For discerning architectural photographers, there is no lens that is too wide. Tilt and shift movements, features normally found on large format cameras, can be bestowed upon a smaller format of camera with a lens such as this Canon 17mm f/4L TS-E Lens.
Being a Canon "L" lens, by definition it is a premium Canon optic. The 17mm TS-E has several distinct elements that make it stand apart from more common glass. Firstly, designers integrated a set of physical controls that allows users to rotate the direction of the tilt and shift independently of one another. Secondly, there is ±6.5° of tilt and ±12mm of shift that gives photographers ample ability to correct for perspective when taking images of interior or exterior spaces, and landscapes.
Focal Length | 17mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Canon EF |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 104° |
Tilt-Shift | +/- 6.5° Tilt +/- 12 mm Shift |
Minimum Focus Distance | 9.84" / 25 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.14x |
Optical Design | 18 Elements in 12 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 8, Rounded |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Image Stabilization | None |
Filter Size | None |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.5 x 4.21" / 88.9 x 106.9 mm |
Weight | 1.8 lb / 820 g |
Package Weight | 2.465 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.2 x 5.5 x 5.4" |
Reviews Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Wide Angle Tilt Shift Manual Focus Lens (Canon Malaysia)