Canon TS-E45MM, TS-E90MM, TS-E24MM User Manual

TS-E24mm f/3.5L TS-E24mm f/3.5L

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TS-E45mm f/2.8 TS-E45mm f/2.8
TS-E90mm f/2.8 TS-E90mm f/2.8

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Instructions

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

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Canon’s TS-E lenses are tilt-shift lenses
designed for EOS cameras. The tilt-shift
mechanism enables photographers to control
the depth of field and the area photographed
and to correct image distortion, making it
possible to take sophisticated pictures that
cannot be shot using a conventional lens.

● To ensure that you make the most of the TS-E lens

functionality, it is recommended that you use it with
an EOS camera with 100% viewfinder visibility
(EOS-1, EOS-1D or EOS-1Ds series) and use the
laser matte with grid focusing screen Ec-D and a
tripod.

● On EOS cameras with a built-in flash, some partial

restrictions may apply to the shift and rotation
functions.

● On EOS cameras equipped with a grip for vertical

shooting, some partial restrictions may apply to the
shift and rotation functions.

Features

1. The lens can be tilted up to ±8° and shifted up
to ±11mm.

2. The tilt and shift functions can be used singly
or in combination.

3. The lens can be rotated to change the tilt or
shift direction.

Conventions used in this instruction

Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction
or damage.

Supplementary notes on using the lens and
taking pictures.

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a Safety Precautions

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a Safety Precautions

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Do not look at the sun or a bright light source
through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in

loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the
lens is especially hazardous.

●

Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not
leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap
attached. This is to prevent the lens from concentrating

the sun’s rays, which could cause a fire.

Handling Cautions

● If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a

warm one, condensation may develop on the lens
surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation

in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag
before taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then
take out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do the
same when taking the lens from a warm environment
into a cold one.

● Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a

car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause
the lens to malfunction.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment
unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop
operation of the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Nomenclature

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Infrared index (→ 11 )

Distance index

Distance scale (→ 5, 11)

Depth-of-Field scale (→ 11 )

Tilt scale (→ 7)

Tilt index

Tilt knob (→ 7)

Shift knob (→ 9)

Shift scale (→ 9)

For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).

Shift index

Lens mount index (→ 5)

Contacts

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Nomenclature

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Focusing ring (→ 5)

Tilt index

Tilt scale (→ 7)

Tilt lock knob (→ 7)

Hood mount (→ 13)

Lens

Shift lock knob (→ 9)

Filter mounting thread

For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).

(→ 14)

Shift index

Rotation lock release button
(→ 10)

Shift scale (→ 9)

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1.

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Mounting and Detaching the Lens

See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.

● When mounting or detaching the lens, always

ensure that the tilt and shift scales are set to the
“0” position.

● After detaching the lens, place the lens with the

rear end up to prevent the lens surface and
contacts from getting scratched.

● If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have

fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty
connections can result. The camera and lens
may not operate properly.

● If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on

them, clean them with a soft cloth.

● If you remove the lens, cover it with the dust

cap. To attach it properly, align the lens mount
index and the

clockwise. To remove it, reverse the order.

 index of the dust cap, and turn

2. Focusing

Focus a TS-E lens by turning the focusing ring.
(Shots cannot be taken using the auto focus.)

● After using tilt or shift, readjust the focus.

● The distance scale is only valid when the tilt

scale is set to the “0” position.

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3. Tilt Function

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Tilting inclines the lens relative to the image plane. When the tilt scale is set to the “0” position, the
focusing and imaging planes are parallel. However, tilting puts the focusing plane at an angle to the
imaging plane.

● Example 1 ● Example 2

To shoot so that all of an extensive subject is in focus, you must normally use a small aperture to
obtain a large depth of field. But tilting allows you to keep all of the subject in focus even when there
is insufficient depth of field (Example 1). Or, by tilting in the opposite direction, you can focus on a
specific part of the subject (Example 2).

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Using Tilt

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Loosen the tilt lock knob by
turning it in the direction of
the arrow.

● When you tilt the lens, sharp portions of the tilt mechanism are exposed and care should be taken to avoid

touching these portions.

● If you use the tilt and shift functions on the TS-E24mm f/3.5L at the same time, only use them within the

area of the light-gray tilt scale settings. Tilting the lens to other settings may cause vignetting.
However, if the tilt function is used alone, none of the tilt scale settings cause vignetting.

Turn the tilt knob to adjust
the amount of tilt. Focus the
shot by turning the focusing
ring.

Turn the tilt lock knob in the
direction of the arrow to lock
the amount of tilt for the
shot.

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4. Shift Function

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Shifting moves the optical axis of the lens in parallel off the center of the imaging plane.
Shift can be used to good effect in the situations shown below.

● If you photograph a subject such as a

building with a normal lens, the top of
the building tapers away. But by placing
the camera parallel to the building and
shifting the lens, you can correct this
tapering effect.

● When you are shooting a reflective

subject, you can move the camera to a
position where the camera does not
appear in the shot and then use shift to
take the picture. This lets you keep the
camera out of the shot without having
to change the shot composition.

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Using Shift

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Loosen the shift lock knob
by turning it in the direction
of the arrow.

● When you shift the lens, sharp portions of the shift mechanism are exposed and care should be taken to

avoid touching these portions.

● If you use the tilt and shift functions on the TS-E24mm f/3.5L at the same time, only use them within the

area of the light-gray shift scale settings. Shifting the lens to other settings may cause vignetting.

With large amounts of shift, the amounts of peripheral light at the top and bottom or left and right sides of the
screen may differ, so shooting with a small aperture is recommended.

Turn the shift knob to adjust
the amount of shift. Focus
the shot by turning the
focusing ring.

Turn the shift lock knob in
the direction of the arrow to
lock the amount of shift for
the shot.

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5. Rotation

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The rotation function enables you to change the direction of tilt or
shift by rotating the tilt-shift mechanism.
With the lens mounted on the camera, push the rotation lock release
button towards the mount and then turn the tilt-shift mechanism.

● The mechanism can be rotated through ±90°. The lens clicks every 30° and

locks in place in the 90° position.

● When rotating the lens, set the tilt and shift scales to the “0” position.

● Note that rotating the tilt-shift mechanism quickly while pressing on the

rotation lock release button may cause the shift lock knob to strike your
fingers.

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6. Depth-of-Field Scale

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(TS-E24mm f/3.5L)

7. Infrared Index
(TS-E24mm f/3.5L)

The depth of field is the distance in front of and
behind the plane of focus on the subject that
appears sharp. The depth of field is indicated by
the area between the depth-of-field scale lines
below the distance scale. The numbers on the
scale are F values, and for example, if the
shooting distance is 1.5 m and the aperture is
f/8, the area in focus will extend from about 1 m
to 3 m.

● The depth-of-field scale is only valid when the

tilt scale is set to the “0” position.

● The depth-of-field scale is an approximate

indicator.

The infrared index corrects the focus setting
when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on
the subject in MF, then adjust the distance
setting by moving the focusing ring to the
corresponding infrared index mark.

Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. See
the instructions for your EOS camera.

● The infrared index position is based on a

wavelength of 800 nm.

● Be sure to observe the manufacturer’s

instructions when using infrared film.

● Use a red filter also when you take the picture.

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8.

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TS-E Tripod Adapter (Sold Separately)

9. Exposure

With some camera models, the tilt, shift and
rotation functions can no longer be used when
the camera is mounted directly on a tripod.
When this happens, fit the optional TS-E tripod
adapter into the tripod mount socket on the
camera before mounting the camera on the
tripod.

Shots can be taken using AE (automatic
exposure) as long as the tilt and shift scales are
set to the “0” position.
The use of AE is not recommended when the
lens is tilted or shifted as exposure errors may
result. It is recommended that you use the
exposure values when the tilt and shift scales
are set to the “0” position as a guide and then
take the shot with as many exposure settings as
possible.

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10. Hoods

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The EW-75B II, EW-79B II and ES-65 III lens hoods can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and
also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust.
Attach the hood using the following procedure.

TS-E24mm f/3.5L

Turn the hood in the direction of the arrow to attach it
securely.

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2

1

TS-E45mm f/2.8 • TS-E90mm f/2.8

1) Pressing the buttons on the base of the hood inwards,
push the hood onto the hood mount on the lens.

2) Release the buttons so that the catches on the hood fit
into the grooves on the mount.

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Hoods

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11. Filters (Sold Separately)

● Part of the picture may be blocked if the hood is

not attached properly.

● When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp

the base of the hood to turn it. To prevent
deformation, do not grasp the rim of the hood to
turn it.

The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for
storage.

You can attach filters to the filter mounting
thread on the front of the lens.

● Only one filter may be attached.

● Use a polarizing Canon filter.

● To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the

lens hood.

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12. Extension Tubes

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(Sold Separately)

13. Close-up Lenses

(Sold Separately)

You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25
II for magnified shots. The shooting distance
and magnification are shown below.

TS-E24mm f/3.5L

Focusing Distance

Range (mm)

Close

EF12 II 171 179 0.62 0.49
EF25 II 166 167 1.21 1.10

distance

Long

distance

Magnification (×)

Close

distance

distance

Long

TS-E45mm f/2.8

Focusing Distance

Range (mm)

Close

EF12 II 239 299 0.44 0.27
EF25 II Cannot be used

distance

Long

distance

Magnification (×)

Close

distance

distance

Long

TS-E90mm f/2.8

Focusing Distance

Range (mm)

Close

EF12 II 415 817 0.43 0.14
EF25 II 373 486 0.60 0.31

distance

Long

distance

Magnification (×)

Close

distance

distance

Long

Attaching a 250D or 500D close-up lens enables
close-up photography. Compatibility with close­up lenses is as follows.

TS-E24mm f/3.5L

• 250D: Cannot be used

• 500D (72mm): 0.19 to 0.05×

TS-E45mm f/2.8

• 250D: Cannot be used

• 500D (72mm): 0.25 to 0.09×

TS-E90mm f/2.8

• 250D (58mm): 0.69 to 0.36×

• 500D (58mm): 0.49 to 0.18×

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Specifications

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Focal Length/Aperture
Lens Construction 9 groups, 11 elements 9 groups, 10 elements 5 groups, 6 elements
Minimum Aperture f/22 f/22 f/32

Angle of View
(Normal)

Min. Focusing Distance
Max. Magnification 0.14× 0.16× 0.29×

Field of View

Tilt amount ±8°
Shift amount ±11mm

Tilt scale display Each degree from 0 to ±8° (light gray)

Shift scale display Each mm from 0 to ±11mm (light gray)

Rotation mechanism

Diagonal
Vertical
Horizontal

TS-E24mm f/3.5L TS-E45mm f/2.8 TS-E90mm f/2.8

24mm f/3.5 45mm f/2.8 90mm f/2.8

84° 51° 27°
53° 30° 15° 11’
74° 44° 22° 37’

0.3m (1.0ft.) 0.4m (1.3ft.) 0.5m (1.6ft.)

173 × 263mm 150 × 226mm 82 × 123mm

(6.8 × 10.4inch) (5.9 × 8.9inch) (3.2 × 4.8inch)

Each degree from 0 to
±6° (light gray),
±7° and ±8° (red)

Each mm from 0 to
±7mm (light gray),
±8 to ±11mm (red)

Locks at –90°, 0° and +90°, clicks every 30°

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Specifications

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Filter Diameter 72mm 58mm
Max. Diameter and Length
Weight 570g (18.4oz) 645g (20.8oz) 565g (18.2oz)
Hood EW-75B II EW-79B II ES-65 III
Lens Cap E-72 E-58
Case LP1216 LP1016

● The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 21.5 mm

when including the lens cap and dust cap.

● The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated.

● The EF1.4× II/EF2× II extenders cannot be used with the lenses listed above.

● Aperture settings are specified on the camera.

● All data listed is measured according to Canon standards.

● Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

TS-E24mm f/3.5L TS-E45mm f/2.8 TS-E90mm f/2.8

78 × 86.7mm (3.1 × 3.4inch) 81 × 90.1mm (3.2 × 3.5inch) 73.6 × 88mm (2.9 × 3.5inch)

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