Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Professional tilt-shift lens for precision perspective control

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 3552B002

Key Features

OPTICS 16 elements in 11 groups with UD and aspherical elements
TILT-SHIFT +/- 8.5 degrees tilt and +/- 12mm shift
APERTURE Circular 8-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COATING Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) to reduce flare
FOCUS Manual focus only with high-precision focus ring
CONSTRUCTION L-series professional weather-sealed build quality
ROTATION Independent tilt and shift rotation mechanism
MIN FOCUS 0.21m (8.3 inches) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 82mm front filter thread
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame EF mount, compatible with EOS R via adapter
MECHANISM Tilt-shift locking knobs for secure positioning
IMAGE QUALITY High edge-to-edge sharpness with minimal distortion
BUILD Robust metal barrel construction for heavy use

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus only
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus lens
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and moisture resistant

How-to Use Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24mm
Aperture Range f/3.5 - f/22
Lens Construction 16 elements in 11 groups
Tilt/Shift Range +/- 8.5u00b0 / +/- 12mm
Minimum Focus 0.21m
Filter Size 82mm
Diaphragm Blades 8
Focus Type Manual
Weight 780g
Dimensions 88.5 x 106.9 mm