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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO, Canon TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, and Canon TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO are tilt-shift lenses* designed for EOS cameras that allow macro shooting up to 0.5 times magnification. Camera Firmware Please use the latest version of firmware with the camera in use. For details on whether the firmware is the latest version or not, and for details on updating the firmware, please check the Canon website.
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Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make sure all details are observed in order to prevent risks and injury to the user and other people. Warning Details pertaining to risks that may result in death or serious injury. Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or single-lens reflex camera.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) 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.
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General Precautions Handling Precautions 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.
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Nomenclature (TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO) Tilt index (→ 15) Tilt scale (→ 15) Distance index Distance scale (→ 14, 28) Depth-of-Field scale (→ 28) Lens mount index (→ 14) Tilt knob (→ 15) Contacts Shift knob (→ 19, 30) Shift index (→ 19) Shift scale (→...
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Canon TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO, Canon TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, and Canon TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO have the following features. Range of tilt is ±8.5° for TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO, and ±10° for TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO and TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO. Range of shift is ±12 mm.
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TS-E MACRO Lens Features Before mounting or detaching the lens, or turning the lens for rotation or TS rotation, always lock the lens in a non-tilted and non-shifted position. For how to lock the lens in a non-tilted and non-shifted position, see p.16, p.18, and p.20. If using Digital Photo Professional to perform lens correction (lens aberration correction, Digital Lens Optimizer, etc.)*, correction may not be performed adequately depending on the amount of tilt or shift, and on the rotation or TS rotation setting.
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The Principle of Tilt and Shift Focusing plane Focusing plane Focusing plane (after tilting) (after shifting) Optical axis 光軸 Optical Tilt Shift axis Imaging plane Imaging plane Imaging plane By tilting the lens, the lens’ optical axis By shifting the lens, the lens’ optical axis is tilted with regard to the imaging plane, is moved in parallel with regard to the allowing the focusing plane to be tilted.
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Tilt Effect Shooting a field of flowers Example 1 Example 2 Tilting as shown has the effect of narrowing the depth Tilting as shown has the effect of broadening the of field. Only flowers immediately in front are in focus, depth of field.
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Shift Effect Shooting architecture Shooting a mirror If you photograph a subject such as a building with When you are shooting a reflective subject, you a normal lens, the top of the building tapers away. can move the camera to a position where the But by placing the camera parallel to the building camera does not appear in the shot and then use and shifting the lens, you can correct this tapering...
See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. Before mounting or detaching the lens, always Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. lock the lens in a non-tilted and non-shifted position. Focus the lens by manually turning the focusing After detaching the lens, place the lens with ring.
Tilt index Tilt lock button Tilt index Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. To tilt the lens, slide the tilt lock button away from LOCK, and then turn the tilt lock knob counterclockwise to loosen. (Fig. 1) Tilting the lens for shooting Turn the tilt knob to adjust the amount of tilt.
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Using Tilt (TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO) Tilt lock knob Thick line on tilt scale Tilt knob Thick line on tilt scale Lock Tilt lock button Tilt index Tilt index Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. Locking the Lens in a Non-Tilted Position Turn the tilt knob so that the thick line on the tilt scale is aligned with the tilt index (at a click position).
Location of features on TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO and TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO differ somewhat from TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO, but their function and operation is the same. To tilt the lens, slide the tilt lock button away from LOCK, and then turn the tilt lock knob counterclockwise to loosen.
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Using Tilt (TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO) Tilt lock knob Tilt index Tilt knob Tilt index Lock Thick line on tilt scale Tilt lock button Thick line on tilt scale Illustration shows TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO. Locking the Lens in a Non-Tilted Position Turn the tilt knob so that the thick line on the tilt scale is aligned with the tilt index (at a click position).
Using Shift Shift scale Shift knob Shift index Loosen Lock Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. Shift index Shift lock knob Shift scale To shift the lens, turn the shift lock knob counterclockwise to loosen. (Fig. 1) Shifting the lens for shooting Turn the shift knob to adjust the amount of shift.
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Thick line on shift scale Shift index Shift lock knob Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. Locking the Lens in a Non-Shifted Position Turn the shift knob so that the thick line on the shift scale is aligned with the shift index (at a click position).
The rotation mechanism can be Shift directions when rotation Shift directions when rotation turned through ±90°. The lens clicks is at 0°. is at 90°. every 30°, and locks in place in the 0° and ±90° positions. Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. ENG-21...
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Using Rotation Before turning the lens for rotation, always lock the lens in a non-tilted and non-shifted position. Note that your fingers may contact the shift lock knob when turning the lens for rotation. For EOS cameras with built-in flash, the lens may contact the camera while you operate the rotation function.
The lens clicks at the 45° position, Tilt and shift directions in Tilt and shift directions in and locks in place in either the right right angle TS rotation parallel TS rotation angle or parallel position. Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. ENG-23...
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When using TS rotation in conditions where vignetting may occur, it is recommended to shoot while checking results after shooting an image. TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO...
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TS-E MACRO Lens Exposure Setting Since the optical axis shifts when the lens is tilted or shifted, the exposure value may deviate largely with automatic exposure during viewfinder shooting. Either of the following methods is recommended for obtaining an appropriate exposure setting. Exposure setting by Live View shooting Shoot using a Live View shooting exposure value.
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• Upgrading the firmware in the below cameras will correct this phenomenon. EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5DS, EOS 5DS R, EOS-1D X Mark II, EOS-1D X, EOS 6D For details on firmware, see the Canon website. ENG-27...
Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. The depth of field is the distance in front of and To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus behind the plane of focus on the subject that point that results from changes in temperature, appears sharp.
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Attachment position mark Red dot Button Red dot Red dot Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. Removing Attachment position mark Stop position mark Keep your finger pressed down on the button located on the side of the hood, and then turn...
Shift Knob Cap Shifting will be easier if the supplied shift knob cap is mounted (p.19). However, note that for EOS cameras with a built-in flash, the cap may come in contact with the camera when mounting/detaching the lens, shifting the lens, or turning the lens for rotation. Screw (length: 3 mm) Remove the shift knob Mount the cap by squeezing it onto...
It provides a magnification of 0.10x to 0.58x. Only one filter may be attached. Close-Up Lens 250D does not have a compatible Use a Canon circular polarizing filter PL-C B. size. TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO and TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO: 77mm TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO: 82mm TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO...
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Extension Tubes (sold separately) You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The focusing distance and magnification are shown below. TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO Focusing distance (mm) Magnification (×) (working distance) Near Near EF12 II 0.74 0.23...
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Extension Tubes (sold separately) TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO Focusing distance (mm) Magnification (×) (working distance) Near Near 1716 EF12 II 0.62 0.09 (263) (1521) EF25 II 0.77 0.20 (232) (733) ENG-33...
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With some camera models, the tilt, shift and rotation functions cannot 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. Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO. ENG-34...
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Specifications TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO Focal Length/Aperture 50mm f/2.8 90mm f/2.8 135mm f/4 Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups 11 elements in 9 groups 11 elements in 7 groups Minimum Aperture f/32 f/45 f/45 Horizontal 40°...
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Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX cannot be used with this lens. 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.