A short telephoto prime distinguished by its close focusing and perspective control capabilities, the Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lensfrom Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lensis a tilt-shift lens well-suited for product and tabletop photography. Up to +/- 10° 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 1.3' and a maximum magnification of 0.5x are also benefitted 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, which features one Ultra-Low Dispersion element to significantly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations as well as one aspherical element to minimize spherical aberrations and distortion. Individual elements also feature an Air Sphere Coating to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color neutrality.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/45    One UD Element, One Aspherical Element    Air Sphere Coating    Maximum Tilt: +/- 10°    Maximum Shift: +/- 12mm    Mount Rotation: +/- 90°    Locking Tilt-Shift Mechanism    Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.3'    Maximum Magnification: 0.5x

Perspective control, tilt-shift lens affords +/- 12mm of shift and +/- 10° 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.

One ultra-low dispersion element helps to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.

One aspherical element minimizes spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness.

An Air Sphere Coating has been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.

A minimum focusing distance of 1.3' along with a maximum magnification of 0.5x benefits working with close-up subjects.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Actually, please, what is the image circle of this lens? Thanks

A: The image circle of the Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens is 67.2.

Q: 2. What is the best lens for product photography?

A: This is a superb lens for product photography. I am a professional product photographer. I have used many lenses, and still do for certain things, but this my go-to lens for nearly everything. It is extremely sharp, and the tilt-shift feature is essential for placing the plane of focus right where you need it. With an extension tube it becomes a great TS macro lens, too. I give it five stars!

Q: 3. Can this be adapted for use on a Fujifilm T4?

A: The Fringer EF-FX Pro II Lens Mount Adapter for EF- or EF-S-Mount Lens to Fujifilm X-Mount Camera, BH # FRFX2 can be used to attach the Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens to the Fujifilm X-T4.

Q: 4. Which Canon extension tube is compatible with this lens?

A: According to Canon, both tubes will work with the 90mm TSE. You will of course have a limited focus distance. The lens manual lists the working distance for both tubes. You can view the manual here; https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/524712.pdf

Q: 5. I have a question about the manual focus of this lens. Does the manual focus ring have real, physical, hard stops at the close end and the far end of the focus throw? Or, when I turn the focus dial all the way to infinity, will the Dial keep moving if I push past infinity, despite focus of course stopping at infinity? This is a very important detail that I must now to see if it will work with my edelkrone motorized focus which requires physical hard stops. Thank you!

A: The focus ring on the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens has hard stops.

Q: 6. Are there any books on how to get the most use out of these tilt lenses?

A: There are no books on using the Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens, but there are online videos on YouTube.

Q: 7. What effect on performance would using this on an R5 w/ EF adaptor have, given that it will be further from the sensor?

A: The Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens will work perfectly on the Canon R5 with the adapter. There won't be any effect in the performance.

Q: 8. When using an adapter for R mirrorless cameras do the lenses work the same as with a DSLR camera in terms of sharpness, lens movements and metering?

A: If you purchase the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R for use with the Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens, the lens will have the same performance as when used on a DSLR camera, including sharpness, lens movements, and exposure metering.

Q: 9. Actually, please, what is the image circle of this lens? Thanks

A: The image circle of the Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens is 67.2.

Q: 10. Is this a manual Focus lens or is there electronics on the lens forbautofocus?

A: While there are electronics in the lens for metering in a Canon EOS DSLR, it is a manual focus lens.