Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens

Overview

The Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens is a unique and innovative lens designed for delivering stereoscopic 3D 180° VR video content. This lens is primarily designed for use with the Canon EOS R5 camera and is capable of capturing a 190° angle of view, which includes subjects behind itself. The lens features two optical paths with a 60mm interpupillary distance, enabling a stereoscopic 3D view that simulates human vision.

The lens is designed to be compact and lightweight, weighing only 12.4 oz (350g) and measuring 4.8 x 2.1 inches (121.1 x 53.5 mm). It has a unique flared design that encroaches on grip space, making it slightly difficult to handle. The lens is weather-sealed and features a fluorine coating that makes cleaning easy while resisting water, dirt, and other contaminants.

The lens has a manual focus ring that is smooth and optimally damped, allowing for precise control over focus. The lens also features a 1.5mm hex key wrench for adjusting the focus ring independently. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 7.9 inches (200mm) and a maximum magnification of 0.03x, making it suitable for capturing close-up details.

In terms of image quality, the lens delivers excellent pixel sharpness throughout the 180° angle of view. The lens exhibits minimal vignetting and chromatic aberration, making it suitable for capturing high-quality images. The lens also features a unique double circular image that can be processed to create a normal appearing image with much lower resolution.

The lens is designed for use in virtual reality production, enabling the viewer to see through a smaller viewport and look around the larger image. The lens can be used to capture VR stills and movies that can be viewed on a computer display or similar device, allowing panning around a scene. The lens is also compatible with Canon’s Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software for processing RAW files.

Overall, the Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens is an innovative and powerful creative tool that empowers new stories and content to be shared with an EOS R5 camera. Its unique design and features make it an excellent choice for photographers and videographers looking to create immersive stereoscopic 3D 180° VR video content.