Quick answer
A normal-focal-length tilt-shift lens for Canon full frame, adding perspective and plane-of-focus control to still life, interiors and tabletop work.
Pros
- Tilt and shift at a natural angle of view
- Compact for a TS-E
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus
- Niche use
- Less dramatic than the wide TS-E lenses
Verdict
A gentler tilt-shift than the wide models. Choose it for a natural look with movements.
About this lens
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8: a standard prime lens with a 45mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. A tilt-shift lens for perspective correction and selective focus, used in architecture and product photography.
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 45mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1991
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.4 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 645 g
- Length
- 90.1 mm
- Diameter
- 81 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8?
- Product and tabletop shots
- Interiors
- Creative focus effects
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
Is the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 autofocus?
No. It is manual focus, as all TS-E lenses are, which suits the slow setup for tilt and shift work.
Can the TS-E 45mm be used on APS-C cameras?
Yes, though the field of view is narrower, around 72mm equivalent. Tilt and shift still work, but the shift range gives a different framing effect.
TS-E 45mm vs TS-E 24mm: which should I buy?
The 45mm gives a natural view for products and tabletop work. The 24mm is wider and more suited to architecture.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
