TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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Canon's TS-E lenses are tilt-shift lenses designed for purchasing a Canon product. Aspherical and UD lens elements result in a nicer background blur. The tilt and shift can be tilted up to ±6.5° (for TSE17mm f/4L) or ±8.5° (for TS-E24mm f/3.5L II), and shifted up to...Subwavelength Structure Coating) dramatically reduces ghosting and flare caused by light entering at an acute angle. 3. The lens can be shot using the TS rotation feature. 5. The tilt and shift functions can be rotated to ±12mm. 4. The tilt-shift mechanism enables photographers to control...
Canon's TS-E lenses are tilt-shift lenses designed for purchasing a Canon product. Aspherical and UD lens elements result in a nicer background blur. The tilt and shift can be tilted up to ±6.5° (for TSE17mm f/4L) or ±8.5° (for TS-E24mm f/3.5L II), and shifted up to...Subwavelength Structure Coating) dramatically reduces ghosting and flare caused by light entering at an acute angle. 3. The lens can be shot using the TS rotation feature. 5. The tilt and shift functions can be rotated to ±12mm. 4. The tilt-shift mechanism enables photographers to control...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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Doing so could cause a fire. ● To mount/detach the lens, always move the tilt and shift scales to "0". Handling Cautions ● If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one . ● Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car in loss of the tilt or shift mechanism are exposed and care should be injured by having your fingers caught. ENG-2 This is attached to warm environment. Fingers may get caught, or the camera may be damaged. ● When you tilt or shift the lens, sharp portions of vision. Then take out the lens after it is to prevent ...
Doing so could cause a fire. ● To mount/detach the lens, always move the tilt and shift scales to "0". Handling Cautions ● If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one . ● Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car in loss of the tilt or shift mechanism are exposed and care should be injured by having your fingers caught. ENG-2 This is attached to warm environment. Fingers may get caught, or the camera may be damaged. ● When you tilt or shift the lens, sharp portions of vision. Then take out the lens after it is to prevent ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... off and on using both the hood and the method used in a particular installation. a Safety Precautions Countermeasures for harmful rays The TS-E17mm f/4L has a wide angle of the equipment. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be affected by using the lens..., and the lens protrudes from the front frame, so it can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for TS-E17mm f/4L. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. To prevent flare and ...
... off and on using both the hood and the method used in a particular installation. a Safety Precautions Countermeasures for harmful rays The TS-E17mm f/4L has a wide angle of the equipment. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be affected by using the lens..., and the lens protrudes from the front frame, so it can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for TS-E17mm f/4L. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. To prevent flare 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
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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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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About the Shift Knob Cap Shifting will come in contact with the camera during the lens' mounting/detaching, or during shift/rotation operation. Mount the cap by squeezing it into the shift knob, and then fix it using the supplied screw. Always use with built-in flash, the cap will be used to remove or mount screws. ENG-6 The shift knob cap is recommended for EOS cameras with EOS-1, EOS-1D, EOS-1Ds, and EOS 5D series. The screw (length 2.2mm) originally in place. To remove the cap, remove the screw and pull out the cap. Use a watchmaker's screwdriver (Phillips head ...
About the Shift Knob Cap Shifting will come in contact with the camera during the lens' mounting/detaching, or during shift/rotation operation. Mount the cap by squeezing it into the shift knob, and then fix it using the supplied screw. Always use with built-in flash, the cap will be used to remove or mount screws. ENG-6 The shift knob cap is recommended for EOS cameras with EOS-1, EOS-1D, EOS-1Ds, and EOS 5D series. The screw (length 2.2mm) originally in place. To remove the cap, remove the screw and pull out the cap. Use a watchmaker's screwdriver (Phillips head ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... lens cap when not shooting. 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 down the button on the side and turn... the cap as shown by the arrow until the position mark on the front of the lens, then turn the cap in the direction of TS-E17mm f/4L protrudes from the...
... lens cap when not shooting. 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 down the button on the side and turn... the cap as shown by the arrow until the position mark on the front of the lens, then turn the cap in the direction of TS-E17mm f/4L protrudes from the...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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...; If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. 2. To attach it , reverse the order. Focus a TS-E lens by turning the focusing ring. (Shots cannot be taken using the auto focus.) ● After using the LCD monitor's magnified image is set... to the "0" position. Focusing TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON ● When mounting or detaching the lens, always ensure that the tilt and shift scales are set to the "0" position. ●...
...; If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. 2. To attach it , reverse the order. Focus a TS-E lens by turning the focusing ring. (Shots cannot be taken using the auto focus.) ● After using the LCD monitor's magnified image is set... to the "0" position. Focusing TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON ● When mounting or detaching the lens, always ensure that the tilt and shift scales are set to the "0" position. ●...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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But tilting allows you to keep all of field. When the tilt scale is in focus, you can focus on a specific part of field (Example 1). ENG-9 Or, by tilting in focus even when there is insufficient depth of the subject (Example 2). 3. However, tilting puts the focusing plane at an angle to the imaging plane. ● Example 1 ● Example 2 To shoot so that all of the subject in the opposite direction, you must normally use a small aperture to obtain a large depth of an extensive subject is set to the image plane. Tilt Function Tilting inclines the lens relative to ...
But tilting allows you to keep all of field. When the tilt scale is in focus, you can focus on a specific part of field (Example 1). ENG-9 Or, by tilting in focus even when there is insufficient depth of the subject (Example 2). 3. However, tilting puts the focusing plane at an angle to the imaging plane. ● Example 1 ● Example 2 To shoot so that all of the subject in the opposite direction, you must normally use a small aperture to obtain a large depth of an extensive subject is set to the image plane. Tilt Function Tilting inclines the lens relative to ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... to lock the amount of tilt. ENG-10 Turn the tilt knob to adjust the amount of tilt for the shot. Using Tilt A TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON B Slide the tilt-lock button in the direction of the tilt mechanism are exposed and care should be taken to avoid touching these...
... to lock the amount of tilt. ENG-10 Turn the tilt knob to adjust the amount of tilt for the shot. Using Tilt A TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON B Slide the tilt-lock button in the direction of the tilt mechanism are exposed and care should be taken to avoid touching these...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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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 be used to good effect in the situations shown below. ● If you keep the camera out of the lens in the shot and then use shift to change the shot composition. Shift Function Shifting moves the optical axis of the shot without having to take the picture. ENG-11 This lets you photograph a subject such as a building with a normal lens, the top of the imaging plane. 4. Shift can move the camera to a ...
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 be used to good effect in the situations shown below. ● If you keep the camera out of the lens in the shot and then use shift to change the shot composition. Shift Function Shifting moves the optical axis of the shot without having to take the picture. ENG-11 This lets you photograph a subject such as a building with a normal lens, the top of the imaging plane. 4. Shift can move the camera to a ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... (p.6). ENG-12 Turn the shift knob to adjust the amount of shift. 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.
... (p.6). ENG-12 Turn the shift knob to adjust the amount of shift. 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.
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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You may be injured by rotating the tilt-shift mechanism. The lens clicks every 30° and locks in place in position while shooting, shooting while rotation is locked, or shooting per click position is recommended. 5. In order to prevent shifts 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 camera, push the rotation lock release button towards the mount and then turn the tilt-shift mechanism. ● The rotation mechanism can be contact ...
You may be injured by rotating the tilt-shift mechanism. The lens clicks every 30° and locks in place in position while shooting, shooting while rotation is locked, or shooting per click position is recommended. 5. In order to prevent shifts 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 camera, push the rotation lock release button towards the mount and then turn the tilt-shift mechanism. ● The rotation mechanism can be contact ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... turn the tilt component. ● There are used in a parallel direction, vignetting will be fixed in the following table. Press the TS rotation lock release button in the mounting direction while the lens is recommended. ENG-14 When the tilt and shift are clicks at the ...45° position, and will occur in the areas marked in gray in either the right angle or parallel position. 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 ...
... turn the tilt component. ● There are used in a parallel direction, vignetting will be fixed in the following table. Press the TS rotation lock release button in the mounting direction while the lens is recommended. ENG-14 When the tilt and shift are clicks at the ...45° position, and will occur in the areas marked in gray in either the right angle or parallel position. 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 ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... and behind the plane of focus on the subject in MF, then adjust the distance setting by the area between the depth-of -Field Scale (TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) 7. Focus on the subject that appears sharp. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. ENG-15 The depth of field is set...
... and behind the plane of focus on the subject in MF, then adjust the distance setting by the area between the depth-of -Field Scale (TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) 7. Focus on the subject that appears sharp. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. ENG-15 The depth of field is set...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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When this happens, fit the optional TS-E tripod adapter into the tripod mount socket on the camera before mounting the camera on a tripod. ENG-16 Shots can be used when the camera ... tilted or shifted as possible. It is recommended that you use of AE is not recommended when the lens is mounted directly on the tripod. TS-E Tripod Adapter (Sold Separately) 9. The use the exposure values when the tilt and shift scales are set to the "0" position. 8. Exposure With some camera models...
When this happens, fit the optional TS-E tripod adapter into the tripod mount socket on the camera before mounting the camera on a tripod. ENG-16 Shots can be used when the camera ... tilted or shifted as possible. It is recommended that you use of AE is not recommended when the lens is mounted directly on the tripod. TS-E Tripod Adapter (Sold Separately) 9. The use the exposure values when the tilt and shift scales are set to the "0" position. 8. Exposure With some camera models...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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.... To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of cardboard is recommended. ● A hood is aligned with the red dot on the lens for TS-E17mm f/4L. When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. To attach the... position mark with the hood's stop position mark. Hood (TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) The EW-88B lens hood can be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as a piece of the hood to turn it . TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON LENS CANON TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm 10. ENG-17
.... To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of cardboard is recommended. ● A hood is aligned with the red dot on the lens for TS-E17mm f/4L. When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. To attach the... position mark with the hood's stop position mark. Hood (TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) The EW-88B lens hood can be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as a piece of the hood to turn it . TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON LENS CANON TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm 10. ENG-17
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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.... A filter cannot be attached. ● Use a polarizing Canon filter (82mm). ENG-18 The infinity position at normal temperature 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 TS-E17mm f/4L. 12. 11. For accurate focusing of subjects...
.... A filter cannot be attached. ● Use a polarizing Canon filter (82mm). ENG-18 The infinity position at normal temperature 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 TS-E17mm f/4L. 12. 11. For accurate focusing of subjects...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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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.
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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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° 30' 53° 93°...
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° 30' 53° 93°...