Reviewers praise sharp images, manageable size, quiet autofocus and the flexibility of two fisheye views, but question the cost for such a specialised lens. Amateur Photographer enjoys creative portraits yet would struggle to justify buying it. Digital Camera World is more enthusiastic about its value to existing fisheye users and its potential for VR content.
Three ASC coatings and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail
f/2.8–22 at 7 mm and f/3.5–29 at 14 mm; maker minimum-aperture figures use 1/3-stop display
Diaphragm
Nine aperture blades
Angle of view
Horizontal 190°–149°45′, vertical 190°–99°50′ and diagonal 190°–180° on full frame
Projection
Circular 190° fisheye at 7 mm and frame-filling diagonal 180° fisheye at 14 mm on full frame; circular mode uses equidistant projection; neither is rectilinear
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Canon RF
Image circle
Full frame
Compatibility
Canon EOS R full-frame or APS-C cameras; APS-C cannot show the complete circular image and uses approximately 8.7 mm for diagonal coverage (Digital Camera World)
Teleconverter support
Canon RF extenders not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Yes
Minimum focus distance
0.15 m (autofocus)
Maximum magnification
0.35× (autofocus)
Optical stabilisation
No
Autofocus detail
Leadscrew-type STM focusing with position sensors; full-time manual focus; maker rear-focusing design maintains length during focus
Focus distance detail
Maker specifies 0.15 m throughout the 7–14 mm range in autofocus
Magnification detail
Maximum 0.35× at 14 mm in autofocus, measured at the image centre; do not assume identical magnification across a fisheye image
Stabilisation detail
No lens optical IS; maker separately lists compatible camera IBIS at seven stops at the centre/14 mm under CIPA-2024 conditions
Video features
Circular fisheye material can be converted to monoscopic 2D 180° VR with EOS VR Utility on supported cameras; not a stereoscopic dual-fisheye lens; conversion compatibility depends on body and recording format
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Yes
Maximum diameter
76.5 mm
Length
109.4 mm
Weight
476 g
Controls
Zoom, focus and customisable control rings; AF/MF switch, function button and zoom lock/limit control (Digital Camera World)
Zoom design
Internal zoom and focus retain the same physical lens length (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
Filter detail
No front screw-in filter thread; rear Drop-in Filter A system; supplied clear filter and optional Drop-in Variable ND Filter A or Drop-in Circular Polarizing Filter A
Weather resistance
Dust and moisture resistant with mount gasket; Canon states attachment to a camera is needed and protection does not prevent all dust or water ingress; no waterproof/IP claim
Dimensions detail
Approximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 109.4 mm length, excluding detachable hood
Weight detail
Approximately 476 g lens
Lens hood
Detachable EW-76; remove for circular fisheye shooting to avoid the hood entering the image (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
In the box
Drop-in clear filter included
Release detail
Canon Japan specifies first sale on 20 February 2026; US announcement expected availability by the end of February, rather than the same exact regional day
Pros and cons
Pros
+Circular and diagonal fisheye images in one lens
+Autofocus down to 0.15 m
+Drop-in polarising and variable ND filter support
