Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual Lens

The Canon RF-S 7.8 mm f/4 STM Dual Lens expands Canon’s innovative dual-lens lineup, purpose-built for VR and 3D content creation. Reviewers praise it as one of the most accessible, high-quality VR solutions on the market — compact, easy to use, and capable of producing immersive stereoscopic video without complicated setups.

Optimised for APS-C RF-mount cameras, this lens features two perfectly aligned 7.8 mm optical paths that capture left and right-eye images simultaneously on a single camera sensor. This dual-image capture system ensures precise alignment and depth consistency, allowing for seamless post-production processing via Canon’s EOS VR Utility or EOS VR Plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro.

Each lens provides a 144° diagonal field of view, combining into a full 180° stereoscopic image ideal for 3D virtual reality. The f/4 aperture balances depth of field with low-light capability, while Canon’s optical coatings deliver rich contrast and colour accuracy even in challenging lighting environments.

The STM (Stepping Motor) autofocus system ensures smooth, quiet focus transitions — perfect for video and live VR recording where noise must be minimal. Manual focus override is available for precise control, and the design is calibrated for minimal focus shift between left and right channels, maintaining consistent depth and clarity across both eyes.

Physically, the RF-S 7.8 mm f/4 is lightweight (≈ 290 g) and compact, making it ideal for handheld or gimbal-mounted use. The rear filter holder accepts optional ND filters for outdoor VR production, ensuring exposure balance without bulky accessories. Canon’s build quality ensures long-term reliability, while the precise optical alignment between the dual lenses guarantees professional-grade VR realism.

For content creators, educators, or businesses exploring immersive media, this lens simplifies 3D production — no dual cameras, no sync issues, just clean, efficient capture with Canon’s trusted colour science and detail.

Whether you’re producing 3D VR experiences, interactive training material, or artistic short films, the RF-S 7.8 mm f/4 STM Dual Lens is your gateway to immersive storytelling that feels as real as being there.

IMAGING
• Dual 7.8 mm focal length (APS-C format)
• Maximum aperture: f/4
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Field of view per eye: ≈ 144° diagonal

OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION & FEATURES
• 11 elements in 8 groups per optical path
• Super Spectra Coating for reduced flare & ghosting
• Dual-lens alignment for 180° stereoscopic VR capture

FOCUS & PERFORMANCE
• STM autofocus motor – fast & silent
• Manual focus override with clutch mechanism
• Minimum focus distance: 0.2 m
• Maximum magnification: 0.03×

BODY, SIZE & BUILD
• Dimensions: ≈ 121 × 83 × 54 mm
• Weight: ≈ 290 g
• Rear filter holder for ND / gel filters
• Mount: Canon RF-S

COMPATIBILITY & WORKFLOW
• Designed for APS-C EOS R cameras (e.g. R7, R10, R50)
• Optimised for Canon EOS VR Utility / Adobe Premiere Pro plug-in

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Canon RF-S 7.8 mm f/4 STM Dual Lens, front and rear caps, soft pouch, user manual / warranty

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