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RF 5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE
- 5mm
- f/2.8
- Prime
- 350 g
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Quick answer
A 2021 stereoscopic lens that captures two circular fisheye images side by side for VR180 content. It is designed for the EOS R5 and R5 C.
Pros
- Two fisheye images in one shot
- Built for VR180
- Rear gelatin filter holder
Cons
- Niche use
- Needs a VR post-production workflow
- Limited camera compatibility
Verdict
A specialist lens for VR content creators.
About this lens
Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE: a wide-angle prime lens with a 5.2mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon RF mount cameras, from the Canon L series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 5mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2021
- Weight
- 350 g
- Length
- 53.5 mm
- Diameter
- 121.1 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE?
- VR video
- Immersive stills
- 180-degree stereoscopic video
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 5.2mm | 147.8° | 153° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 8.3mm | 130.4° | 137.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye used for?
It captures stereoscopic 180-degree images for VR viewing.
Which cameras work with the RF 5.2mm dual fisheye?
It is designed for the EOS R5 and EOS R5 C. Check Canon's compatibility list for other bodies.
Does the dual fisheye need special software?
Yes. Canon's EOS VR Utility and EOS VR plug-in for Premiere Pro are used to convert the two images into viewable VR content.
