A full-frame fisheye lens with 180° diagonal angle of view. Unlike other AF (autofocusing) SLR lenses, close auto focusing is possible to a distance of 0.2m, enabling the creation of powerful images using the exaggerated near-far relationship and pan-focus effects characteristic of a fisheye lens. Despite being a fisheye lens, straight lines running through the center remain undistorted. The AF is driven by an AFD (Arc-Form Drive). This lens uses rear drop-in type gelatin filters, up to 3 filters at the same time.
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Lenses Canon Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye review
Lenses Canon Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye review
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Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye review
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Lens Specifications
Generic Lens Specifications
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Lens Special Features | Fisheye |
| IS / VR / OS | None |
| Min Focal Length (mm) | 15 |
| Number of Elements | 8 |
| Element Groups | 7 |
| Max Aperture | 2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
| Closest Focus Distance (m) | 0.2 |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14 |
| Filter Type | Gelatine |
| Diameter at widest (mm) | 62 |
| Lens Length (mm) | 73 |
| Weight (g) | 330 |
| Release Date | April 1987 |
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Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
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Conclusions at a glance
| Would you recommend this Item | Undecided |
User reviews
View all user reviewsAverage user rating from: 42 user(s)
Great Lens
| Overall rating: | 4.8 | |
| Sharpness: | 5.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 4.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 5.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 5.0 |
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I bought this lens to have as an additional option/perspective for my wedding clients. I am on the Canon 50D cropped sensor so I don't get as much of the fish eye barreling, but I like it that way. I enjoy this lens as a great ultra wide angle with just a hint of a fish eye effect so that it doesn't become too much if I use it on a few different shots.
For the casual shooter, this lens might be a little pricey but worth it if you are a serious amateur and want to add variety to your lens line up. I would not buy it if you only have one or two lenses in your bag. This is a 'I have everything I need so lets get something I want' type of lens.
As for the quality, I feel it is very nice. The lens cap could fit a little tighter but that is pulling hairs.
Image quality is good. I haven't noticed anything that frustrates me (as of yet) with the images. I will note, though, that when I try to use this lens indoors or low light I always brace it against something since it can get pretty slow in those situations (high ISO is a must in those cases).
Bottom line... I would recommend it.
Great Lens
| Overall rating: | 4.3 | |
| Sharpness: | 4.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 4.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 4.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 5.0 |
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
I bought this lens to have as an additional option/perspective for my wedding clients. I am on the Canon 50D cropped sensor so I don't get as much of the fish eye barreling, but I like it that way. I enjoy this lens as a great ultra wide angle with just a hint of a fish eye effect so that it doesn't become too much if I use it on a few different shots. For the casual shooter, this lens might be a little pricey but worth it if you are a serious amateur and want to add variety to your lens line up. I would not buy it if you only have one or two lenses in your bag. This is a 'I have everything I need so lets get something I want' type of lens. As for the quality, I feel it is very nice. The lens cap could fit a little tighter but that is pulling hairs. Image quality is good. I haven't noticed anything that frustrates me (as of yet) with the images. I will note, though, that when I try to use this lens indoors or low light I always brace it against something since it can get pretty slow in those situations (high ISO is a must in those cases). Bottom line... I would recommend it.
Neat lens to add variety
| Overall rating: | 4.8 | |
| Sharpness: | 4.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 5.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 5.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 5.0 |
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I purchased this lens because I love wide angle shots and have always wanted to use a fisheye. The only reason I am giving the lens a 4 star is because as someone else mentioned it is a much older Canon lens and think they should have a new version. The quality of the pictures is wonderful. The built is great except it is older. I think this lens is perfect for someone who loves the fisheye concept but already has a nice selection of various lenses. By no means should this be the first or second lens someone buys as it's amazing yet very limited.
GREATEST
| Overall rating: | 4.5 | |
| Sharpness: | 5.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 5.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 4.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 4.0 |
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
A melhor lente que já adquiri! Ótima qualidade de imagem e qualidade de construção da lente. PERFEITA.
Great lens!!!
| Overall rating: | 3.3 | |
| Sharpness: | 3.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 3.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 3.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 4.0 |
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
A melhor lente que já adquiri! Ótima qualidade de imagem e qualidade de construção da lente. PERFEITA.