Canon has just officially announced the new Canon RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens.
It is designed for Canon EOS R7 APS-C mirrorless camera system, with a full-frame equivalence of 6.2mm is provided. The dual high-performance fisheye lenses allow you to capture stereoscopic 3D 180° VR imagery with a 144° field of view to a single image sensor, simplifying your workflow and saving you time in post.
This new lens costs $1,099, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Overview:
Make your Story more immersive with the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE lens.
As the newest member to the EOS VR System — this lens paired with the EOS R7 (firmware 1.5.0+) and one of Canon’s VR software solutions — you can create immersive 3D that can be experienced when viewed on compatible head mount displays including the Oculus Quest 2 and others. Viewers will be able to take in the scene with vivid, engaging images by simply moving their head. This lens was designed with APS-C sensors in mind, and carries on the tradition of its big brother (RF-5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE) of lenses that can capture stereoscopic 3D 180° VR imagery to a single image sensor.
Key Features
- The latest addition to the Canon EOS VR System, designed with APS-C sensor cameras in mind bringing VR content creation to a whole new segment. (Compatible exclusively with Canon EOS R7 at time of announcement).
- 144º field-of-view capture for 180º viewing format allows for easier VR content creation as you can use tripods, gimbals, and microphones without fear of seeing them in the final video.
- Excellent image quality: highlights include two UD elements, and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to minimize ghosting.
- Screw-on filter thread (30.5mm) and filter holder for cut gel or polyester filters are available at the rear of the lens.
- Canon leadscrew type STM (stepping motor) focus drive allows you to use autofocus like any other RF lens, so you can pre-focus with confidence right before filming (Servo AF not
- available during video shooting).
- A powerful solution for those that want to step-up from a compact 180º VR cams without breaking the bank.
- Impressively compact and light — approx. 0.6 lbs./290 g., and only 2.1 inches deep.
Designed for the EOS R7 APS-C mirrorless camera system, a full-frame equivalence of 6.2mm is provided. The dual high-performance fisheye lenses allow you to capture stereoscopic 3D 180° VR imagery with a 144° field of view to a single image sensor, simplifying your workflow and saving you time in post. Pairing this lens with the EOS R7 allows recordings up to 4K 30 fps. Autofocus is available when capturing stills via a gear-type STM motor.
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