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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
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
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
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.
| Lens | Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM | Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM | Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye | Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 8-15 mm | 8-16 mm | 10-17 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/4.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.5 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Weight | 540 g | 555 g | 350 g | 240 g |
| Filter diameter | – | – | – | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 15 cm | 24 cm | 14 cm | 22 cm |
| Length | 83 mm | 105.7 mm | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | yes |
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.
Similar lenses
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
8-16mm · f/4.5-5.6
Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye
10-17mm · f/3.5-4.5
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM
10-18mm · f/4.5-5.6
Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM
11-24mm · f/4
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
10-20mm · f/4-5.6
Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
11-18mm · f/4.5-5.6
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX
11-16mm · f/2.8
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX II
11-16mm · f/2.8
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