For discerning architectural photographers, there is no lens that is too wide. Tilt and shift movements, features normally found on large format cameras, can be bestowed upon a smaller format of camera with a lens such as this Canon 17mm f/4L TS-E Lens.
Being a Canon "L" lens, by definition it is a premium Canon optic. The 17mm TS-E has several distinct elements that make it stand apart from more common glass. Firstly, designers integrated a set of physical controls that allows users to rotate the direction of the tilt and shift independently of one another. Secondly, there is ±6.5° of tilt and ±12mm of shift that gives photographers ample ability to correct for perspective when taking images of interior or exterior spaces, and landscapes.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 104° |
| Tilt/Shift |
Tilt ± 6.5° in 1° increments Shifts ± 12mm in 1mm increments |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.84" (25 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.14x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:7.1 |
| Groups/Elements | 12/18 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | None |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.5 x 4.2" (8.89 x 10.67 cm) |
| Weight | 1.81 lb (821 g) |