Canon Canon EF Tilt-Shift

TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

24mm
f/3.5
Tilt-Shift
780 g
Min focus 0.21 m

Quick answer

A manual-focus tilt-shift wide-angle lens for full frame. Shift corrects converging verticals in buildings, and tilt controls the plane of focus.

Pros

Tilt and shift movements
Sharp across the image circle
Accepts screw-in 82mm filters
Weather-resistant L build

Cons

Manual focus only
Steep learning curve
Takes practice to use well

Verdict

The usual choice when Canon shooters need architectural perspective control. Skip it if you will not use the movements.

About this lens

A 24mm f/3.5 tilt-shift lens, the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Canon L series. A tilt-shift lens for perspective correction and selective focus, used in architecture and product photography.

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 24mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Tilt-Shift
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2009
Optical construction: 16 elements in 11 groups
Aperture blades: 8
Minimum focus distance: 0.21 m
Maximum magnification: 0.34x
Filter thread: 82 mm
Weight: 780 g
Length: 106.9 mm
Diameter: 88.5 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II?

Architecture and interiors
Landscapes with tilt control
Real estate

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	24mm	73.7°	84.1°
APS-C	1.6x	38mm	50.2°	58.8°

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Frequently asked questions

What does a tilt-shift lens like the TS-E 24mm do?

Shifting the lens corrects converging vertical lines, so buildings look upright. Tilting changes the angle of the focus plane, which can extend or shrink the apparent depth of field.

Does the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II autofocus?

No. Focus is manual, which suits the deliberate way tilt-shift lenses are used.

TS-E 24mm vs TS-E 17mm: which should I buy?

The 24mm is easier to use with filters and has less extreme perspective. The 17mm gives a wider view for tight interiors but its bulbous front rules out front filters.