Canon RF-S 3.9mm Dual Fisheye VR Lens

The Canon RF-S 3.9mm Dual Fisheye VR Lens is an APS-C virtual reality (VR) lens that makes creating high-quality 3D VR footage even easier. This dual fisheye lens incorporates two separate lenses positioned side by side to simulate human binocular vision. Each lens captures an image from a slightly different perspective, creating two separate images corresponding to the views from the left and right eyes. This stereoscopic effect enables depth perception in VR, making the experience more immersive.

Compatible from launch with the EOS R7 camera, the RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE provides a left and right perspective, neatly combined into one compact dual fisheye optical design and expands the range of cameras that are a part of the EOS VR System. The new 144-degree recording angle provides a narrower field of view compared to VR180 shooting. This, alongside the large depth of field, makes it easy for users to set up and keep attention on their subject – with less concern about supporting equipment, such as lighting or tripods making it into the shot. The focus ring, which can be assigned to another function, such as aperture or ISO for practical shooting solutions, helps users stay fully immersed in the action. The RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE is the first 3D lens with Autofocus (AF) from Canon, with a One Shot Autofocus (AF) setting to further simplify the creation process.

It is the first non-L Series lens to feature premium quality Air Sphere Coating which prevents aberrations, such as flare and ghosting. It also utilises two Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements per lens, helping to produce sharp images. The f/3.5 aperture delivers high-quality footage when shooting in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations. No setting is off limits for creative 3D storytelling, from dimly lit forests to brightly lit stadiums. For even greater creative flexibility, the RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE has a rear-mounted filter holder for both screw-on and gelatin filters.

When it comes to viewing the content captured on the RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE in a headset, the 3D stereoscopic lens brings high levels of realism. The 144-degree viewing angle results in a natural, forward-facing view that uses peripheral vision to fully immerse the viewer. When viewed through a compatible headset, simulations also benefit from the lens’ 60mm interpupillary distance, which closely resembles human vision – providing a realistic 3D effect for subjects.

Easy set up

The Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens is easy to set up with your EOS R7. Simply attach it to your camera, set your focus and you're ready to go. This removes the need for multiple camera setups and quick and easy installation in most environments.

Output to head-mounted displays

When content captured by this lens is viewed using a Head Mounted Display (HMD), the two images captured by the left and right lenses are projected onto the left and right screens, presenting the image as if it were a 3D scene being viewed with the naked eye.

STREAMLINED VR WORKFLOW

Canon’s EOS VR System also includes the Canon VR Utility application and EOS VR Plug-in for Adobe® Premiere® Pro to make the image conversion process, from a dual circular fisheye image to a more recognisable side-by-side equirectangular 180° VR format, effortless.

HANDLING EASE 

The angle of view of 144º allows the user to shoot clear images without capturing other photographic equipment, such as tripods, gimbals and microphones in the shot. Canon VR Utility allows the conversion of 144º angle viewing data to 180º VR images