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Quick answer
The Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/3.5 for 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 24mm f/3.5L specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1991
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 570 g
- Length
- 86.8 mm
- Diameter
- 78 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L?
At 24mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L?
It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 38mm on full frame, with a 50.2° horizontal and 58.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L 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.