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Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L

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TS-E 24mm f/3.5L

  • 24mm
  • f/3.5
  • Prime
  • 570 g
  • Min focus 0.3 m

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°

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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.

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