Canon has announced a new RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE lens for virtual reality content creators who use APS-C cameras from its EOS R System.
The new RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE lens shown on the EOS R7 camera. (Source: Canon.)
The new lens joins the existing RF 5.2mm f/2.8L DUAL FISHEYE, further expanding the options available to VR content creators and making it easier to create high-quality 3D VR footage. In order to simulate human binocular vision the two lenses are positioned side by side so as to create two separate images that correspond to the views from the left and right eyes. This stereoscopic effect enables depth perception in VR, making the experience more immersive. 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 f/3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE is the first 3D lens with Autofocus from Canon, with a One Shot Autofocus setting to further simplify the creation process.
With the demand for VR content creation increasing (the market is projected to grow to more than 22 billion U.S. dollars by 2025), the latest lens makes creating 3D content more achievable. Canon also announced today that it is working on developing the RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM DUAL lens for capturing 3D visuals as part of the EOS VR System lineup and is aiming for a release within the year. For more information visit: https://global.canon/en/news/2024/20240611.html
So far, the lens is currently only compatible with the EOS R7 camera. The new lens has an RRP of AU$1,999 and is scheduled to be available in Australia from late June. Click here for more information.