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Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye Lens Compared to the Tamron 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens
| Specifications | Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye Lens | Tamron 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2010 | 2015 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 14/11 | 10/8 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 180º - 175º 30' | 52° 21' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 180º - 142º | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 180º - 91º 46' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4-22 | f/1.8-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 19.1 oz (540g) | 19.2 oz (544g) |
| Actual Weight | 19.2 oz (544g) | 19.2 oz (545g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.8 oz (24g) | 0.9 oz (25g) |
| In-Use Weight | 20.1 oz (568g) | 20.1 oz (570g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.09 x 3.27” (78.5 x 83mm) | 3.17 x 3.6” (80.4 x 91.4mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.08 x 3.56” (78 x 90.4mm) | 3.19 x 3.93” (80.9 x 99.9mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 3.65” (92.8mm) | 3.93” (99.9mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.09” (2.4mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.5 x 1.06” (88.8 x 26.8mm) | 3.49 x 1.82” (88.7 x 46.3mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 3.85 - 3.95” (97.9 - 100.3mm) | 5.51 - 5.51” (140 - 140mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.56” / 0.61” (14.3mm / 15.5mm) | 1.09” (27.8mm) |
| Filter Size | n/a | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | USD |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 92° | 212° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 5.91” (150mm) | 11.42” (290mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 5.75” / 5.75” (146mm / 146mm) | 11.1” (282mm) |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.39x | 0.29x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 62° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / EW-77 Buy ► | Y / HF012 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / Y | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | Y / / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1219 Buy ► | / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 45mm = 5.41' | |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 45mm = 1650mm | |
| Review | Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye Lens | Tamron 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens |
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