Canon produces some of the best, fastest, and sharpest lenses in the industry. But not all lenses are created equal for underwater use. John Brigham, VP of Ikelite and head of product development, goes through our top 3 choices for shooting the full frame mirrorless Canon EOS R5 underwater.
Canon R5 Underwater A-Z
INTRO: Performance and Specifications
STEP 1: Best Canon RF Lenses for Underwater Photography
STEP 2: How to Assemble Your Ikelite 200DL or 50DL Underwater Housing
STEP 3: Setting up Ikelite Underwater Strobes with DL5 DS Link TTL Converter
STEP 4: Top 3 Custom Settings for Underwater Use
STEP 1: Best Canon RF Lenses for Underwater
When choosing a lens for underwater it's important to remember that shooting behind a dome or flat port underwater is like putting a pair of glasses on your camera. The housing port acts like a modifier which changes your lens' field of view and sharpness.
Watch the video to find out which lenses perform best inside of a housing and why you will want to add them to your kit. Lenses covered:
- Canon EF 8-15mm Fisheye with EF to RF Adapter
- Canon RF 14-35mm F4 IS USM
- Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
Continue through the series to learn all of the details of getting the maximum performance out of this highly capable system.
NEXT STEP: How to Assemble Your Ikelite 200DL or 50DL Underwater Housing
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John Brigham is the Vice President & head of product development at Ikelite. He was born with a flair for design and an entrepreneurial spirit as son of Ikelite founder Ike Brigham. He worked his way up in the business and is a natural fit in the R&D side of things. John dives the equipment as much as possible to test product and put himself in the "fins" of the user. You may also find him on the other end of an email or phone call when you reach out for product advice and support. When he's not underwater he's flying drones, setting off rockets, training his German Shepherd "T2", and spending time with his family.
Additional Reading
200DL Underwater Housing for Canon EOS R5
50DL Underwater Housing for Canon EOS R5
Canon EOS R5 Underwater Photos & Review
Underwater with the Canon RF 100mm Macro Lens and EOS R5
Why You Need a Fisheye Lens Underwater
Why You Need Strobes Underwater
The Next Generation of Professional Underwater Strobes