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Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye

Focal length
4.5 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
470 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
13.5 cm
Length
78 mm

At a Glance

A circular fisheye for Canon EF and APS-C, this lens has a 4.5 mm focal length, equal to 7 mm full-frame equivalent. The view is extremely wide and straight lines come out curved. With an f/2.8 aperture and a 13.5 cm minimum focus distance, it works for creative subjects and action. A hyper sonic motor drives the autofocus, and a gelatin filter holder sits at the rear.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Action

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
  • 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
4.5 mm
Max. focal length
4.5 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
9
Weight
470 g (1.04 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
13.5 cm (5.31 in)
Max. magnification
1:6 (0.17×)
Length
78 mm (3.07 in)
Diameter
76 mm (2.99 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, sigmaphoto.com

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

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Which cameras does the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye fit?

The Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 7 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

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.

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Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye: FAQ

Does the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye weigh?

The Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye weighs 470 g. It is 78 mm long with a diameter of 76 mm.

How close can the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye is 13.5 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 7 mm in full-frame terms.

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