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Quick answer
The Canon TS-E 17 mm is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 17mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 17mm f/4 wide-angle prime lens from Canon fits Canon EF mount cameras. A tilt-shift lens for perspective correction and selective focus, used in architecture and product photography.
Canon TS-E 17 mm specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 17mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Released
- 2009
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 820 g
- Length
- 106.9 mm
- Diameter
- 88.9 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Canon TS-E 17 mm?
At 17mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
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 | 17mm | 93.3° | 103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 27mm | 67° | 77° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon TS-E 17 mm use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon TS-E 17 mm?
It is a fixed 17mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Canon TS-E 17 mm a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 17mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Canon TS-E 17 mm equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 27mm on full frame, with a 67° horizontal and 77° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon TS-E 17 mm fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
