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

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

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KEY FACTS
BrandCanon
Announcement dateFeb 2026
Released2026
Production started2026
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Feb 2026
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2026
Production started
2026
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optics

Aperture
f/2.8-3.5 (variable)
Angle of View (full frame)
190° circular (7mm) to 180° diagonal (14mm)
Optical Formula
16 elements in 11 groups
Aspheric Elements
2
UD (Ultra low Dispersion) Elements
5
Magnification
Up to 0.35x at 14mm
Min focal length
7 mm
Max focal length
14 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
7-14 mm
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

Type
Leadscrew STM with position sensors
Focus Breathing
0.4% at wide, 1.5% at tele
Internal Focus
Yes
Internal Zoom
Yes

Build

Filter System
Drop-in rear filters (Clear, CPL, V-ND)
Coatings
Super Spectra Coating (SSC), Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine Coating
Zoom Range
7-14mm on full-frame; 8.7-14mm on APS-C

Video

VR Support
2D 180° VR conversion with Canon EOS VR Utility
Compatible Cameras
EOS R5C, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R6 Mark II
AF Performance
Smooth, quiet operation

Accessories

Included
Canon Clear Drop-in Filter A, EW-76 lens hood, LP1219 soft lens case

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
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
Lens weight
476 g
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
109 mm

Features

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