HELLBENDER Underwater Results with the Canon RF 10-20mm F4L Lens [VIDEO]

Featuring Bill Hawthorne

Aquatic Ecologist and Ikelite Ambassador Bill Hawthorne recently traveled to the waters of North Carolina (pre Hurricane Helene) to photograph the giant 2-foot-long Hellbender salamander during their breeding season. This presented the perfect opportunity to test out the new Canon RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM lens on his Canon EOS R6 II camera. Check out the results!

 

Take a Deeper Dive on the Canon RF 10-20mm Lens

The Canon RF 10-20mm is an exciting lens for underwater wide angle scenic photographers and split-shot enthusiasts. Bill Hawthorne calls it "incredibly sharp, fast, lightweight, and frankly darn cool." Bill shares an in-depth review of the Canon RF 10-20mm and it's best suited applications for underwater use. 

But how does it stack up in edge-sharpness compared to the fan favorite Canon EF 8-15mm Fisheye lens? Get a side-by-side and shot-for-shot comparison of these two lenses at various apertures in our Underwater Edge Sharpness Comparison Review.

 

Additional Viewing

A Review of the Canon RF 10-20mm for Underwater Photographers & Videographers

Freshwater Underwater Camera Settings and Technique

Underwater Edge Sharpness Comparison Canon EF 8-15mm Fisheye vs Canon 10-20mm

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GET the Canon 8-15mm Fisheye Before It's GONE! // Underwater Review & Results

River Junkie: Underwater Photography in the Freshwaters of Switzerland 

 

  

Bill Hawthorne is an aquatic ecologist specializing in the study of the freshwater springs of Florida. Bill focuses his studies and photography on freshwater species, most notably turtles. By sharing his underwater images, Bill hopes he'll expand his viewers' passion toward these unique environments and animals. Check out more of his work on his website, Instagram @billhawthornephotography, TikTok, and YouTube.