Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens

Introduction

Characterised by its close-focusing and perspective control capabilities, the TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro from Canon is a normal-length tilt-shift lens well-suited for product, tabletop, architectural, and interior photography. Up to +/- 8.5 of tilt is possible, for focus control, and +/- 12mm of shift, to adjust perspective and composition, and a tilt-locking mechanism can be used while shooting for more stability. A minimum focus distance of 10.6inch and a maximum magnification of 0.5x are also benefited by the range of movements for more control over depth of field when photographing close-up subjects.

Complementing the operation of the lens, this L-series prime is also distinguished by its optical design that features a pair of Ultra-Low Dispersion elements to significantly reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations as well as one aspherical element to minimise spherical aberrations and distortion. Individual elements also feature both Air Sphere and Subwavelength Coatings to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and colour neutrality.

• Perspective control, tilt-shift lens affords +/- 12mm of shift and +/- 8.5 of tilt, and both types of movements can be applied independently, and parallel or perpendicular to one another. Additionally, the tilt and shift functions can be rotated +/- 90 in any direction for applying the movements in distinct directions.
• Tilt-locking mechanism and a large tilt knob benefit operation and ensure the lens stays in place while shooting.
• Two Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) elements help to reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and colour accuracy.
• One aspherical element minimises spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness.
• Both Air Sphere and Subwavelength Coatings have been applied to lens elements to minimise surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.
• A minimum focusing distance of 10.6inch along with a maximum magnification of 0.5x benefits working with close-up subjects.