Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye 3D VR Lens

Explore new horizons in visual storytelling with Canon's RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR lens. Designed for compatibility with the EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera, this L-series lens stands as the world's first digital interchangeable lens capable of capturing stereoscopic 3D 180° VR imagery onto a single image sensor. The dual high-performance L-series fisheye lenses merge their imagery onto one sensor, producing remarkable results in a single file. This innovation streamlines your workflow by removing the necessity to synchronize and stitch multiple video files. Creators can effortlessly transition from conventional stills or video to stereoscopic 3D capture with a straightforward lens change. When paired with the EOS R5, this lens enables high-resolution video recording at DCI 8K 30fps and DCI 4K 60fps.

With firmware version 1.5.0 or later and one of Canon's VR software solutions, users can craft immersive 3D experiences that can be enjoyed on compatible head-mounted displays, such as the Oculus Quest 2 and others. Viewers will experience a vivid, expansive field of view, allowing them to engage with the scene simply by moving their heads. Whether you are a creative professional, an industry expert, or a newcomer to VR, this lens empowers you to create captivating experiences, capturing dynamic scenes for entertainment, tourism, training and education, real estate, storytelling, or any context where you wish to engage your audience.

This lens, specifically crafted for the Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera, allows for the creation of an engaging 3D experience. When the captured images are viewed on compatible head-mounted displays, such as the Oculus Quest 2, viewers can immerse themselves in the narrative you have constructed. With its stereoscopic 3D 180° VR capabilities, the audience can perceive realistic depth and freely move their heads to explore the surrounding environment. The lens boasts a meticulously engineered and optimized folded optical design, featuring distinct left and right optical systems. This design facilitates the capture of stereoscopic 3D imagery with a 180° field of view on a single full-frame image sensor.

Attaching this particular lens to an EOS R5 camera enables the production of a single file. This configuration offers a robust and efficient alternative to conventional VR systems, which typically utilize two distinct fisheye lenses mounted on separate cameras, resulting in the generation of two individual files. This approach significantly reduces the time and effort required both during the shooting process and in post-production, addressing challenges such as the alignment of multiple cameras, synchronization of multiple lenses, image stitching, audio synchronization, encoding, and additional complexities.

Stereoscopic 3D Imagery

This lens is equipped with dual 5.2mm fisheye lenses, strategically placed 60mm apart at the centers of the left and right lenses. This configuration closely mimics the interpupillary distance of human vision, resulting in a compelling and immersive experience that allows viewers to feel as though they are part of the scene depicted in the video or still images. Additionally, it enables viewers to adjust their viewing angle within a recorded environment, facilitating exploration through a compatible head-mounted display.

Dual-Synchronized Electro-Magnetic Diaphragm

Both the left and right fisheye lenses are equipped with distinct optical systems, which feature independent yet synchronized aperture mechanisms. Collectively, these systems manage the exposure of both lenses in a seamless and simultaneous manner, making the process of adjusting the aperture identical to that of any other RF lenses.

L-Series Lens Elements

Designed with 12 elements organized into 10 groups, this lens features two ultra-low dispersion glass elements and prisms in both the left and right lenses, resulting in remarkable color fidelity and clarity while minimizing chromatic aberration.

Subwavelength Structure Coating (SSC)

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 color balance in the scene.

Manual Focusing

The synchronized manual focusing of both lenses enables the user to adjust the focus of each lens individually through the manual focus ring. Furthermore, a left-right focus adjustment dial provides the capability to fine-tune the focus of the right lens independently from the left lens, utilizing the supplied hexagon wrench.

Large Aperture

The RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR lens features a versatile aperture range, enabling users to utilize a bright f/2.8 aperture for low-light conditions and a narrow f/16 aperture for enhanced depth of field and exposure control in well-lit settings. Furthermore, a gelatin filter holder is positioned at the rear of the lens, facilitating the use of optional gel filters, akin to earlier ultra-wide-angle lenses from Canon.

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 in tight spaces and easy to carry in a camera bag. The lens weighs under 1 lb and is just slightly over 2" in depth from the rear mount to the front side of the lens, creating a compact, portable, and lightweight solution.

Dust- and Water-Resistant Sealing with Fluorine Coating

Designed in accordance with L-series lens specifications, this lens incorporates a robust RF mount construction. It is equipped with dust- and water-resistant seals, allowing for reliable performance in adverse weather conditions. The front element is treated with a fluorine coating, which aids in repelling water, oil, and other contaminants such as fingerprints, thereby enabling swift and effortless cleaning without the need for solvents.