L-series, the lens features a rugged construction designed to withstand the rigors of professional use. It includes weather sealing to protect against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable performance in challenging environments.
• Fluorine Coating: The front and rear elements feature a fluorine coating that repels water and oil, making the lens easier to clean and maintain.

Specifications

• Model: Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
• Mount: Canon EF-Mount
• Focal Length: 8-15mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 14 elements in 11 groups (including 1 UD and 1 aspherical element)
• Angle of View: 180° (diagonal)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.15m (5.9 inches)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.34x
• Filter Size: Rear gelatin filter holder
• Dimensions: 78.5mm diameter x 83mm length
• Weight: 540g (1.19 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Creative Potential

• Circular and Full-Frame Fisheye Effects: The ability to switch between circular and full-frame fisheye effects offers photographers and videographers a wide range of creative possibilities, from abstract compositions to immersive wide-angle views.
• Ideal for Experimental Photography: This lens is perfect for photographers looking to explore creative distortion, dramatic perspectives, and unique angles, making it ideal for landscapes, architecture, sports, and artistic projects.

Compatibility

• Full-Frame and APS-C Compatibility: The lens is compatible with both full-frame and APS-C Canon DSLR cameras. On APS-C cameras, the lens offers a 12.8-24mm equivalent focal length, providing a wide-angle view without the fisheye effect.