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Quick answer
The Canon TS-E 45mm lens is a standard prime lens covering 45mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 45mm f/2.8 standard prime lens, the Canon TS-E 45mm lens is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. A tilt-shift lens for perspective correction and selective focus, used in architecture and product photography.
Canon TS-E 45mm lens specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 45mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Released
- 1991
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.4 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 645 g
- Length
- 90.1 mm
- Diameter
- 81 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Canon TS-E 45mm lens?
At 45mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 45mm | 43.6° | 51.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 72mm | 28.1° | 33.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon TS-E 45mm lens use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon TS-E 45mm lens?
It is a fixed 45mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Canon TS-E 45mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 45mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Canon TS-E 45mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 72mm on full frame, with a 28.1° horizontal and 33.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon TS-E 45mm lens 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.
