Canon RF 5.2mm Dual Fisheye RF VR Lens

Overview
The Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens is a compact and professional virtual reality lens designed for capturing stunning 180° VR content. It features dual fisheye lenses that are perfectly aligned to capture an ultra-wide 190° field-of-view, providing a more immersive experience. The lens also boasts a fast f/2.8 aperture for exceptional performance in low light and is built with L-series quality to withstand demanding conditions. It also includes UD elements and SWC coatings for professional image quality and a built-in rear gelatin filter holder for increased flexibility when shooting in bright conditions.

The RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens is part of the Canon EOS VR SYSTEM, which includes a camera and software solution for transforming footage into a breathtaking visual experience. With its efficient and simplified workflow, the lens captures dual offset circular fisheye images onto a single Full Frame sensor, ready for processing with Canons powerful EOS VR Utility. The lens is also compatible with RAW video files, making it a great choice for professional videographers. With its L-series build and weather resistance, the RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens is a reliable and high-quality option for capturing stunning 180° VR content.

Summary
Focal Length: 5.2mm
Max Aperture: f/2.8
Lens Format: Full Frame
Lens Type: VR
Lens Mount: Canon RF
Weight: 0-2kg

Included in box
1 x RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE
1 x LENS CAP 5.2
1 x LENS DUST CAP RF
1 x HEXAGON WRENCH
1 x LENS CASE LS1014
1 x User Manual

About the Canon RF 5.2mm Dual Fisheye RF VR Lens
Capture views that are more than virtual
Capture the world in virtual reality thanks to the RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE; a compact, stereoscopic L-series RF lens capable of capturing super-sharp content that – with the rest of Canon’s EOS VR SYSTEM, including a camera and software solution – transforms footage into a truly breathtaking visual experience, immersing you within the environment.

Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens
A virtual reality lens that simplifies the capture and post-production of professional 180° VR content. Experience the video below through using a VR headset (for a fully immersive and stereoscopic experience), a mobile device or computer. An inspirational story captured by VR Director, Mary Matheson and Director of Photography, Richard Stegmann.

Amazingly practical (3D) 180° VR capture
The compact, single mount design simplifies quick camera setups for professional stereoscopic 180° VR capture, when using compatible high resolution, Full Frame, RF mount cameras, such as the EOS R51 and R5 C.

Efficient and simplified workflow
Featuring a stereoscopic 190° field of view, two offset circular fisheye images are perfectly synchronised and recorded side-by-side onto a single Full Frame sensor, ready for Canon’s powerful EOS VR Utility2/plug-in2 to seamlessly process for final edit, requiring no additional stitching.

RAW (8K / 60P) video workflow
Compatible RAW video files taken with supported cameras (including 8K / 60P RAW LT files from the EOS R5 C) are automatically processed within EOS VR Utility, further simplifying a RAW workflow with higher frame rates.

High quality image capture
Featuring perfectly aligned, dual forward facing fisheye lenses, the RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE utilises two UD elements per lens to correct for aberrations plus Canon’s special SWC coatings to reduce ghosting and flare, even in backlit conditions.

Fast f/2.8 aperture for low light shooting
The RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE performs superbly in low light thanks to a fast f/2.8 aperture with accurately synchronised exposure and precise control via a dual Electro Magnetic Diaphragm (EMD) design.

L-series build and weather resistance
Because it’s an L-series lens, the RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE is built for professional use. It is dust and splash resistant and features fluorine coatings to repel water and dirt on the lens surface.

Gel filter holder for precise exposure control
The RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE has a rear-mounted gelatin filter holder for pre-cut ND gels which can be used to help precisely control light levels when in use on 180° VR video productions.

Optical Features/Specifications
Image size Full Frame
35mm film equivalent focal length (mm) –
Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) 190°, 190°, 190°
Lens construction (elements/groups) 12/10
Special optics 2 x UD
Special features Dual Fisheye with Baseline length of 60mm
No. of diaphragm blades 7
Minimum aperture 16
Closest focusing distance (m) 0.2
Maximum magnification (x) 0.03
Control Ring No
Image stabilizer OIS –
Image stabilizer IBIS x OIS –
AF actuator –
Coatings Super Spectra, SWC
Fluorine Front
Physical Specifications
Dust/moisture resistance Rubber ring on lens mount
Exterior coating –
Filter diameter (mm) Rear-mounted gelatin filter (35x20mm)
Max. diameter x length (mm) (121.1 x 83.6) x 53.5
Weight (g) 350
Accessories
Lens cap Lens Cap 5.2 (center pinch type)
Lens hood –
Lens case/pouch LS1014
Rear cap Lens Dust Cap RF
Extender Compatibility Not Compatible
Other Accessories Hexagon wrench

Dual fisheye lens – Capturing a perfectly aligned stereoscopic image onto a single Full Frame sensor
F2.8 aperture – Exceptional performance in low light
L-series quality – Designed and built to perform in demanding conditions
190° field-of-view – Capturing an ultra-wide viewing angle for a more immersive experience
UD elements and SWC coatings – Professional image quality for sharp, high contrast images, with reduced ghosting and flare
Built-in rear gelatin filter holder – For increased flexibility when shooting in bright conditions
60mm baseline length – Providing a natural stereoscopic viewing experience
Dual EMD units – Precise control and synchronisation of the aperture ensures even exposure between the two left and right images