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EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
- 8-15mm
- f/8.0
- Fisheye
- 540 g
- Min focus 0.15 m
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Quick answer
A zoom fisheye giving a circular image at 8mm and a full-frame diagonal fisheye at 15mm on full-frame bodies. Weather-sealed L design.
Pros
- Zoom fisheye range
- Circular image at 8mm
- Weather-sealed
- Crisp optics
Cons
- Fisheye distortion limits general use
- Exposed bulbous front element
- No front filter thread
Verdict
A specialty lens, versatile within its niche. Consider it if you shoot fisheye often.
About this lens
This 8-15mm f/4 fisheye lens from Canon fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Canon L series with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 8-15mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/8.0
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2011
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.15 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.34x
- Weight
- 540 g
- Length
- 83 mm
- Diameter
- 78.5 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM?
- Creative fisheye shots
- Action sports
- Immersive video and VR
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L give a circular image?
Yes. At 8mm on full-frame it creates a circular image. On APS-C it behaves like a diagonal fisheye zoom.
Can I use front filters on the EF 8-15mm?
No front filters, because of the bulbous front element. Check the thread size before buying polarizers or ND filters so they fit without step-up rings.
Is the EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye full-frame?
Yes. On full-frame it is a circular fisheye at 8mm that grows into a full-frame diagonal fisheye at 15mm.
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