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Canon - EF8-15mm F4L Fisheye USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Average customer rating
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(16 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF8-15mm F4L Fisheye USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Customer Rating
5
Fun with Fisheye
on February 13, 2022
Posted by: Dave Pushee
from NH, but photos from CT
I had been trying to find the EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye lens for several months (apparently sold out everywhere. Eventually, I stumbled upon this one available through Canon's refurbished site. As far as I can tell, mine is in fine condition. I have been using it for about 5 weeks now and am beginning to understand a bit more about how to best use it. I use it on my R5 with the EF adapter and at 8mm it provides a full circle image. I have learned that you need to watch out that you don't include your own feet or shadow in the frame. I have noticed a blue fringe around the extreme edge of the photo and have also noticed some flare (even extending outside the circle) when the sun is at the outside edge of the lens. When working with the circular image in post processing, I crop to 1x1 with post-crop vignetting (changing the outer black area to white and shrinking the circle just enough to cover the blue fringe). Also in post processing, make sure you don't enable lens profile correction as that may straighten the image and ruin the circle.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Dave Pushee
from NH, but photos from CT
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I had been trying to find the EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye lens for several months (apparently sold out everywhere. Eventually, I stumbled upon this one available through Canon's refurbished site. As far as I can tell, mine is in fine condition. I have been using it for about 5 weeks now and am beginning to understand a bit more about how to best use it. I use it on my R5 with the EF adapter and at 8mm it provides a full circle image. I have learned that you need to watch out that you don't include your own feet or shadow in the frame. I have noticed a blue fringe around the extreme edge of the photo and have also noticed some flare (even extending outside the circle) when the sun is at the outside edge of the lens. When working with the circular image, I crop to 1x1 in Lightroom with post-crop vignetting (changing the outer black area to white and shrinking the circle just enough to cover the blue fringe). If using Lightroom, make sure you don't enable lens profile correction as that will straighten the image and ruin the circle.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Very Nice WIDE Angle lens
on April 22, 2021
Posted by: Lightvalve
from Los Angeles
This lens offers a unique perspective and is priced fairly well for an L lens.
Auto focus struggles a bit when using it on my R5 with EF to RF adapter.
Auto focus struggles a bit when using it on my R5 with EF to RF adapter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This is a fantastic addition to a lens collection
on August 19, 2018
Posted by: garyc44
from Westminster, CA
I already had a fisheye lens that did not go down to 8mm. So, I looked at this lens and decided to get it. I am very pleased with it's performance and the circular image at 8mm is a fantastic extra that I didn't anticipate. As always, the quality is impeccable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I'm in love with this lens!
on October 13, 2014
Posted by: Mikey
from Delray Beach, FL
The other day, I went out on a photo shoot to exercise my new Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens. This lens produces circular 180º fisheye images with full-frame cameras at 8mm, and diagonal 180º fisheye images at 15mm. With APS-C and other crop-frame cameras, the lens produces 180º fisheye images only.
Using it on my Canon EOS 5D Mark III–a full-frame camera–I am able to get both fully circular as well as diagonal 180º fisheye images.
I have been able to capture landscapes in an entirely new way, adding a great new dimension to my work. The sharpness is excellent for this kind of lens and, although the cap tends to come off a lot, the results are amazing!
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Customer Rating
5
AWESOME LENS!
on December 25, 2013
Posted by: Anonymous
from California
great lens, just got it today and haven't put it down for a second. I am still wondering how to shoot in the circular fisheye mode that is shown in the second sample image section, would really like to know--why i bought the lens!!
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A different perspective of The Liberty Bell
on November 5, 2013
Posted by: kmmills
from PA
I recently went to Philadelphia for a day trip. My business partner had never been to Philly, so we went. We were at the Liberty Bell exhibit. I had photographs of The Bell, so I was standing off to the side watching her and a mutual friend photographing The Bell with the other tourists. I saw the park ranger standing on his little, padded floor mat. I walked up to him and said, "I know what the answer is, but I'll ask my question any way. I have a fisheye lens and was wondering if I could lay under The Liberty Bell and take a picture?" He said, "Yes, go ahead." I was taken aback. I yelled for my partner to help change my lens to the 8-15mm L lens and quickly get ready, I didn't want him to change his mind. So, I ducked under the display perimeter and crawled to The Bell. Once I got close I laid onto my back and pushed myself directly, centered under the striker of The Bell. Using my 5D Mark III in Live View, I focused the camera on the striker. The front of the lens was a mere inch away. I took three pictures of The Bell at 8mm. I crawled back out from underneath The Bell and walked back over to the side. I moved quickly so I didn't over stay my welcome. The Park Ranger wanted to see the photograph so I showed him. It was a once in a life time opportunity and I was so happy to have the right equipment and knowledge to get the shoot. I always want to be prepared and Canon allows me to be prepared. The downside to the story is, no one took my picture taking the picture!
I had the picture ready to post, but there is no way to upload! Dang, its a great shoot.
I had the picture ready to post, but there is no way to upload! Dang, its a great shoot.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing lens!
on January 14, 2013
Posted by: John
from Saddle River, NJ
I purchased this lens to be used on my 5d Mark iii and the image quality is amazing. You can capture an entire scene in one frame.
The lens cap does fit loosely but a minor adjustment helps it stay on tight.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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