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Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM

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Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM

Focal length
8–15 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
540 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
15 cm
Length
83 mm

Successor: Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM

At a Glance

This fisheye zoom for Canon EF on full frame covers 8-15 mm for a very wide view in which lines curve toward the edges. The f/4 maximum aperture stays constant across the zoom range. It is weather sealed. A minimum focus distance of 15 cm gives a magnification of 1:2.94. It suits creative and action-oriented 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
8 mm
Max. focal length
15 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
11
Weight
540 g (1.19 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
15 cm (5.91 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.9 (0.34×)
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)
Diameter
78.5 mm (3.09 in)
Released
July 2011

Manufacturer data: global.canon, canon-europe.com

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 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM fit?

The Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM 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 13-24 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 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM compared

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

LensCanon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USMSigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSMTokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eyeCanon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM
Focal length8-15 mm8-16 mm10-17 mm10-18 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4.5-5.6f/3.5-4.5f/4.5-5.6
Weight540 g555 g350 g240 g
Filter diameter–––67 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm24 cm14 cm22 cm
Length83 mm105.7 mm71 mm72 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
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Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM 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 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM weigh?

The Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM weighs 540 g. It is 83 mm long with a diameter of 78.5 mm.

How close can the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 13-24 mm in full-frame terms.

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