Canon RF 7-14mm F/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Announced

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by Jeff LochFebruary 5^th, 2026

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Canon has just announced a new fisheye lens for their EOS R-series and RF-mount Cinema EOS cameras: the RF 7-14mm F/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM. This creative lens covers full-frame image sensors and gives you a 180° diagonal fisheye at 14mm, and a circular fisheye 190° angle of view at 7mm. So, let’s take a closer look at it!

Fisheye lenses are designed to capture a very wide field of view, often creating curved lines and a unique look. Unlike regular wide-angle lenses, fisheyes add distortion on purpose, letting you fit more into the frame or achieve a certain style. They are especially popular with action-sports photographers who shoot skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX, and similar activities.

Canon already offers an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, the RF 10-20mm f/4 USM L IS STM, which was released in 2023. However, that lens is rectilinear and does not create the distortion or “fisheye look” you get with the new RF 7-14mm F/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM.

Canon RF 7-14mm F/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM – features

The Canon RF 7-14mm F/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM is fairly compact, measuring 3.0 inches (76.5mm) in diameter and 4.3 inches (109.4mm) long without the lens hood. It weighs 476g, or about 1.05 pounds.

While definitely not for everybody, this lens delivers on a Full-Frame mirrorless or cinema camera, offering a tremendous 190° angle of view at 7mm (circular fisheye) that shifts to a 180° diagonal fisheye at 14mm.

For APS-C camera bodies, this lens provides a diagonal fisheye image from 8.7mm onward, with a convenient “C” mark on the zoom ring indicating the widest setting before vignetting. There is a zoom limit switch on the lens so you don’t override the “C” mark.

The lens comes with a removable lens hood which exposes it massive, rounded front element. On full-frame cameras, you’ll see vignetting from the hood between 7 and 13mm. On APS-C cameras, there’s no vignetting from the hood between the telephoto end and the “C” setting.

At 7mm, the lens has a maximum aperture of F/2.8, which is quite bright for this type of lens. At 14mm, the maximum aperture changes to F/3.5.

As this is an L-series lens, it features a dust and weather-resistant construction, a dedicated control ring with click stops, and a Lens Function button for user-customizable operation. Also, the RF 7-14mm F/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM features internal zooming, which means it keeps its length constant throughout the zoom range. This internal zooming is great for this lens, as it’ll help prevent dust from entering.

The RF 7-14mm F/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM uses an STM focus drive for smooth, quiet autofocus. You can also make manual adjustments at any time.

Lens design

The lens design of the Canon RF 7-14mm F/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM consists of 16 elements in 11 groups, including five Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) and two aspheric elements, along with Super Spectra (SSC), and Air Sphere (ASC) coatings on the rear surface of three lens elements for optimal image quality and minimized aberrations. A fluorine coating on the front lens element should help repel water and oil, making cleaning easier in harsh shooting conditions.

Like most lenses of this type, there are no front filter threads. Instead, there is a drop-in slot at the back of the lens, which works with the same filters as the EF–EOS R mount adapter. The lens comes with a clear drop-in filter A. It has a 9-blade aperture diaphragm, and the minimum focusing distance is 15cm (5.9 inches).

Price and availability

The Canon RF 7-14mm F/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM will be available at the end of February 2026 for $1,899. It comes with the EW-76 lens hood, front and rear lens caps, and a pouch.

For more information, please visit Canon’s website here.

What are your thoughts on this new fisheye zoom lens for Canon RF mirrorless and cinema cameras? Do you use fisheye lenses often? Share your opinions in the comments below!