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Quick answer
The Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 135mm 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 135mm f/4 macro lens from Canon fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Canon L series. A tilt-shift lens for perspective correction and selective focus, used in architecture and product photography.
Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2017
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.49 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.5x
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
- Weight
- 1110 g
- Length
- 139.1 mm
- Diameter
- 88.5 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro?
At 135mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 216mm | 9.5° | 11.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro?
It is a fixed 135mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 135mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 216mm on full frame, with a 9.5° horizontal and 11.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro 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.
