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The world's first 35mm format lens with tilt and shift movements, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 is well suited for applications ranging from portraiture to product shots. Gaussian optics give high-quality delineation and true background blur.

Performance
Focal Length 90 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/32
Camera Mount Type Canon EF
Format Compatibility 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Canon (APS-C)
Angle of View 27°
Tilt/Shift Tilt ± 8°
Shifts ± 11mm
Minimum Focus Distance 1.64' (50 cm)
Magnification 0.29x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:3.44
Groups/Elements 5/6
Diaphragm Blades 8
Features
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus No
Tripod Collar No
Physical
Filter Thread 58 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.9 x 3.5" (7.37 x 8.89 cm)
Weight 1.24 lb (565 g)

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Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS
 
4.6

(based on 29 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (16)
  • Consistent output (14)
  • Durable (14)
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (11)
  • Rugged (11)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/scenery (7)
    • Macro photography (7)
    • Portraits (6)
    • Special effects (6)
    • Video (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Pro photographer (10), Semi-pro photographer (9), Enthusiast (4), Professional (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Must have lens

    In addition to what others have said, this is absolutely one of the most "must have" lenses in Canons line up. I own several "L" lenses, in additi...Read complete review

    In addition to what others have said, this is absolutely one of the most "must have" lenses in Canons line up. I own several "L" lenses, in addition to Nikon lenses (with an adapter) and Hasselblad CFE lenses (for that system). This is the sharpest lens Canon makes, if I am not mistaken. It goes down to almost macro (with an extension tube it can), and has perspective controls. Yeah, you can do it in Photoshop, but why waste the time? I use this lens for portraits and tabletop and it absolutely excels in both arenas. Every client I have done corporate portraits for has loved the selective focus options, which look way better (naturally) than what can be achieved in PS. It just looks fantastic. Other raters commented on the heavy/slow/manual focus as an issue. Actually, with the era of HDR DSLR's, this is one of the greatest benefits this lens could have! With a very long focusing range, heavy-steady feel, and solid construction, this lens is IDEAL for shooting video - especially if you have an AC pulling focus. You cannot do that with most AF DSLR lenses. We have shot some TV spots for national clients and all of us on the camera side could not say enough about how great this lens can perform. Nor could the client rave about how much they loved the selective focus of the lens. Honestly, I should shut up and keep my mouth shut - this is honestly Canon's secret weapon. And that is exactly how it is referred to by us "in the know". Why this is not an "L" series lens I have no idea. Every bit as sharp as the Hasselblad 100mm CFi (which I also own). All I can say is THANK YOU CANON.
    Only drawback: The T/S lockdown knobs sometimes stick. I get nervous forcing anything mechanical.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Sharp, specialized lens with many uses

    This lens is sharp! I am not sure why it is not an L glass, but it is just as good as one. Using the tilt and shift (and rotate) functions will take...Read complete review

    This lens is sharp! I am not sure why it is not an L glass, but it is just as good as one. Using the tilt and shift (and rotate) functions will take some trial and error, but shooting patterned objects like carpet or the fabric on a guitar amp will help you learn more quickly (for the tilt/focus). I am using it on a 1DsM3 and it is pretty easy to focus manually (since I came from the old school MF only bodies anyway). I use this lens mostly for portraits but will also use it some for food photography. You can imitate this lens in photoshop (narrow depth of field - straighten lines) but this lens does it quickly and more accurately. Time is money and this lens is worth it.

    What I like: Sharp. Easy to use when you get used to it. Unique and versatile. Light weight. Excellent bokeh! Can take a front filter to protect it.

    What I don't like: Locking knobs are small and might get stuck (metal on metal). Rotate button is small and can pinch your finger when rotating the lens if you are shifted. Would like more degrees of shift/tilt. Not weather sealed (probably not possible). Lens hood flexes so it is difficult to put on and take off.

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    4.0

    A cool lens for food and people...

    By Graham DP

    from Charlotte

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Nice Bokeh

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Macro Photography
      • Video

      Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

      This is a cool lens to use for food shoots and artsy portrait shots and interviews ...

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      3.0

      Nice Lens But......

      By mountain graphics

      from Western North Carolina

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Nice Bokeh
      • Rugged
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • 4 Phillips skrews

      Best Uses

      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Macro Photography
      • Weddings/Events

      Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

      I bought this lens for mostly macro. Very sharp lens and fun to play with. However I wanted to rotate the tilt function to match the shift. You need to remove 4 tiny Phillips skrews to do this. One got stripped in the process and I couldn't get it out. I had to return the lens and I ordered the 24mm II version that has this feature that is adjustable without removing skrews.

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      • No

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Secret weapon

      By D.B.

      from Auckland, New Zealand

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Nice Bokeh
      • Rugged
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Video
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife Photos

        Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

        Someone wrote that they consider this a secret weapon and I agree. There are so many creative ways to use this lens. Very inspiring.

        Very sharp, beautiful colors and wonderful bokeh, too.

        Very solid feel to the lens.

        I have the 45mm TS-E but I prefer this. The 45mm is amazing but this is just a bit more special and for the way I shoot, more useful.

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        5.0

        Beautiful portrait lens

        By DB

        from Auckland, New Zealand

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Nice Bokeh
        • Rugged
        • Strong Construction
        • Unique look for video

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

            I bought this lens because my 45mm TS-E was too wide to get the effect I wanted in video portraits on my 5d. This focal length is perfect and with the 45mm I'm totally covered for my tilt and shift video needs. I don't use TS lenses for architecture or products, just video.

            Great build quality!

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            The most incredible Canon lens

            By CDB

            from Northville, Michigan

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Nice Bokeh

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Macro Photography
              • Video
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

              The sharpest lens Canon has to offer (better than the 85 1.2).
              The tilt and shift makes it - Simply awesome and now my favorite lens by far.

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              • No

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              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Expensive but worth it

              By bill the photog

              from new york state

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent Output
              • Lightweight
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Food photography
                • Landscape/Scenery

                Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                So far I have used it only for food shots which really come out great.

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                5.0

                Amazing Lens

                By Rodolfo Guimarães

                from Balneario Camboriu / Brazil

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easily Interchangeable
                • Lightweight
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Night Photography
                  • Video

                  Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                  Amazing lens. Delivers images with amazing special effects, especially for Tilt-Shift and architecture. Easy to use and with a superior optical quality.

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                  • No

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                  (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  3.0

                  Sharp, specialized lens with many uses

                  By Studio 1930

                  from Kansas City, KS

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Nice Bokeh

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                      This lens is sharp! I am not sure why it is not an L glass, but it is just as good as one. Using the tilt and shift (and rotate) functions will take some trial and error, but shooting patterned objects like carpet or the fabric on a guitar amp will help you learn more quickly (for the tilt/focus). I am using it on a 1DsM3 and it is pretty easy to focus manually (since I came from the old school MF only bodies anyway). I use this lens mostly for portraits but will also use it some for food photography. You can imitate this lens in photoshop (narrow depth of field - straighten lines) but this lens does it quickly and more accurately. Time is money and this lens is worth it.

                      What I like: Sharp. Easy to use when you get used to it. Unique and versatile. Light weight. Excellent bokeh! Can take a front filter to protect it.

                      What I don't like: Locking knobs are small and might get stuck (metal on metal). Rotate button is small and can pinch your finger when rotating the lens if you are shifted. Would like more degrees of shift/tilt. Not weather sealed (probably not possible). Lens hood flexes so it is difficult to put on and take off.

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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                      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Surprisingly light and compact

                      By imaj photography

                      from Dublin, Ireland

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent Output
                      • Lightweight
                      • Strong Construction

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Creative
                        • Product Photography

                        Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                        It is an excellent lens for product photography and creative work. Endless possibilities.
                        Be aware that you need to use this lens with a tripod as setting it up takes time and if your camera is not fixed to a tripod, it is impossible to fine tune.

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                        • No

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                        5.0

                        Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90 mm f/2.8

                        By Anne's photos

                        from Coast in California

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent Output
                        • Durable
                        • Easily Interchangeable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Macro Photography

                          Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                          Great mid range telephoto and doubles as a fantastic macro lens. Exceeds 1 to 1 w/25mm extension tube.

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                          • No

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                          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Must have lens

                          By Patrick

                          from St. Pete, Florida

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Consistent Output
                          • Durable
                          • Easily Interchangeable
                          • Lightweight
                          • Nice Bokeh
                          • Rugged
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                          • Slow Focus

                          Best Uses

                          • Macro Photography
                          • Portraits
                          • Product
                          • Tabletop
                          • Video

                          Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                          In addition to what others have said, this is absolutely one of the most "must have" lenses in Canons line up. I own several "L" lenses, in addition to Nikon lenses (with an adapter) and Hasselblad CFE lenses (for that system). This is the sharpest lens Canon makes, if I am not mistaken. It goes down to almost macro (with an extension tube it can), and has perspective controls. Yeah, you can do it in Photoshop, but why waste the time? I use this lens for portraits and tabletop and it absolutely excels in both arenas. Every client I have done corporate portraits for has loved the selective focus options, which look way better (naturally) than what can be achieved in PS. It just looks fantastic. Other raters commented on the heavy/slow/manual focus as an issue. Actually, with the era of HDR DSLR's, this is one of the greatest benefits this lens could have! With a very long focusing range, heavy-steady feel, and solid construction, this lens is IDEAL for shooting video - especially if you have an AC pulling focus. You cannot do that with most AF DSLR lenses. We have shot some TV spots for national clients and all of us on the camera side could not say enough about how great this lens can perform. Nor could the client rave about how much they loved the selective focus of the lens. Honestly, I should shut up and keep my mouth shut - this is honestly Canon's secret weapon. And that is exactly how it is referred to by us "in the know". Why this is not an "L" series lens I have no idea. Every bit as sharp as the Hasselblad 100mm CFi (which I also own). All I can say is THANK YOU CANON.
                          Only drawback: The T/S lockdown knobs sometimes stick. I get nervous forcing anything mechanical.

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                          3.0

                          Good but expensive

                          By Jeff

                          from Washington DC

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Lightweight
                          • Specific to it's task

                          Cons

                          • Difficult to Clean
                          • Expensive
                          • Filter much too small
                          • Poor lens hood

                          Best Uses

                          • Long shot architecture

                          Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                          I use this lens for architecture, It's nice to have, not to say I use it everyday but when I need it, I need it and it's great Canon has it in their lineup. If you need it you know you need it - it fills a rather specific task.

                          That said I find it rather expensive for being a design that came out quite some time ago. It is very nice and small however the filter ring is only a 58mm meaning you have to have a whole set of small filters just for this lens. Would be nice if Canon would standard some of these sizes - I would easy rather have a larger front element to correlate to the larger filters I have.

                          Of all the lens I have for architecture this model was last on my list, but it's useful to have at times. (but expensive!!! for what it is)

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                          (3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          "Don't judge a book by its cover"

                          By Antonio

                          from São Paulo, Brazil

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Consistent Output
                          • Lightweight

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Food photography

                            Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                            This product is new for me, I played a lot with "lens baby" and decided to buy this TS lens, I think it's going to be good for food photography that I do.

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                            (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Worthwhile lens

                            By welok_916

                            from Bonita Springs, FL

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Consistent Output
                            • Durable
                            • Nice Bokeh
                            • Strong Construction

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Macro Photography
                              • Portraits

                              Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                              Lens for macro ( with extension tubes )and portraits.

                              The photo quality is very good, i would say comparable to Canon lenses.

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                              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              Awesome lens

                              By Greg

                              from Atlanta

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Consistent Output
                              • Durable
                              • Manual focus only
                              • Rugged
                              • Sharp Focus
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                              • Manual focus only

                              Best Uses

                              • Landscape/Scenery
                              • Macro Photography
                              • Travel
                              • Weddings/Events

                              Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                              Excellent choice for macro and portrait photography. It takes patience, manual focusing and a tripod to really pull all of the quality out of this lens. No lens I've used has surpassed this for image quality.

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                              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              Best Tilt & Shift for 35mm Full Frame

                              By JEE : playpixel

                              from San Francisco, California

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Consistent Output
                              • Durable
                              • Easily Interchangeable
                              • Lightweight
                              • Rugged
                              • Sharp Focus
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                              • Difficult to Clean

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                                in terms of quality and price, this is the best short-telephoto Tilt & Shift lens available. I use this lens for many kind from food to architectural and also product shots. Give me stunning pictures quality. Good for handheld. The pictures very sharp and clear. The background beautiful bokeh. After all this is must have TS lens.

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                                (1 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                3.0

                                Quality is not as good as other lens

                                By SF

                                from Hayward, CA

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Nice pics

                                Cons

                                • Weak lock knobs

                                Best Uses

                                • Landscape/Scenery
                                • Night Photography
                                • Portraits

                                Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                                The shift lock knob bad on day 2 and thought may be my problem then the tilt lock knob failed the day after with my best care on the tilt lock knob due to the shift lock knob failed the day before but no help. Need to send in for repair. Something is not right.

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                                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                great lens

                                By photographer

                                from kansas city

                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Consistent Output
                                • Durable
                                • Easily Interchangeable
                                • Rugged
                                • Sharp Focus

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                  • Portraits

                                  Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                                  great lens from canon. I have all L series lenses and this is just as sharp

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                                  5.0

                                  Why did I wait so long?

                                  By JustinJames

                                  from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Consistent Output
                                  • Durable
                                  • Easily Interchangeable
                                  • Rugged
                                  • Sharp Focus
                                  • Strong Construction

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Architecture
                                    • Portraits
                                    • Products

                                    Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                                    Sharp. Sharp. Sharp. A superb piece of glass. Why I did not buy this years ago, I don't know. I have, in all my non sports photography, found myself focussing manually as I get what *I* want in focus and not what Canon thinks I should - so this lens has simply slotted into my modus operandi. Wonderful. As someone said earlier - buy two. LOL. I will - but the other will be the shorter focal length.

                                    I intend to use this for product photography and architectural details - I cannot wait - for a book I am preparing on the latter.

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                                    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    Best lens you can get

                                    By AGS Photo

                                    from Bogota, Colombia, South America

                                    About Me Professional

                                    Pros

                                    • Consistent Output
                                    • Durable
                                    • Sharp Focus
                                    • Strong Construction

                                    Cons

                                    • Manual focus only

                                    Best Uses

                                    • General Use
                                    • Special Effects
                                    • Upgrade

                                    Comments about Canon Telephoto Tilt Shift TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for EOS:

                                    This lens is great for food, special effects, product, portrait and many other applications. I can always find an excuse to use this lens over a lot of my other lenses of a similar focal length. Its super sharp, its focal length is ideal for portrait, it gives you creative opportunities that no other lens gives you, its very well built ( In 7 years that I have had mine it has been dropped twice and its still working perfectly. Do not try that at home) The control over the plane of focus is great for correction or special effects. Its one lens I don't leave at my studio when I have to go on location, but I also use in my studio extensively. It goes from 2.8 to 32 making it very convenient, and allows you to get real close which makes a great difference between this lens and my Canon 85 mm in 1.2. Its not a lens to use when you have rapid moving subjects where you wold be better of with an auto focus lens, for the rest its perfect for me. Not to many photographers use it but this is one I wold recommend to any one.

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