Shoot VR with Canon’s New RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens

It’s time to create VR through a new lens. The RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens brings VR to Canon EOS, opening a world of possibilities for digital storytellers. It’s the world’s first digital interchangeable lens that shoots stereoscopic 3D 180° VR to a single image sensor*, outputting a single image file for a convenient VR workflow. This L-Series RF mount lens is compact, lightweight, and portable, shooting stereoscopic 3D* with a 60mm interpupillary distance and a maximum aperture of f/2.8 to a deep depth of field f/16. An exciting new entry to the realm of 180° VR production, the RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens brings VR in reach.
Learn more: canon.us/rf_5_2mm_f2_8
*When paired with the Canon EOS R5 camera equipped with firmware update version 1.5.0 or later, and with the use of Canon EOS VR Software solutions. Viewing in 3D requires a compatible Head Mount Display.

[@cadmus777]

I'm not a Canon shooter, and there is a 0% chance I'll ever own this lens, but it's hard not to applaud the innovation here. Great job Canon!

[@eziitis8]

I am a canon shooter, already invested in RF L lenses and yeah. 0% of me getting this. Definitely interesting product though.

[@comeradecoyote]

What’s funny is this is actually building off a solution to making 3D images back in the film era. The Leica Stereo, as well as a few other stereo image adapters and prisms made in the 40’s and 50’s. The big difference here, is the field of view is much much wider thanks to the fisheye optics. But it’s definitely an interesting evolution of an older concept.

[@GaryBeilby]

Canon user, L lens investor. 0% chance of getting this cause stereo imagery just isn’t a thing. Every few years the tech developers try and wow us all with stereo TVs and stereo cameras and stereo content. And it always falls on its ass and fades into obscurity again because nobody wants to wear the devices you need to appreciate the rather subtle difference it makes.

[@Kharrari]

same

[@petethorne5094]

@@GaryBeilby Quest owner and L-series Canon owner. here: I love 180 Stereoscopic VR video and the current options out there are rubbish. This looks great.

[@razvangogan]

I needed this 2 years ago while shooting my first VR180 Horror movie! This is genius!

[@CanonUSA]

The sequel is going to be incredible! Pre-order your RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens today at canon.us/2YqevFL and take advantage of available interest-free financing from PayPal. Hope this helps!

[@kife7723]

Gogane ce cauti aici? Nimeni nu s-a uitat la filmul ala

[@k.o.t.o.n.]

@@CanonUSA Why do you shoot 1080p video? Are you lazy Canon?

[@EthanfromEngland-]

@@k.o.t.o.n. probs for maximum compatibility

[@rosariocuria]

Canon's RF lineup gets more interesting day by day!

[@ElaztikaVR]

As a VR content creator & VR specialist as well as a Canon Shooter all my life, this is the best Christmas 🎄 gift ever

[@JevenDovey]

Amazing! Makes shooting VR 180 soooooo much easier. I can't wait to test one of these out

[@trivandrumcafe5636]

😍

[@no15minutecities]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@net200777]

Free ads coming soon

[@LifeExperimenter]

dop

[@ShervinShares]

will you upload a VR 180 video or vlog?!

[@wanderingcameraguy]

Love innovations like these that bring the next generation closer and closer.

[@adrianlodejavu]

Woww great job canon! This is unique

[@looeee]

My phone did this 10 years ago en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_Evo_3D

[@ReubenLiu13]

This is a surprise. I'm not sure how this will work in my type of work, but I want it already.

[@ralphsaad8637]

This is revolutionary. Can't wait for the release!

[@777.productions8]

Canon just broke the internet with this lenses, this is different and I love it

[@martinstanek3632]

Not the target customer of this, but boy! Thumbs up for the innovation! You guys rock. Love my Canon gear …

[@BobMaks3691]

*_Капец... Впервые вижу стекло с двумя стёклами... Да ещё и с фокусным 5.2... Браво !_*

[@addltd]

OMG didn't see that one coming...simply amazing!

[@schleicher12000]

Anyone else remember the Canon 3D lens for the Canon XL1/2 from 2000-2002? This reminds me of that. Definitely ahead of its time.

[@bmurching]

Impressive and curious how this lens splits dual world views across a single sensor. Cool!

[@SoundOfYourDestiny]

Watch the video. It's fisheye, so the resulting images are circular and side-by-side on the sensor. It's a bummer for 3-D photography.

[@ericellsworth9852]

Cant wait to see someone pair this up with the new Red V-Raptor camera. 8k vr 120fps here we go!

[@smashexentertainment676]

Love how Canon always not only cares about quality and innovations, but also doesn't forget about creativity. Canon's the best.

[@99Plastics]

Mate theres not much innovation here, been around for a while. They just pushed it to the consumer market first lol

[@phamburger]

Oh man this lens is what I've been waiting for - on my favorite camera series no less! I really wish I knew this was coming. "I'm never going to shoot in 8K" was the thought I had when I got the R6. THIS would be the only reason I'd shoot in 8K! Please support VR on the R6 too. It'll give me time to upgrade.

[@Citizenflaba]

@Plushies TV if you turn off the EVF and the LCD you can run the R5 in 8k and 4k HQ indefinitely without overheating (beyond 2 hours). Unsure if you can do this with the phone wireless monitoring app but this method works with an external monitor such as the atmos ninja V or V+. I agree that its unfortunate that the overheating is constraining and not ideal for professional shoots where continuous shooting for hours is expected. The fact that the 4k60p mode is line skipped and 4k120p is probably even less sharp is disappointing as well, thankfully 4kHQ24p and 8k30p are super sharp and not compromised and thus make for a great value proposition for those wiling and able to deal with the hoops needed to make use of the body. Hopefully the next generation or two of R5 successors (R5 II and R5 III) can have 24, 30, 60 and 120 HQ, not line skipped and avoid overheating without unconventional workarounds.

[@Citizenflaba]

I just realized that 8k at the maximum the R5 does is 30fps is WAY too choppy for VR. 4kHQ60 or 8k needs to be added in firmware if this is going to be viable. 30fps for vr makes people sick. I don't know how likely it is that they'll do that but, its likely that the lens will be most useful on next generation bodies since we do not currently have HQ frame rates above 30 for the R5.

[@CaptainJack63]

@Plushies TV Citizenflaba is correct in that the heating issues are absent when using the Atmos Ninja V or V+ because all the video is pushed out to the external recorder via the HDMI port and the EVF/LCD are turned off. It's the EVF and LCD screen that's causing the overheating issue. Also note the Atmos Ninja V+ will save you money in storage cards as they are cheaper than the CFexpress cards that are used internally in the R5.

[@khandam7709]

@Plushies TV just pay $400 and get the camera modifed with copper heat sink

[@SoundOfYourDestiny]

And have a legitimate HDMI connector so you can rig the camera properly for video.

[@RamonLinares]

I didn't know I needed this until now...

[@longliveclassicmusic]

SAME HERE

[@NLvideo]

right 🤣🤣🤣

[@dickarias1489]

😆

[@JustinCarf]

At first I thought I wouldn't have a use for this lens, but thought it was really cool...the more I think about it, this could be an incredible asset for real estate space..

[@JtWhissel]

That was my initial use case thought for it.

[@karamelahi2808]

Absolutely. The applications are boundless.

[@FilmByteProductions]

Some amazing astrophotography time-lapses are going to come from this!

[@msamiullah001]

that is some innovation, simply amazing !!!!

[@danielbelik]

It is not an innovation, beam splitter attachments were invented more than 100 years ago.

[@technics6215]

Awesome lens. Awesome camera. I wonder how hard it was to make it f/2.8. Nice job Canon. I wish I could afford R5 and that even more awesome thing...

[@tanweercaa]

Simply AMAZING.🌷

[@shouldigetit]

This is super cool, way to go Canon!

[@Maebbie]

saviour of VR180 right here!

[@filibertkraxner305]

This is wild! Much respect, even if I don't do a lot of video myself.

[@DylanStarkTV]

The future 😮

[@janeisenbeton9030]

I can't wait to play with this in 15 years.

[@goldenchabala8275]

Wow, amazing engineering work there and I also love your camera stand what make is it?

[@danivar86]

Pretty cool. I don't see myself needing this at the moment but perhaps it's just a matter of time before my clients start asking for VR content.

[@ThatGuyInVegas]

New lens on my shopping list!

[@kevintimmons446]

This looks amazing for property clients. I hope you will add this to the R6

[@ReclusiveEagle]

Doesn't stop them from taking iPhone pictures and seeing the value in proper Real Estate photos though

[@michael-4k4000]

I now this lens and only this lens. I do sports, portrait, street photography, landscape and product. This lens is a do all work horse.

[@hartleyfoto]

Fascinating--can't help but be intrigued by this unique lens. From an operational standpoint, however, those dual protruding fisheyes look awfully prone to damage. Not sure how to protect them, tho.

[@chriswheelington6592]

MIND BLOWN 🤯

[@NoSuRReNDeR001]

I AM SO glad I stayed with you Canon... my r5 is ready!

[@mixedgtv4621]

i will try it :D i love vr and now i can creat movies for this Room Toure in VR, imagefilm, in VR travel in VR, im so Hyped. No Limits

[@AlexandrePRODHOMME]

Great innovation, will see use of this in VFX for sure

[@CAROLINABACKYARD]

As a first time can using I will 100% get this lens just because I’m trying to get a different look than everybody else

[@caesarblanko1399]

The first feature i would put in, is how you can navigae smoothly from one point to another in the image

[@collimationtv2176]

We would love to test this out. We have the perfect use cases.

[@CLSMAG]

Make it possible. 😍

[@kagisoramakobeng2777]

That is beautiful...I keep wondering as to when I will have ownership of a camera. But I will patiently wait for such a blessing in one of the days.

[@BracerJack]

This is going to change everything !

[@saleshobsenz6225]

Wow what an innovation ❤️

[@lunara69]

You should make also stereo lens with two anamorphic lenses, for use camera sensor space more effective.

[@chrismcduffiephoto]

Really innovative product. I'm curious if there will be a C-log2 update for the R5?

[@waynosfotos]

Interesting, i think this may not be an immediate hit, but it will get popular over time as it will be great for real-estate and capturing a view to capture crowds, like weddings, etc. It also offers a new look.

[@ZMCarsandMore]

My exact thoughts. This lense will be more expensive in the future.

[@qaz111111qaz111111]

Who made the tripod head the camera is sitting on? That thing looks fantastic as well.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

With the Apple Vision Pro release, this lens is now on my radar. Will there be a plugin release for Final Cut Pro?

[@ronniemason9291]

Goes to show you how great human vision is. I expect this to be an excellent product as usual for Cannon.

[@DaveMody]

Is there a path to capturing footage on this and showing on a 3D projector via 3D BluRay player or other?

[@LetMeTellYouSomeTing]

I don’t even know what I’m gonna use it for. But I wannnnnnt it!!!

[@rickierecardophotography7406]

I want to see the finished images after shooting with this dual lens

[@Sofian375]

Is it possible to redirect the left and right source so they share the same path? This way by using liquid crystal shutters we could use the full surface of the sensor for each image.

[@skyscraperfan]

I hope it will also work with the R3 and R6, even if the resolution is lower there.

[@CanonUSA]

Hi! You'll need an EOS R5 to use the new RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens. Hope this helps!

[@mohammadaqib6661]

Seems amazing , i have an experience with canon 8-15mm Fish eye lense.

[@adityareddydevarla8151]

Now this is the beginning of the future.. ❤️

[@kaminobatto]

Wow! This is creative! Canon is definitely leading the pack these days!

[@SoundOfYourDestiny]

Except when they put Micro-HDMI video outputs on their high-end cameras, effectively rendering them an unprofessional joke.

[@DubsBrown]

My canon now gets 👀! Also can we get a RF T/S and a RF pancake pretty please

[@msnspy]

As a hyper lapse stereoscopic shooter using the a1 am willing to make the jump to r5 for this lens alone 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@adventureproductionz]

what’s ur set up like?

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

I had to check the calendar to see if it was April 1st again lol

[@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision]

Pushing the boundaries..... Good one.

[@sabyfoz538]

RF killing it

[@Rorsch]

I wonder how open are the live view functions. Could you potentially livestream directly to VR using local WiFi and with minimal latency?

[@glynnelectric]

I’d love to do a live stream from in the air

[@Filmagens1080pa4k]

My Dream, congrats Canon !!!!! Nice !!!

[@GC-uq2pd]

I was not expecting that :O I've never seen something like that before :O

[@CaptainJack63]

I couldn't focus on the lens as I really wanted to know who manufacturers that tripod with arm. I have a cheap knockoff that flexes a bit too much.

[@RodCine]

Ohh man so much great technology. I wish they make one for Nikon. Amazing stuff Canon 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@legendp2011]

8k actually makes sense for vr

[@suparick]

This is a serious game changer. VR is just really taking off and the pro cameras are expensive. Bravo Canon…. Signed A Sony Shooter

[@SoundOfYourDestiny]

"VR is just really taking off " Are you serious? The VR hype machine failed, and the entire thing died years ago. Nobody should've been surprised, when people whined about even having to wear lightweight glasses to see 3-D movies. Why did anyone think people would strap heavy-ass, expensive-ass, low-resolution contraptions onto their heads in great numbers?

[@suparick]

@@SoundOfYourDestiny I think you might want to update your research and take a look at the near future forecasts. You’re about to be really wrong about this, or maybe I will. Let’s check back in a couple of years and see which comment aged the best.

[@filmmakersworld]

Looks cool guys!

[@jordanfish]

Any plans for a non-VR version? I would love to see a similar product for projecting a more general purpose focal length onto a sensor. Perhaps you could use 2x anamorphic elements to capture two side-by-side 4k images onto one sensor.

[@SoundOfYourDestiny]

Amen. The fisheye ruins it for 3-D photography.

[@uniworkhorse]

Imagine the possibilities for indie VR films!

[@anatolyivanov890]

Dat tripod assembly! Certainly pro photographer.

[@aaoktaviana]

Great innovation Canon..

[@dolwolfianphotography]

At 1999 price tag you have to use a screw driver for focus the second lens 🙄😂🤕

[@2011mrnoah]

VR are coming to the people, lol imagine all the wedding and events that you could feel that you are there in that time and place

[@Tharunjpeg]

Wow finally we get some creative lens.

[@tpain525]

Final innovation... this is wilddddd

[@Ivan_Domazet]

I see you have it pushed out on the arm so you don’t capture the tripod legs. Does this mean it will not be practical for use with a gimbal?

[@adrianperezvideography7180]

Thinking the same way

[@EthanTrewhitt]

This is a good question. The tripod legs would usually extend beyond the front of the lens when the lens is pointed toward the horizon, thus requiring the extension. I would think that most gimbals that keep their mechanics behind the plane of the lens should be safe. But it would be good for Canon to explicitly address it.

[@YHWHsCrusader]

Incredible!!

[@QiangQiangVRTV]

Just wondering, if R5 is the main and 8k 30. Will it be possible to update firmware to add in 6k 60 fps?

[@vmaykel]

Thanks for your videos. Could you help me with this one : Canon ef 50 mm f/1.4 usm vs canon ef 85 mm f/1.8 usm (in my range of budget)? Which one do you recommend for pictures of people dancing or any occasion indoor in a low light conditions?

[@CanonUSA]

Hy Maykel! These are good options. You will want to consider your subjects. The 85mm will have a tighter angle of view. While good for individual portraits and close-ups it may not be convenient for group photos or environmental images. You can ask our camera support agents for more details. They can be reached at 1-800-652-2666 Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET, Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ET, excluding holidays. We hope this helps.

[@danilkozyatnikov8953]

Awesome move Canon!

[@thomasprechais9592]

Amazing 😍🔥

[@user-uc3lp6tz7q]

How can it be that such a large company of photography has found a video that is not really high quality to say the least

[@vijaya.choudhary]

interesting - so this can be used for 360 videos? If we make a rig and place 3 cameras and use 3 vr lenses we would be able to shoot 3D 360 videos in 8k ??

[@BrianGreenstone]

Will there be a Final Cut Pro version of the plugin?

[@lvho2402]

Hopefully the availability will be better than for the other RF lenses, I ordered an RF100-500 and an RF14-35 months ago.... are just not delivered yet!

[@CanonUSA]

Hi! We plan to start shipping the new RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens in December 2021. Pre-order yours now at canon.us/2YqevFL and be among the first to experience it!

[@CalculatinGenius]

this is so cool omg

[@TomaszBrodecki]

If both image circles are 4096px in diameter, then how did you arrive at "8K"? There's a chance those are typos and at 1:16 you wanted to say "4K 30p or "2K 60p"

[@michael_swardh]

Cool lens, I have no use for it, but I want one 😁😁😁

[@hunglemed]

I like innovations, thumbs up

[@Mudye]

Me: oh cool a 3D lens, it’s like the 3DS but higher res *sees the price* *sees the subscription service for the software*

[@AMMIELARISE]

Impressive! I wish it was compatible canon 90D

[@corwingarber]

looks dope

[@VISHALKUMAR-bs3th]

Something very innovative 👍

[@mendelsphotography]

Looks great to me but i would like 1. to see some price range of what it might cost and estimate Release date. 2. support for the R6 and R3 Also

[@CanonUSA]

Hi! The new RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens has a suggested retail price of $1,999 and should be available in December 2021. You'll need an EOS R5 to use this lens. Hope this helps!