Canon EF 15mm lens

EF 15mm f/2.8
Maker	Canon
Technical data
Type	Ultra-Wide-Angle, Prime Lens
Focal length	15mm
Crop factor	1.0
Aperture (max/min)	f/2.8 - f/22
Close focus distance	0.2 m (7.9 in)
Max. magnification	0.14x
Diaphragm blades	5
Construction	8 elements in 7 groups
Features
Short back focus	No
Ultrasonic motor	No
Lens-based stabilization	No
Macro capable	No
Unique features	Fisheye
Application	Special Effect
Physical
Max. length	62.2 mm (2.4 in)
Diameter	73.0 mm (2.9 in)
Weight	330g (11.6 oz)
Filter diameter	Built-in gelatin filter holder
Accessories
Lens hood	Built-in
Case	LP814
Angle of view
Diagonal	180°
History
Introduction	April 1987
Discontinuation	June 2011
Retail info
MSRP	$719.99 USD

The Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 was a fisheye lens produced by Canon from 1987 to 2011. The lens was compatible with all EF camera bodies but only intended for full-frame configurations, as the fisheye effect is much less pronounced with a cropped sensor (APS-C).

In 2010 Canon announced the EF 8–15mm f/4L Fisheye USM which replaced the EF 15mm f/2.8.^[2]

Angle of view

Unlike the Canon EF 8-15mm lens which replaced it, the EF 15mm is a full-frame fisheye lens, not a circular fisheye lens.

This means that it provides a full 180° angle of view only across the diagonal; it does not provide a complete hemispherical view, and is not suitable for hemispherical photography.

References

^ "Canon Fisheye EF 15mm f/2.8 discontinued". digitaljournalofphotography.blogspot.com. June 13, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
^ "Canon releases EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM fisheye zoom lens". dpreview.com. Aug 26, 2010. Retrieved December 13, 2011.

External links

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[1] "Canon Fisheye EF 15mm f/2.8 discontinued". digitaljournalofphotography.blogspot.com. June 13, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2011.

[2] "Canon releases EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM fisheye zoom lens". dpreview.com. Aug 26, 2010. Retrieved December 13, 2011.

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