Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye

Specialized stereoscopic 3D VR fisheye lens

Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 16
Price 10
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 5051C001

Key Features

DESIGN Stereoscopic 3D VR lens with 190-degree field of view
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 aperture for low light performance
OPTICS Two UD elements to reduce chromatic aberration
COATING SWC (Subwavelength Structure Coating) to reduce ghosting
MOUNT Canon RF mount for full-frame mirrorless cameras
FOCUS Manual focus operation for both lenses simultaneously
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for EOS R5 and R5 C systems
CONSTRUCTION L-series professional weather-resistant build
VR SUPPORT Designed for Canon EOS VR System workflow
FILTERS Rear gelatin filter holder for ND filters
APERTURE CONTROL Electromagnetic diaphragm control
DIMENSIONS Compact design for immersive VR content creation
WEIGHT Lightweight construction for gimbal compatibility

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Relies on IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present L-series standard

How-to Use Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Stereoscopic 3D VR Fisheye
Focal Length 5.2mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/16
Angle of View 190 degrees
Minimum Focus 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.03x
Lens Construction 12 elements in 10 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7
Filter Type Rear Gelatin
Weather Sealing Yes (Dust and moisture resistant)
Weight 350g
Dimensions 53.5 x 112.5 x 76 mm