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Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM
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Canon · f/2.8 · Canon RF mount

Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM

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KEY FACTS
BrandCanon
Release Year2026
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingL
Lens MountCanon RF
What We Like
+World's widest-angle zoom lens with exceptional 190° field of view at 7mm circular fisheye
+Unique dual-functionality: switches from circular fisheye (7mm) to frame-filling diagonal fisheye (14mm) on full-frame cameras
+Advanced optical design with 16 elements including 5 UD elements and 2 aspheric elements for superior image quality and minimal aberrations
+Fast f/2.8-3.5 variable aperture brighter than predecessor EF 8-15mm (f/4), enabling strong low-light performance
+Innovative drop-in rear filter system accommodates variable ND and circular polarizing filters despite bulbous front element
+Native RF-mount autofocus with smooth STM motor ideal for video; minimal focus breathing (0.4% at wide) and VR content creation capability
Worth Knowing
−Extreme price point at $1,899 limits accessibility; third-party alternatives like Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 offer similar coverage for under $700
−Niche creative tool not suited for general photography; extremely specialized for landscape, astro, sports, and VR work
−Bulbous front element requires caution during close-up shooting and restricts lens hood usability—hood can cause vignetting at 7mm
−Circular fisheye effect on full-frame depends on camera mode; standard 16:9 video crops the circle top-to-bottom without open-gate recording

General

Brand
Canon
Release Year
2026
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
L
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Canon RF
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Canon EOS R
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
Canon's RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM is the first zoom lens to provide a 190° field of view at its widest setting. A zoom that goes from circular fisheye at 7mm to a diagonal fisheye at 14mm, the lens offers 16 optical elements with 5 ultra-low dispersion elements to control chromatic aberrations and better image quality, faster aperture, more extreme field of view, lighter weight and the ability to convert imagery to 180° 2D VR content compared to its EF predecessor. An optical marvel that isn't for everybody, it finds its home in the hands of creative landscape, astro and action sports shooters, with its biggest upside being the ability to shoot stills and video convertible to 180° 2D VR.

Physical

Lens Weight
476 g
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
109 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
7–14 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8–3.5
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
15 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes