Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye vs Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye and Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye .

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Product
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Name Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Release Year 1987 2010
Release Date
MSRP 719 USD 1499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 15 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Focal Length 15 mm 8-15 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
7 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 78 mm
Length 62 mm 83 mm
Weight 330 gr 540 gr
Other
Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 8-15mm F4 L USM Fisheye
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter N/A N/A
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-77
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A