The Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II is the definitive optical tool for architectural, interior, and landscape photographers who require absolute precision in perspective control. Unlike standard wide-angle lenses, this L-Series Tilt-Shift lens features independent movements that allow the user to physically alter the relationship between the lens and the sensor plane. The “Shift” function corrects converging vertical lines, preventing tall buildings from appearing to fall backward, while the “Tilt” function allows for the manipulation of the plane of focus, enabling extended depth of field without stopping down the aperture—or creating the “miniature effect” selective focus look.
Significantly improved over its predecessor, the Mark II version features Canon’s TS Rotation system, which allows the tilt and shift mechanisms to be rotated independently of each other. This freedom enables photographers to tilt and shift in orthogonal or parallel directions, a critical feature for complex technical compositions. Optically, the lens is constructed with high-precision molded glass aspherical elements and UD glass to suppress chromatic aberration. It is also coated with Canon’s Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) to dramatically reduce flare and ghosting, which is vital when shooting interiors with bright window light or exterior structures against the sun. Note: This is a manual focus only lens.
Technical Specifications:
- Focal Length: 24mm
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
- Tilt: ±8.5°
- Shift: ±12mm
- Rotation: ±90° (Mount), ±90° (Tilt/Shift Mechanism)
- Minimum Focus Distance:21 m
- Max Magnification:34x
- Filter Thread: 82 mm
- Dimensions:5 x 106.9 mm
- Weight: 780 g
