Canon Canon EF Wide Zoom

EF 8–15mm lens

8-15mm
f/4.0
Wide Zoom
540 g
Min focus 0.15 m

Quick answer

The Canon EF 8–15mm lens is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 8-15mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

A 8-15mm f/4 wide-angle zoom lens, the Canon EF 8–15mm lens is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Canon EF 8–15mm lens specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 8-15mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Wide Zoom
Released: 2011
Minimum focus distance: 0.15 m
Weight: 540 g
Length: 83 mm
Diameter: 78.5 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Canon EF 8–15mm lens?

At 8-15mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	8–15mm	100.4–132.1°	110.5–139.4°
APS-C	1.6x	13–24mm	73.7–109.2°	84.1–118.8°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF 8–15mm lens use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF 8–15mm lens?

It zooms across 8-15mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Canon EF 8–15mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 8-15mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Canon EF 8–15mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 13–24mm on full frame, with a 73.7–109.2° horizontal and 84.1–118.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.