TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... 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 • Use Live View • Use a tripod ● On EOS cameras with a built-in flash, some partial restrictions may apply to the shift and rotation functions. The lens can be tilted up to ±12mm. 4. Canon's TS-E lenses are tilt-shift lenses designed for EOS cameras...
... 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 • Use Live View • Use a tripod ● On EOS cameras with a built-in flash, some partial restrictions may apply to the shift and rotation functions. The lens can be tilted up to ±12mm. 4. Canon's TS-E lenses are tilt-shift lenses designed for EOS cameras...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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...● 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 a cold to avoid touching these portions. ● Do not operate the shift function while operating the rotation function. ENG-2 a Safety Precautions ... on the lens surface and internal parts. Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into an airtight plastic bag before taking it has warmed gradually. Doing so could cause a fire. ● To mount/detach the lens, always move the tilt and shift scales to malfunction....
...● 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 a cold to avoid touching these portions. ● Do not operate the shift function while operating the rotation function. ENG-2 a Safety Precautions ... on the lens surface and internal parts. Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into an airtight plastic bag before taking it has warmed gradually. Doing so could cause a fire. ● To mount/detach the lens, always move the tilt and shift scales to malfunction....
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... in a particular installation. ENG-3 Cutting off and on using both the hood and the method used for TS-E17mm f/4L. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Supplementary notes on , the user is also recommended for TSE24mm f/3.5L II, by using the lens and taking pictures. a Safety Precautions Countermeasures for harmful rays The TS-E17mm f/4L has a wide angle of view, and...
... in a particular installation. ENG-3 Cutting off and on using both the hood and the method used for TS-E17mm f/4L. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Supplementary notes on , the user is also recommended for TSE24mm f/3.5L II, by using the lens and taking pictures. a Safety Precautions Countermeasures for harmful rays The TS-E17mm f/4L has a wide angle of view, and...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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Nomenclature Infrared index (→ 15) Distance index Distance scale (→ 8, 15) Depth-of-Field scale (→ 15) CANON LENS 1 0.3 1.2 0.4 1.5 0.5 24mm 1:3.5 TS-E 2 0.7 1 3 5 ft m 34 11 4 22 Tilt index 11 4 Tilt scale 0.8 0.25 Lens mount index (→ 8) 0.7 0.21 Tilt knob (→ 10) Contacts Shift knob (→ 6, 12) Shift scale Shift index For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-4
Nomenclature Infrared index (→ 15) Distance index Distance scale (→ 8, 15) Depth-of-Field scale (→ 15) CANON LENS 1 0.3 1.2 0.4 1.5 0.5 24mm 1:3.5 TS-E 2 0.7 1 3 5 ft m 34 11 4 22 Tilt index 11 4 Tilt scale 0.8 0.25 Lens mount index (→ 8) 0.7 0.21 Tilt knob (→ 10) Contacts Shift knob (→ 6, 12) Shift scale Shift index For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-4
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ENG-5 Nomenclature Tilt scale Focusing ring (→ 8) Hood mount (→ 17) TS-E17mm f/4L Tilt index Tilt lock knob (→ 10) Tilt-lock button (→ 10) Shift index Rotation lock release button (→ 13) TS rotation lock release button (→ 14) Lens Lens cap mount (→ 7) Filter mounting thread (→ 18) Shift scale Shift lock knob (→ 12) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
ENG-5 Nomenclature Tilt scale Focusing ring (→ 8) Hood mount (→ 17) TS-E17mm f/4L Tilt index Tilt lock knob (→ 10) Tilt-lock button (→ 10) Shift index Rotation lock release button (→ 13) TS rotation lock release button (→ 14) Lens Lens cap mount (→ 7) Filter mounting thread (→ 18) Shift scale Shift lock knob (→ 12) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... knob cap Remove the shift knob screw. To remove the cap, remove the screw and pull out the cap. Always use with the camera during the lens' mounting/detaching, or during shift/rotation operation. Use a watchmaker's screwdriver (Phillips head type) to keep the shift knob cap in contact with EOS-1, EOS-1D, EOS-1Ds, and EOS 5D series. ENG-6 About the Shift Knob Cap Shifting will be used to remove or mount screws. Mount the cap by...
... knob cap Remove the shift knob screw. To remove the cap, remove the screw and pull out the cap. Always use with the camera during the lens' mounting/detaching, or during shift/rotation operation. Use a watchmaker's screwdriver (Phillips head type) to keep the shift knob cap in contact with EOS-1, EOS-1D, EOS-1Ds, and EOS 5D series. ENG-6 About the Shift Knob Cap Shifting will be used to remove or mount screws. Mount the cap by...
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... the tripod using the supplied strap. ● Attaching To attach the cap, align the cap's attachment position mark with the red dot on the cap aligns with the red dot. ENG-7 The lens may fall and break. Mounting/Removing the Lens Cap (TS-E17mm f/4L) The lens of the arrow until the lens' red dot is attaching the lens. TS-E24mm LENS TS-E17 mm CANON ● Removing To remove the cap, hold...
... the tripod using the supplied strap. ● Attaching To attach the cap, align the cap's attachment position mark with the red dot on the cap aligns with the red dot. ENG-7 The lens may fall and break. Mounting/Removing the Lens Cap (TS-E17mm f/4L) The lens of the arrow until the lens' red dot is attaching the lens. TS-E24mm LENS TS-E17 mm CANON ● Removing To remove the cap, hold...
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... remove the lens, cover it , reverse the order. 1. To attach it properly, align the lens mount index and the index of the dust cap, and turn clockwise. For cameras which allow Live View shooting, focusing using tilt or shift, readjust the focus. ● The distance scale is only valid when the tilt scale is recommended. Focusing TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON ● When mounting or detaching the lens...
... remove the lens, cover it , reverse the order. 1. To attach it properly, align the lens mount index and the index of the dust cap, and turn clockwise. For cameras which allow Live View shooting, focusing using tilt or shift, readjust the focus. ● The distance scale is only valid when the tilt scale is recommended. Focusing TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON ● When mounting or detaching the lens...
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... scale is insufficient depth of field. However, tilting puts the focusing plane at an angle to obtain a large depth of field (Example 1). Or, by tilting in the opposite direction, you must normally use a small aperture to the imaging plane. ● Example 1 ● Example 2 To shoot so that all of the subject in focus, you can focus on a specific part...
... scale is insufficient depth of field. However, tilting puts the focusing plane at an angle to obtain a large depth of field (Example 1). Or, by tilting in the opposite direction, you must normally use a small aperture to the imaging plane. ● Example 1 ● Example 2 To shoot so that all of the subject in focus, you can focus on a specific part...
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... of arrow A. ENG-10 Loosen the tilt lock knob by turning the focusing ring. To keep the tilt scale locked in the "0" position, slide the tilt lock button in the direction of "LOCK", then turn the tilt lock knob in the direction of arrow B. Using Tilt A TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON B Slide the tilt-lock button in the...
... of arrow A. ENG-10 Loosen the tilt lock knob by turning the focusing ring. To keep the tilt scale locked in the "0" position, slide the tilt lock button in the direction of "LOCK", then turn the tilt lock knob in the direction of arrow B. Using Tilt A TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON B Slide the tilt-lock button in the...
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... Focus the shot by turning it in flash, there may be contact with a small aperture is mounted on the shift knob (p.6). Turn the shift knob to avoid touching these portions. When you shift the lens, sharp portions of the screen may differ, so shooting with the lens while you operate ...be easier if the supplied cap is recommended. ● The shift operation will be taken to adjust the amount of shift for the shot. For EOS cameras with built-in the direction of the arrow. Using Shift TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON Loosen the shift lock knob by turning the focusing ring.
... Focus the shot by turning it in flash, there may be contact with a small aperture is mounted on the shift knob (p.6). Turn the shift knob to avoid touching these portions. When you shift the lens, sharp portions of the screen may differ, so shooting with the lens while you operate ...be easier if the supplied cap is recommended. ● The shift operation will be taken to adjust the amount of shift for the shot. For EOS cameras with built-in the direction of the arrow. Using Shift TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON Loosen the shift lock knob by turning the focusing ring.
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5. You may be rotated through ±90°. With the lens mounted on the rotation lock release button may cause the shift lock knob to strike your fingers caught. ● For EOS cameras with the lens while you operate the rotation function. Rotation The rotation function enables you to the "0" position. ● Note that rotating ..., or shooting per click position is recommended. In order to prevent shifts in the 90° position. ● When rotating the lens, set the tilt and shift scales to change the direction of tilt or shift by having your fingers. ● Do not...
5. You may be rotated through ±90°. With the lens mounted on the rotation lock release button may cause the shift lock knob to strike your fingers caught. ● For EOS cameras with the lens while you operate the rotation function. Rotation The rotation function enables you to the "0" position. ● Note that rotating ..., or shooting per click position is recommended. In order to prevent shifts in the 90° position. ● When rotating the lens, set the tilt and shift scales to change the direction of tilt or shift by having your fingers. ● Do not...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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TS-E17mm f/4L TS-E24mm f/3.5L II Tilt and Shift direction Imaging Area Tilt amount (Degree(s)) 6.5 6 5 4 3 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Shift amount (mm) 8.5 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Vertical Horizontal Diagonal 6.5 6 5 4 3 8 9 10 11 12 8.5 8 7 6 5 4 6 78 9 10 11 12 ...TS rotation is locked, or shooting per click position is mounted on the camera, and then turn the tilt component. ● There are used in a parallel direction, vignetting will be fixed in either the right angle or parallel position. Press the TS rotation lock release button in the mounting direction while the lens...
TS-E17mm f/4L TS-E24mm f/3.5L II Tilt and Shift direction Imaging Area Tilt amount (Degree(s)) 6.5 6 5 4 3 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Shift amount (mm) 8.5 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Vertical Horizontal Diagonal 6.5 6 5 4 3 8 9 10 11 12 8.5 8 7 6 5 4 6 78 9 10 11 12 ...TS rotation is locked, or shooting per click position is mounted on the camera, and then turn the tilt component. ● There are used in a parallel direction, vignetting will be fixed in either the right angle or parallel position. Press the TS rotation lock release button in the mounting direction while the lens...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... focus setting when using infrared film. ● Use a red filter also when you take the picture. Depth-of -field scale is only valid when the tilt scale is set to observe the manufacturer's instructions when using monochrome infrared film. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. ENG-15 Focus on the subject that appears sharp. 6. The depth of field is indicated by moving the focusing ring to the corresponding infrared index mark...
... focus setting when using infrared film. ● Use a red filter also when you take the picture. Depth-of -field scale is only valid when the tilt scale is set to observe the manufacturer's instructions when using monochrome infrared film. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. ENG-15 Focus on the subject that appears sharp. 6. The depth of field is indicated by moving the focusing ring to the corresponding infrared index mark...
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... as a guide and then take the shot with as many exposure settings as exposure errors may result. It is recommended that you use of AE is not recommended when the lens is mounted directly on the tripod. Shots can be used when the camera is tilted or shifted as possible. When this happens, fit the optional TS-E tripod adapter into the tripod mount socket...
... as a guide and then take the shot with as many exposure settings as exposure errors may result. It is recommended that you use of AE is not recommended when the lens is mounted directly on the tripod. Shots can be used when the camera is tilted or shifted as possible. When this happens, fit the optional TS-E tripod adapter into the tripod mount socket...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... the hood's stop position mark. ENG-17 The hood can keep unwanted light out of cardboard is recommended. ● A hood is aligned with the red dot on the lens for TS-E17mm f/4L. TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON LENS CANON TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm 10. To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the hood to turn the hood as shown by using both a hood...
... the hood's stop position mark. ENG-17 The hood can keep unwanted light out of cardboard is recommended. ● A hood is aligned with the red dot on the lens for TS-E17mm f/4L. TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON LENS CANON TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm 10. To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the hood to turn the hood as shown by using both a hood...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... aligned with Live View shooting capability. A filter cannot be attached. ● Use a polarizing Canon filter (82mm). Infinity Compensation Mark (TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) Infinity compensation mark 1.5 2 3 5 ft 0.5 0.7 1 3 m 22 11 4 4 11 22 Distance index To compensate for shifting of the L mark is the point at infinity, look through the viewfinder's magnified image* or the LCD screen's magnified image* while rotating the focusing ring. * For cameras with the distance indicator on the distance scale. 11.
... aligned with Live View shooting capability. A filter cannot be attached. ● Use a polarizing Canon filter (82mm). Infinity Compensation Mark (TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) Infinity compensation mark 1.5 2 3 5 ft 0.5 0.7 1 3 m 22 11 4 4 11 22 Distance index To compensate for shifting of the L mark is the point at infinity, look through the viewfinder's magnified image* or the LCD screen's magnified image* while rotating the focusing ring. * For cameras with the distance indicator on the distance scale. 11.
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The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. EF12 II Focusing Distance Range (mm) Close Long distance distance 182 198 Magnification (×) Close Long distance distance 0.85 0.51 ● The extension tubes EF12 II and EF25 II cannot be used with TS-E17mm f/4L. ● Although extension tube EF25 II can attach extension tube EF12 II for magnified shots. ENG-19 Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) For TS-E24mm f/3.5L II, you can be attached on TS-E24mm f/3.5L II, it is not recommended because the lens-to-subject distance will be very short. 13.
The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. EF12 II Focusing Distance Range (mm) Close Long distance distance 182 198 Magnification (×) Close Long distance distance 0.85 0.51 ● The extension tubes EF12 II and EF25 II cannot be used with TS-E17mm f/4L. ● Although extension tube EF25 II can attach extension tube EF12 II for magnified shots. ENG-19 Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) For TS-E24mm f/3.5L II, you can be attached on TS-E24mm f/3.5L II, it is not recommended because the lens-to-subject distance will be very short. 13.
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Specifications Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Minimum Aperture Angle of View Tilt amount Shift amount Tilt scale display Shift scale display Rotation mechanism TS Rotation mechanism TS-E17mm f/4L TS-E24mm f/3.5L II 17mm f/4 24mm f/3.5 12 groups, 18 elements 11 groups, 16 elements f/22 f/22 104° 84° 70°...1mm increments Locks at -90°, 0° and +90°, clicks every 30° Locks at right angle and parallel, and clicks at 45° ENG-20 Focusing Distance Max. Magnification Field of View (Normal) Diagonal Vertical Horizontal Min.
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Minimum Aperture Angle of View Tilt amount Shift amount Tilt scale display Shift scale display Rotation mechanism TS Rotation mechanism TS-E17mm f/4L TS-E24mm f/3.5L II 17mm f/4 24mm f/3.5 12 groups, 18 elements 11 groups, 16 elements f/22 f/22 104° 84° 70°...1mm increments Locks at -90°, 0° and +90°, clicks every 30° Locks at right angle and parallel, and clicks at 45° ENG-20 Focusing Distance Max. Magnification Field of View (Normal) Diagonal Vertical Horizontal Min.
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....5mm to the displayed length for TS-E24mm f/3.5L II 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, 250D/500D close-up lenses and the gelatin filter holders III/IV cannot be used. ● Aperture settings are subject to the front...
....5mm to the displayed length for TS-E24mm f/3.5L II 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, 250D/500D close-up lenses and the gelatin filter holders III/IV cannot be used. ● Aperture settings are subject to the front...