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

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

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