TOKYO, May 15, 2012—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced today that the company's EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM interchangeable lens has been honored in Japan with the prestigious Camera Grand Prix 2012 "Lens of the Year Award." The accolade marks the second award to date for the Canon fisheye lens, which was also named "Best Professional DSLR Lens in 2012" in Europe by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA).*1
The Camera Grand Prix, considered the most sought-after camera and lens product awards in Japan, is organized by the Camera Journal Press Club,*2 comprising journalists from major domestic photography and camera magazines. Separated into four award categories, the 29th Camera Grand Prix honored Canon's EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM with the "Lens of the Year Award" based on a review of lens products introduced in the Japanese market during the past year.
In addition, the fisheye lens was selected for one of TIPA's world-renowned photography and imaging "Best Product" awards: "Best Professional DSLR Lens in 2012." The two awards are a testament to the industry's wide recognition of the EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM's innovative, extreme wide angle and fisheye performance, made possible by Canon's optical technologies.
Delivering both 180-degree diagonal angle of view and 180-degree circular fisheye in a single zoom lens, Canon's EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM enables a wide range of stunning imaging possibilities with unique and interesting perspectives. The lens was selected for this year's Camera Grand Prix award thanks to such factors as its 8-15mm focal length range,and its high-image-quality performance made possible by the incorporation of UD (ultra-low dispersion)-glass and high-precision glass-mold aspherical elements to correct for aberrations. The lens was also recognized for its Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC), which minimizes the occurrence of ghosting and flare; its compact design delivering enhanced portability; and a dust-proof, moisture-proof structure for reliable shooting even in harsh weather conditions.
Canon EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens
