Canon Announces the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye Zoom

Canon has launched its first-ever fisheye zoom lens made for its mirrorless camera system, RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM, announced in February 2026. Also being the widest of all zoom lenses in the world, the fisheye will provide an extensive 190-degree view of the world at its minimum focal length of 7mm.

At 7mm, there will be a fully circular fisheye view that will cover a hemispherical area (above 180 degrees) as well as a portion of the area behind the bending line of the lens configuration, giving the user a unique opportunity to be creative. As the user zooms toward 14mm, a diagonal fisheye view will be presented with an approximate coverage of 180 degrees to fully utilize whatever type of camera sensor is present at the time of recording. Since the user will have many choices for use with this lens, it becomes possible to create many types of distorted images in many fields of photography, e.g., sports and action photography, landscape photography, architectural photography, astrophotography, video creation and virtual reality.

When comparing this new lens with Canon's previous fisheye zoom lens, the EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM (released in 2010), it represents a substantial difference in terms of brightness. The RF version has a maximum aperture that can be used for as low as f/2.8 (7mm) or as high as f/3.5 (14mm), greatly enhancing low-light performance when focusing on subjects and depth of field control for different images. Overall, its optical configuration consists of 16 total lens elements in 11 groups. These consist of 2 aspherical lens elements, 5 ultra-low dispersion (UD) lens elements, and 1 air sphere coating (ASC) lens surface to minimize reflections/blur (ghosting) and glare (flare).

The lens is designed for practical use, including a minimum focus distance of 0.15m throughout the entire zoom range (up to 0.35x magnification when at 14mm), having a low breathing smooth leadscrew type of STM autofocus motor for use in video, and being fully weatherproof. The lens also has a unique integrated rear drop-in filter system (for circular polarizers, variable ND filters, etc.), which solves a major problem with fisheye lenses that have protruding front elements. The lens also has a dual-purpose zoom lock / limit switch that allows you to lock to 7mm for generating circular effects when using it on a full-frame camera body, or to limit how much you can zoom out when using it on APS-C-sized cameras (great for generating frame-filling results).

The lens is compact and lightweight at 476 grams (about 1 pound) and 109 millimeters (4.3 inches). The lens will also work with Canon's EOS VR Utility for converting fisheye footage taken with this lens into VR formats. The lens has an MSRP of $1,899. The lens will be available by the end of February 2026.

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Press Release

Canon Continues Wide Angle Optical Excellence with Launch of RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Zoom Lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM Prime Lens

MELVILLE, N.Y., February 4, 2025 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and the RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens. Building on Canon's legacy of innovative optics, these new RF-mount lenses expand the diverse lineup for professional photographers, videographers, and hybrid creators. The RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens introduces the world's widest angle zoom lens1 with a 190° field of view, ideal for dynamic fisheye imagery in sports, landscapes, and virtual reality. The RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens delivers Canon’s brightest ultra-wide1 angle interchangeable lens ever produced, a 14mm lens with a bright f/1.4 aperture, perfect for astro, architecture, and video applications.

Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens redefines versatility in ultra-wide angle fisheye imaging. Continuing the heritage of the groundbreaking EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM, the world's first fisheye zoom lens2, this new RF lens pushes boundaries further for professionals seeking impactful, distorted perspectives. It supports a wide range of unique use cases including sports, landscapes, starscapes, video, and virtual reality.

Key features include:

• Canon's widest single lens3 with a maximum 190° field of view, achieving both circular 190° fisheye at 7mm (wide), and diagonal 180° fisheye at 14mm (telephoto), with its’ 7-14mm zoom range.
• Variable maximum aperture of f/2.8 at 7mm (wide) and f/3.5 at 14mm (telephoto), brighter than its EF predecessor for enhanced low-light performance and background separation.
• Built-in support of Canon EF-to-EOS R mount adapter drop-in filters (Clear, CPL, Variable ND) plus Lens Lock/Limit, Lens Function button and Control Ring.
• High image quality with 5 UD lens elements, 2 replica aspheric lenses, and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) applied in 3 locations to reduce ghosting.
• Leadscrew-type STM focus drive with position sensors for smooth, video-capable operation and reduced focus breathing (0.4% at wide, 1.5% at tele).
• Fisheye images shot with the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L STM zoom lens can be converted using Canon EOS VR Utility for viewing on a PC or head-mounted display. Conversion of 2D VR images is possible with cameras such as: EOS R5C, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R6 Mark II.
• This lens appeals to professional photographers and videographers seeking dynamic imagery and VR studios desiring a lens for monoscopic shooting, offering wider angle zoom, brighter aperture, and more video capabilities than the EF 8-15mm.

The Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens empowers professional photographers, and hybrid creators with Canon’s brightest ultra-wide-angle interchangeable lens ever produced, an extremely compact and lightweight ultra-wide lens with incredible optical performance. Updating the legacy of the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM, this lens provides ultra-wide angle views with a fast f/1.4 aperture and controlled distortion and rectilinear characteristics from the center to image. It's designed for pro still photographers capturing landscape, astro, and starscape imagery, as well as architectural and real estate shooters, and videographers and time-lapse creators.

Key features include:

• Canon’s brightest ultra-wide-angle (14mm) interchangeable lens for hybrid Photo / Video use.
• Ultra-wide 14mm prime with f/1.4 aperture for outstanding low-light performance and background separation, brighter aperture than the EF 14mm f/2.8. Dual VCM (Voice Coil Motor) focusing for fast, precise autofocus in photo and video, with reduced focus breathing (3.0%, or 2.3% up to f/20).
• Compact and light weight at 4.4” (L) x 3.0” (D) and just 1.27lbs, providing a similar size, weight and design complimenting the comprehensive F1.4 L-series lens series (RF20mm/24mm/35mm/50mm/85mm F1.4 L VCM lenses).
• Amazing optics for high image quality and sharp rendering of point light sources with Canon’s first Fluorite element in an ultra-wide-angle lens, and featuring BR Optics, 1 UD lens, and 3 GMo aspheric lenses, plus Sub-wavelength coating in 1 location and Air Sphere coating in 2 for minimized ghosting.
• 11-blade aperture for smooth, circular bokeh.
• Iris ring compatible with EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, and EOS R6 Mark III cameras; plus Lens Function button and Control Ring.

Availability

The Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens are currently expected to be available by the end of February 2026, for estimated retail prices of $1,899.00 and $2,599.00 respectively4. For more information about Canon's latest innovations and products, please visit www.usa.canon.com.

1 As of February 3, 2026 according to Canon data

2 As of August 23, 2010 according to Canon data

3 Among full-frame lenses manufactured by Canon with a focal length wider than 20mm

4 Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice.

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