The fisheye camera lens was originally developed so that the whole sky could be captured in one single image to help meteorologists study cloud formations. However, the extravagant 180-degree angle of view soon found favour with photographers.

The Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 USM L Fisheye is a more than welcome addition to the Canon lens lineup. The combination of circular and full frame fish-eye in a single lens is a unique offering in the market. It is also capable of delivering technically decent results.

The fisheye camera lens was originally developed so that the whole sky could be captured in one single image to help meteorologists study cloud formations. However, the extravagant 180-degree angle of view soon found favour with photographers.

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This unique lens offers two lenses in one for full frame camera users. At 8mm it provides a circular fisheye image, with a 180 degree field of view in all directions.

Excellent sharpness; in the centre of the image area; Superb build; Unique zoom design effectively gives full-frame users two lenses in one; Useful for owners of multiple Canon camera formats

Expensive; No way to lock the lens at either end of the focal range; High CA levels towards edges of the picture area

This is a great lens. It was all that I imagined. I love the wide field of view on this beauty. I am a big wide-angle shooter, and this satisfies all my needs. You can capture a lot of different elements in one exposure thanks to this lens.

Consistent Output; Durable; Rugged

Heavy

A VERY UNIQUE lens indeed! While a fisheye isn't for everyone, I find that if you're in a rut photographically, put this baby on your camera! If that doesn't get you going, I don't know what will.

Great lens with more functionality than the previous 15mm

Price

In a past life did a lot of underwater photography, so got used to the wide angle fell and was in the market for a wide lens. Tried a non Canon zoom but was unimpressed with the focus and build quality.

Superior build quality; Super-sharp images; Fast auto-focus

The new Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is a world-wide popular accessory. Leveraging on its unique focal length range, the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM, it has become the world's widest fisheye zoom lens.

Dual circular and diagonal fisheye options on full-frame cameras; Impressive image quality; Fabulous L-series build quality and ring-type USM autofocus

Absence of circular/diagonal versatility on APS-C and APS-H cameras; Fisheye distortion effect is minimized at 15mm on an APS-C camera; Quite expensive for a fisheye lens

Another tasty bit of bottle from the Neasden boys, this one with a front end the width of your hand and so deep and dark you could sink your arm in it up to the elbow. Sporting a smart paint job featuring the L-type red band and white lettering on a black lens barrel, it comes with the Canon...

Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Looks Ultra-cool; Simple Controls

Bulky

fun, fun and more fun with bending lines... It is great lens for both - full frame body (I used it on 5D) and on crop sensor like 7D, 60D and lower. I did couple pictures with my 7D and actually you can have more use of this lens on crop sensor camera ...

14-15mm on FF

lens hood and lens cap design..