Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens
Overview
The Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye is a groundbreaking lens designed for immersive 180° stereoscopic 3D VR capture. Engineered for the EOS R5 mirrorless camera, it simplifies VR production by recording dual fisheye imagery onto a single full-frame sensor.
Key Features
- Dual fisheye design with 190° field of view
- f/2.8 aperture for low-light performance
- Manual focus with focus peaking and magnification support
- Electro-Magnetic Diaphragm (EMD) for synchronized exposure
- Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) to reduce ghosting
- Dust- and drip-resistant L-series build
VR Capabilities
Captures stereoscopic 3D 180° VR content to a single image sensor, eliminating the need for dual-camera setups. Compatible with Canon’s EOS VR Utility and Adobe Premiere Pro plug-in for streamlined post-production and equirectangular conversion.
Ideal For
- Professional VR content creators
- Immersive storytelling and tourism
- Training, education, and real estate visualization
- Entertainment and cinematic VR experiences
Summary
The RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Twin Fisheye reshapes dream-view making with its snug build, fine glasswork, and smooth craft-line. A seer’s tool for makers set to wander bold realms of tale-spinning through sight.
Canon RF 5.2mm F/2.8L Camera Lens Specs
Focal Length |
5.2mm |
Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture |
f/16 |
Lens Mount |
Canon RF |
Lens Format Coverage |
Full-Frame |
Angle of View |
190° |
Minimum Focus Distance |
7.9" / 200.7 mm |
Maximum Magnification |
0.03x |
Optical Design |
12 Elements in 10 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades |
7 |
Focus Type |
Manual Focus |
Image Stabilization |
No |
Filter Size |
Gel Filter (Rear) |
Dimensions (ø x L) |
4.8 x 2.1" / 12.2 x 5.3 cm |
Weight |
12.4 oz / 352 g |