Canon Announces RF 7–14mm f/2.8–3.5 L Fisheye STM: World’s Widest RF Zoom

Canon has officially announced the RF 7–14mm f/2.8–3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens, expanding its RF-mount lineup with the world’s widest zoom lens to date.

Priced at $1,899 USD, this new L-series fisheye zoom offers a maximum 190° field of view, delivering dynamic perspectives for sports, landscapes, starscapes, video, and virtual reality applications.

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Canon RF 7–14mm f/2.8–3.5 L Fisheye STM Lens At a Glance

• Introducing the new Canon ultra-wide-angle zoom (7-14mm) lens – the ultimate creative tool for extreme close-up action imagery with unique distortion, and extraordinary perspectives.
• World’s first fisheye zoom lens that covers a 190-degree angle of view.*
• Can achieve both “circular” fisheye imagery (at 7mm Wide position) and “full frame” diagonal fisheye (at 14mm Tele position) imagery.
• Variable aperture lens support f/2.8 at the widest angle and f/3.5 at the telephoto setting.
• Built-in support for use of EF-to-EOS R mount adapter drop-in filters (Clear, CPL, V-ND).
• High image quality featuring 5 UD lens elements, 2 replica aspheric elements.
• Reduced ghosting and anti-reflectivity with Air sphere coating (ASC).
• Leadscrew-type STM focus drive with minimum focusing as close as 5.9-inches.
• Enhanced operability for photo and video with dedicated Lens Function button, Control Ring,
• Zoom limit/Lock switch, Iris ring, and a practical size and weight.
• EOS VR System application support for monoscopic VR shooting.
• L-series reliability, with dust- and weather-resistant sealing and fluorine coating

Optical Innovation

The RF 7–14mm f/2.8–3.5 L Fisheye STM builds on the legacy of Canon’s groundbreaking EF 8–15mm f/4L Fisheye USM, the world’s first fisheye zoom lens. With its 7–14mm range, the new RF lens achieves both circular 190° fisheye at 7mm and diagonal 180° fisheye at 14mm. Its variable aperture of f/2.8 at the wide end and f/3.5 at the tele end provides brighter performance than its EF predecessor, enhancing low-light shooting and background separation.

Advanced Optical Design

Canon has equipped the lens with 5 UD elements, 2 replica aspheric lenses, and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) applied in three locations to reduce ghosting and flare. The leadscrew-type STM focus drive with position sensors ensures smooth, video-capable operation with minimal focus breathing—just 0.4% at wide and 1.5% at telephoto.

Creative Applications

Fisheye images captured with the RF 7–14mm can be converted using Canon EOS VR Utility for immersive viewing on PCs or head-mounted displays. This makes the lens particularly appealing to VR studios and creators seeking monoscopic shooting solutions. Its compatibility with Canon’s EF-to-EOS R mount adapter drop-in filters (Clear, CPL, Variable ND) further enhances creative flexibility.

Price and Availability

The Canon RF 7–14mm f/2.8–3.5 L Fisheye STM will be available by the end of February 2026 at a retail price of $1,899 USD. It launches alongside the RF 14mm f/1.4 L VCM prime lens, expanding Canon’s ultra-wide offerings for RF-mount users.

Final Thoughts

The Canon RF 7–14mm f/2.8–3.5 L Fisheye STM sets a new benchmark in ultra-wide imaging, offering professionals and VR creators unprecedented perspectives with Canon’s renowned optical quality. With brighter apertures, advanced coatings, and immersive VR compatibility, this lens is poised to become a staple for those seeking dynamic fisheye imagery in the RF system.