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Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye

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Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye

Focal length
15 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
330 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
62.2 mm

At a Glance

As a 15 mm fisheye for full-frame Canon EF, this lens gives an extremely wide view in which lines away from the center appear curved. The aperture is f/2.8 and the minimum focus distance is 20 cm. At 330 g it suits creative perspectives and action shots.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Action

Worth knowing

  • Fisheye projection: straight lines away from the center are rendered curved.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
15 mm
Max. focal length
15 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
8
Groups
7
Weight
330 g (0.73 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.1 (0.14×)
Length
62.2 mm (2.45 in)
Diameter
73 mm (2.87 in)
Released
April 1987

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye fit?

The Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 15mm f/2.8 FisheyeSigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal FisheyeCanon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM
Focal length15 mm15 mm14 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight330 g370 g645 g560 g
Filter diameter––––
Min. focus distance20 cm15 cm15 cm25 cm
Length62.2 mm65 mm94 mm89 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye weigh?

The Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye weighs 330 g. It is 62.2 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.

How close can the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

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