First Look: Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye Lens

Product highlights

  • L-Series Optics
  • 180° Diagonal Angle of View
  • Produces Circular & Full Frame Images
  • Fast Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) Autofocus
  • Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) Glass
  • Floating Focus System
  • Close Focus – 6.2" / 0.16 m
  • Rear Gel Holder Up to 3 Pre-Cut Filters
  • Subwavelength Structure Coating
  • Protective Fluorine Lens Coating
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The Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens delivers 180° diagonal angle of view images for all EOS SLR cameras with imaging formats ranging from full-frame to APS-C. When the lens is used with full-frame cameras you can choose between a circular fisheye image or a full-frame image by using the zoom.

When used with EOS bodies featuring APS-C of APS-H sensors, the lens produces a more traditional, full frame fisheye view. A zoom-lock mechanism on the lens body allows the range to be limited to the focal length that ensures the best possible full-frame view without unsightly vignetting around the edge. 'C' and 'H' markings can be found next to the zoom operation ring, indicating the wide-angle zoom position where vignette-free shooting is possible with either sensor. For filmmakers and photographers who want the look and feel only possible with extreme wide angle and fisheye photography, the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is a world-class choice.

With its Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM), and Floating Focus System the lens offers fast auto focus even down to a close 6.2" (0.16 m ). The lens features UD glass for suppression of chromatic aberration, a Subwavelength coating for reduced ghosting, a Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum, has full-time manual focus for instant switching from AF to Manual operation, and is built to the standards of the amazing Canon L-series of lenses. The rear gel holder holds up to 3 pre-cut filters. This means the finest optics, the best construction and the best performance available, all in a lens designed to stimulate creativity and deliver stunning images every time.

  • For all EOS SLR cameras with imaging formats ranging from full-frame to APS-C
  • Delivers 180° diagonal angle of view
  • Provides 180° circular fisheye images for full-frame cameras as well as full frame images when using the longer part of the zoom
  • Zoom-lock mechanism on the lens body allows the range to be limited to the focal length that ensures the best possible full-frame view without vignetting for APS-C or APS-H sensors
  • Rear gel holder holds up to 3 pre-cut filters
  • Focus adjustment is via inner focusing and focus cam plus floating mechanism
  • The lens features UD glass for suppression of chromatic aberration, a Subwavelength coating for reduced ghosting, a Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum
  • Full-time manual focus for instant switching from AF to Manual operation

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August 2011