Canon announces the RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM lens
Canon announced the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM lens on the same day as the RF 14mm F1.4L VCM, see the previous post. This new Fisheye lens replaces the highly regarded EF model and is a welcome addition to the range, but it is likely to appeal to a smaller market.
I reviewed the EF 8-15mm F4L Fisheye USM lens and the later Nikon equivalent and found them very useful for their unique field of view. What’s more, I’ve sold photographs made with both lenses, so while niche and appealing mainly to the editorial market, the unusual perspectives do get noticed.
The new lens costs £1,719 inc VAT ($1,899) and is scheduled for release on 20th November.
Key features and user benefits
• World’s first fisheye zoom lens that covers a 190° angle of view
• 7mm circular and 14mm diagonal fisheye for contrasting perspectives on a full-frame camera
• Circular fisheye with equidistant projection for easy conversion to 2D 180° VR with Canon app
• Aspherical and UD elements for high image quality across the frame
• Fast F2.8-3.5 aperture for action and low-light shooting
• Drop-in filter support for vari-ND and polariser use (supplied with a protector filter)
• STM for quiet and smooth AF, with breathing suppression
• 9-blade circular aperture
• Iris Ring, Control Ring and Lens Control button for more versatile and instinctive manual control
• L-series build quality with dust/moisture resistance
• Compact and lightweight, at approx. 476 g
Technical Data
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Model | RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM |
| Web | www.canon.co.uk |
| Elements/construction | 16 elements in 11 groups (5x UD, 2x Replica Asph, Coatings: 3x ASC, SSC) |
| Angle of view (h,v,d) | 190° to 149°45′・190° to 99°50′・190° to 180° |
| Max aperture | F2.8-3.5 (9x blades) |
| Min aperture | F16 |
| Min focus distance | 0.15 m (5.9 in) |
| AF/M | STM, rear focus with breathing suppression |
| Mount | RF mount |
| Filter size | Rear drop-in filter holder |
| Length | 109.4 mm (4.3 in.) |
| Diameter | 76.5 mm (3 in.) |
| Weight | 476 g (1.0 lb) |
| Price | £1,719 inc VAT ($1,899) |
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