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| Specifications | Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye Lens |  |
| Focal Length Range | 8-15mm | |
| APS-C Sensor DSLRs Only? | N | |
| Lenses / Groups | 14/11 | |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 180º - 175º 30' | |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 180º - 142º | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 180º - 91º 46' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4-22 | |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 19.1 oz | |
| Actual Weight | 19.2 oz | |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.8 oz | |
| In-Use Weight | 20.1 oz | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.09 x 3.27” | |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.08 x 3.56” | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 3.65” | |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.09” | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.5 x 1.06” | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min / Max) | 3.85 / 3.85” | |
| Size of Rings - Zoom / Focus | 0.61” / 0.56” | |
| Filter Size | namm | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 92° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Info Provided to Camera? | Y | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 5.9” | |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 5.75” / 5.75” | |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.39x | |
| MM with 12mm Extension Tube | ||
| MM with 25mm Extension Tube | ||
| MM with 250D Closeup Lens | ||
| MM with 500D Closeup Lens | ||
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 62° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Model / Included? | EW-77 / Y | |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / Y | |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | |
| Metal Mount? | Y | |
| Extender Compatible? | N | |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1219 | |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | ||
| History | ||
| Year Introduced | 2010 | |
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