Name: EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 205
Rating: 4.0 (8 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

sharpness proved very impressive
versatility
low cost and excellent image quality

the lens is relatively poor value
Image quality is retained but versatility is lost
Colour fringing around high-contrast edges was also quite noticeable

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 14
Focus method: Rear
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 15 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Fisheye, Telephoto, Wide angle

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

sharpness proved very impressive
versatility
low cost and excellent image quality
Great sharpness - tested on 5Dmk4
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
The zoom ring is nicely damped and very smooth with no play
find and overall
easy to use
Canon is a better built lens

the lens is relatively poor value
Image quality is retained but versatility is lost
Colour fringing around high-contrast edges was also quite noticeable
dome-shaped front element is very exposed to the weather
bowed fisheye distortion effect is rather minimised
the lens extends/retracts a little bit during zooming
It inadvertently releases far too frequently
lens hood is not reversible
circular polarizer filters are not supported
transition out of the image circle is not sharp in the sample pictures
this lens is not for you
our testing software does not work with fisheye lenses
petal-shaped and does not reverse on the lens for storage
It does not use a variable aperture
Fish-eye lenses are especially prone of producing flare
Sony RX100 Color Filters
the horizon is no longer at the center of the recording
there's no thread to accommodate lens filter use
no built-in image stabilization
wide-angle lenses are always more sensitive to reflections in back light
visible vignetting at the edges in practice
chromatic aberration at the edges

Canon - Video Reviews (5)

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM fisheye Hands-on Review from Academy of Photography

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM fisheye Hands-on Review

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

Lens type	Fisheye Telephoto Wide angle
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	4
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom
Elements	14
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical element 1 UD element Sub-wavelength Structure coating Fluorine coating
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	19.05 oz
Diameter	3.11 in
Length	3.27 in
Filter size	3.09 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 15
Maximum magnification	0.39 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Rear
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.16
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Metal
Optional accessories	Hard Case LHP-C10 Soft Case ES-C9/LP814
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.8

Based on 6 reviews

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

TechRadar

Published: 26.01.2012

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

4.0

Canon's new fisheye zoom camera lens is like having two lenses in one package

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Hands On: Canon EF 8-15mm F/4L USM Fisheye

Popular Photography

Published: 17.01.2019

Hands On: Canon EF 8-15mm F/4L USM Fisheye

PHOTOKINA: We spent some time with a pre-production version of Canon's upcoming fisheye zoom.

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

Imaging Resource

Published: 26.08.2010

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

Looking for a Canon 8-15mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

PCMAG

Published: 14.01.2016

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

3.5

The Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is a unique lens that can capture a circular image or zoom-in for a more traditional fish-eye look, but you'll pay a lot for it.

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Canon releases EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM fisheye zoom lens

DPReview

Published: 26.08.2010

Canon releases EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM fisheye zoom lens

Canon has announced the EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM, the world's first fisheye zoom lens to offer both circular and full frame images. This replacement for the EF 15mm F2.8 fisheye will produce circular images with a 180 degree angle of view when used at its widest setting on 35mm-format cameras such as the EOS 5D Mark II, and images which cover the full sensor area at 15mm. It also incorporates marks at intermediate zoom positions denoting the widest settings which can be used on APS-C and APS-H format cameras to give full frame images without vignetting. The lens features weatherproof construction, including water-repellant Fluorine coating on the front and rear elements, and Canon's 'Sub-Wavelength Structure Coating' to minimize flare and ghosting.