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Maker | Canon |
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Technical data | |
Type | Ultra-Wide-Angle, Prime Lens |
Focal length | 15mm |
Crop factor | 1.0 |
Aperture (max/min) | f/2.8 - f/22 |
Close focus distance | 0.2 m (7.9 in) |
Max. magnification | 0.14x |
Diaphragm blades | 5 |
Construction | 8 elements in 7 groups |
Features | |
Short back focus | ![]() |
Ultrasonic motor | ![]() |
Lens-based stabilization | ![]() |
Macro capable | ![]() |
Unique features | Fisheye |
Application | Special Effect |
Physical | |
Max. length | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
Diameter | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
Weight | 330g (11.6 oz) |
Filter diameter | Built-in gelatin filter holder |
Accessories | |
Lens hood | Built-in |
Case | LP814 |
Angle of view | |
Diagonal | 180° |
History | |
Introduction | April 1987 |
Discontinuation | June 2011[1] |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $719.99 USD |
The Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 was a fisheye lens produced by Canon from 1987 to 2011. The lens was compatible with all EF camera bodies but only intended for full-frame configurations, as the fisheye effect is much less pronounced with a cropped sensor (APS-C).
In 2010 Canon announced the EF 8–15mm f/4L Fisheye USM which replaced the EF 15mm f/2.8.[2]
Angle of view
[edit]Unlike the Canon EF 8-15mm lens which replaced it, the EF 15mm is a full-frame fisheye lens, not a circular fisheye lens.
This means that it provides a full 180° angle of view only across the diagonal; it does not provide a complete hemispherical view, and is not suitable for hemispherical photography.
References
[edit]- ^ "Canon Fisheye EF 15mm f/2.8 discontinued". digitaljournalofphotography.blogspot.com. June 13, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
- ^ "Canon releases EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM fisheye zoom lens". dpreview.com. Aug 26, 2010. Retrieved December 13, 2011.