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Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
5
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Pros

  • The 45mm gives good closer views too
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  • tight and sturdy so the electrical connections and lens connection is good

Cons

  • tilt of the lens is not the same as the tilt of the focal plane
  • the shading will not be nearly as significant
  • of sharp focus that is not parallel to the sensor plane

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 10
  • Rear
  • no
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 45 mm
  • no
  • Normal

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 - Pros & Cons

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Pros

  • The 45mm gives good closer views too
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  • tight and sturdy so the electrical connections and lens connection is good
  • best value and most versatile tilt/shift lens
  • Portraits also nice
  • It is easy to create miniature with this lens
  • Exposures are fine - image quality is also decent
  • Both distance and full depth of field scales are provided
  • both functional and creativity-inspiring
  • Manual focusing is a pleasure
  • most versatile TS lens on the market

Cons

  • tilt of the lens is not the same as the tilt of the focal plane
  • the shading will not be nearly as significant
  • of sharp focus that is not parallel to the sensor plane
  • in metering errors up to at least 1 stop
  • correct aperture and focal length information are not reported to the camera
  • low level of fringing should be very hard to spot
  • severe tilt will darken the image in the viewfinder
  • inability to focus on the sensor or film all colours of visible light at the same
  • no auto focus
  • uneven vignetting
  • my lens does not fit the MC-11

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Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades8
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements10
Groups9
Tilt-Shift
  • Tilt
  • Shift
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Dimensions
Weight22.75 oz
Diameter3.19 in
Length3.55 in
Filter size2.83 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 45
Maximum magnification0.16 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodRear
Autofocusno
Full-time Manual focusingno
Closest focusing distance0.4
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
Focus featuresManual focus only
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Optional accessories
  • Hard Case LH-D14
  • Soft Case LP1216
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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