Canon TS-E TS-E 90mm f/2.8

The 90mm f/2.8L Macro combines tilt-shift perspective control with 0.5x maximum magnification and a fast f/2.8 aperture, using 11 elements with Super Spectra coating for sharp, contrasty images. Its compact, fully manual design offers L-series build quality and independent rotation of tilt and shift axes, enabling precise control over plane of focus and distortion. This lens is best for tabletop and product photographers who need to correct converging lines and manipulate depth of field at close focusing distances.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (4)
Focal length 90mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Canon EF
stabilization false
weather sealed false
weight g 140
af type manual focus only
lens type tilt-shift
Canon TS-E TS-E 90mm f/2.8 lens
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About This Lens

About Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Large f/2.8 Maximum Aperture With a large f/2.8 maximum aperture, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro is extremely bright, excellent for composing images and for quick shutter speeds – even at low ISO speeds. This means striking portraits, minimized movement even in windy conditions and high flexibility for low-light situations. UD Lens Element Helps Reduce Chromatic AberrationThe TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro is designed to deliver the image quality necessary for detailed, high-resolution image capture. A UD Glass lens in an 11-element optical formula helps to minimize chromatic aberration. The TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro’s optics deliver gorgeous, high-resolution images with sharp edge-to-edge detail.

Optimized Lens Coating for Ghosting and Flare ReductionTo help minimize the ghosting and flare that reflected light can cause on image capture, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro features Canon’s ASC coating. Air Sphere Coating (ASC) technology is designed to help significantly minimize reflections, particularly with light that enters the lens vertically. It adds a protective film that includes air spheres over the lens’s conventional multi-layer coatings, reducing reflections and delivering clear images with high contrast and minimal glare.

Large Tilt and Shift Knobs for Increased Operability For greater ease of use, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro features enlarged knobs for fast, intuitive control of tilt and shift. Feel free to make adjustments as you please without having to take your eyes off the composition. Tilt-locking Mechanism for Use When Shooting To deliver high operability, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro features large tilt and shift lock knobs and a rotation lock release button. It also has a tilt-locking mechanism that keeps the lens in the zero position, helping to prevent unintended movement when in use. Increased Tilt Range of ±10° For greater flexibility in shooting, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro has an enhanced tilt range of ±10° to deliver a higher level of control. Whether focusing on a subject not parallel to the camera’s sensor, increasing or decreasing the lens’s depth of field or establishing a specific plane of focus, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro’s enlarged tilt range can prove indispensable in defining the composition. Increased Shift Range of ±12mm For expansive control, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro features an incredibly large shift range of ±12mm, enabling seemingly impossible image capture with ease. This increased range helps the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro eliminate converging lines, reflections or nearby objects from the composition, recompose the image without moving the camera and even capture a wider angle of view through photo stitching. Minimum Focusing Distance With a minimum focusing distance of 16 in./0.39m, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro is incredibly well-suited for close-up photography. Combined with its expanded range of movements, its minimum focusing distance helps make sharp and detailed close-up images with specifically defined depth of field a reality.

Maximum Magnification Thanks to a maximum magnification of 0.5x, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro is well-suited for capturing images of small objects. Whether shooting photos of still life, product photography or anything in between, its combination of maximum magnification, close focusing distance and expanded movements enables a truly phenomenal level of control for even the most challenging subjects. The world's first 35mm-format telephoto lens with tilt and shift movements for perspective and depth-of-field control. Suitable for a variety of subjects, from product photography to architecture.Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L FeaturesHigh-performance L-series LensLarge f/2.8 Maximum ApertureUD Lens Elements Help Reduce Chromatic AberrationOptimized Lens Coating for Ghosting and Flare ReductionLarge Tilt and Shift Knobs for Increased OperabilityTilt-locking Mechanism for Use When ShootingIncreased Tilt Range of +/- 8.5 degreesIncreased Shift Range of +/- 10mmMinimum Focusing Distance of 16 in/0.39mMaximum Magnification of 0.5xWarranty InformationThis product has a limited warranty of 12 months.https://www.usa.canon.com/800-652-2666CompatibilitySee Full Compatibility ListDesigned for use with: Canon 5D, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 5D Mark IV and 10 more .Join VIP PROEarn 2X Points + Exclusive Perks!Request a CallbackChat one-on-one with an expertSell or Trade your GearGet started in 3 easy stepsKey FeaturesCapture stunning detail with the Canon 90mm macro lens, perfect for close-up photography.Achieve unique perspectives using the tilt-shift functionality for creative control of focus.Enjoy exceptional image quality with L-series optics and advanced Air Sphere Coating.The f/2.8 maximum aperture excels in low light, offering beautiful bokeh in your shots.Manual focus allows precise control, ideal for intricate macro and portrait work.Create incredible portraits with a medium telephoto lens, perfect for Canon EOS cameras.What's in the box:Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Tilt-Shift Macro LensFront & Rear Lens CapsES-84 Lens HoodLP1219 Lens CaseUnit Option CapCanon 1 Year Warranty

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Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 13.9
Bokeh 80.8
Build 89.1
Macro 42.4
Optical 63.3
Aperture 78.7
Versatility 34
Social Proof 52.4
Stabilization 34.7

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
  • Strong bokeh (81th percentile) 81th
  • Strong aperture (79th percentile) 79th

Cons

  • Below average af (14th percentile) 14th
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
  • Below average stabilization (35th percentile) 35th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type tilt-shift
Focal Length Min 90
Focal Length Max 90
Elements 11
Groups 9
Aspherical Elements 1
ED Elements 1
Coating Air Sphere Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture 2.8
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount Canon EF
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed No
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs
Filter Thread 77

AF & Stabilization

AF Type manual focus only
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 396
Max Magnification 0.5x

Value & Pricing

CA$3,560

vs Competition

Spec Canon TS-E TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Sony G SEL1655G
Focal Length 90mm 70-200mm 28-75mm 14-24mm 28-200mm 16-55mm
Max Aperture f/2.8 2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/4 f/2.8
Mount Canon EF Sony E Nikon Z Nikon Z L-Mount Sony E
Stabilization false true false true true false
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) 140 176 550 649 413 494
AF Type manual focus only HLA VXD linear motor stepping motor Autofocus XD Linear Motor
Lens Type tilt-shift telephoto zoom wide-angle macro zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Canon TS-E TS-E 90mm f/2.8 13.980.889.142.463.378.73452.434.7
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Compare 53.58793.14699.778.779.689.999.9
Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare 9880.8638487.978.778.689.934.7
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Compare 85.880.855.597.682.678.769.289.980
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 53.571.273.487.891.36595.989.999.5
Sony G SEL1655G Compare 9880.866.962.495.878.78589.934.7

Usage Scores

Macro (54.7)Overall (56.9)Budget (52.3)Street (63.8)Travel (44.5)Portrait (70.5)Landscape (40.4)Professional (55.3)Video Cinema (57)Wildlife Sports (40.7)

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