Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens

RF5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens
It’s time to create VR through a new lens

The RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens brings VR to Canon EOS
Opening a world of possibilities for digital storytellers

It’s the world’s first digital interchangeable lens that shoots stereoscopic 3D 180° VR to a single image sensor*, outputting a single image file for a convenient VR workflow. This L-Series RF mount lens is compact, lightweight, and portable, shooting stereoscopic 3D* with a 60mm interpupillary distance and a maximum aperture of f/2.8 to a deep depth of field f/16. An exciting new entry to the realm of 180° VR production, the RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens brings VR in reach.

Key Features:

• Add a whole new dimension to your story
• The world's first digital interchangeable lens capable of enabling stereoscopic 3D 180° VR shooting to a single imaging sensor
• VR with Ease
• Canon's EOS VR System
• 190° field of view and an interpupillary distance of 60mm
• High image quality dual fisheye L-Series RF mount lens
• Convenient VR workflow
• Impressive flare control in backlit conditions from use of Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC)
• Large aperture of f/2.8 to a deep depth of field of f/16
• Compact, lightweight and portable
• Dust- and water-resistant sealing with fluorine coating

With this lens paired with an EOS R5 camera, creatives, industry professionals and newcomers to VR can create an immersive experience, capturing dynamic scenes for entertainment, tourism, training & education, real estate, storytelling or anywhere you want to bring your audience to.
 

Add a whole new dimension to your story

The RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens gives you the ability to create an immersive 3D experience. When imagery captured with this lens is viewed on compatible head mount displays such as the Oculus Quest 2 and more, a viewer can feel like they are a part of the story that you create. With stereoscopic 3D 180° VR, your audience can see life-like depth and can move their head to look around the viewing environment.
 

The world's first digital interchangeable lens capable of enabling stereoscopic 3D 180° VR shooting to a single imaging sensor

The RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens is Canon's optical solution to the many challenges that have troubled VR image makers for years. This lens features a beautifully engineered and optimized folded optical design, with separate Left and Right optical systems - helping you capture stereoscopic 3D imagery with a 190° field of view to a single full-frame image sensor.

VR with Ease

Pairing just this one lens to an EOS R5 camera provides the capability of delivering a single file - creating a powerful and convenient solution compared to traditional VR systems which capture a 3D scene with two separate fisheye lenses, recording that imagery to two separate cameras or image sensors, which write two files. This can save the user time and effort behind the camera, and in post-production by helping to solve issues such as multi-camera positioning, multi-lens syncing, image stitching, audio syncing, encoding and more.

High image quality dual fisheye L-Series RF mount lens

Dual-synchronized Electro-magnetic Diaphragm (EMD)

Each of the Left and Right fisheye lenses have their own optical system, including separate — but coordinated — aperture mechanisms which seamlessly and simultaneously control the exposure of both lenses so setting your aperture is the same process as with any other RF lenses.

Manual Focusing

Coordinated manual focusing of both lenses allows you to focus each lens using the manual focus ring. If needed, the ability to adjust a Left-Right focus difference adjustment dial to refine focus of the right lens separately from the left lens is possible by using the included hexagon wrench.

Convenient VR workflow

Simplify your workflow by eliminating the need to sync and stitch multiple video files. Canon’s EOS VR Utility software can easily convert footage from dual fisheye to an equirectangular file that can be exported in various file formats and resolutions. For Adobe users, the EOS VR Plug-in allows for equirectangular conversion to be done within the Adobe Premiere Pro application. Now, conversion, editing, and colour grading can be done without leaving the Adobe ecosystem. Both paid subscription-based Canon software solutions (currently in development with availability and details to follow on or about early 2022) allow for convenient post-production.

Impressive flare control in backlit conditions
From use of Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC)

Canon’s SWC technology decreases ghosting and reflections that may occur when shooting in more challenging lighting conditions such as during strong backlight, providing versatility and more uniform colour balance in the scene.

Large aperture of f/2.8 to a deep depth of field of f/16

The RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens is designed with dual optical systems with coordinated electronically controlled apertures. These provide a highly adaptable aperture range – allowing you to go from a bright f/2.8 aperture in low light shooting, to a deep depth of field of f/16 for more control of your exposure in brighter environments. Additionally, a gelatin filter holder is located at the rear of the lens allowing optional gel filters to be used similarly to previous Ultra-wide angle Canon lens offerings.

Compact, lightweight and portable

Thanks to the RF mount and the folded optical design, the size and weight of this lens makes it easy to use – even when shooting in tight spaces – and easy to carry in a camera bag. The RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens weighs under a pound and is just slightly over 2 inches in depth from mount to the end of the front elements – creating an incredibly compact and lightweight solution.

Dust- and water-resistant sealing with fluorine coating

Built to L-series lens specifications, the RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens features a highly durable RF mount design. With dust- and water-resistant sealing, you can be confident shooting almost anytime and anywhere, even in challenging weather conditions. In addition, fluorine coating is used on the front to help prevent water, oil, and other surface residue like fingerprints from sticking to the lens, which facilitates quick and easy wiping, without the use of solvents.