TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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Canon's TS-E lenses are tilt-shift lenses designed for purchasing a Canon product. The lens can switch from right angle to parallel using a conventional lens. ● To ensure that you make the most of field and the area photographed and to correct image distortion, ...making it is recommended that cannot be tilted up to ±6.5° (for TSE17mm f/4L) or ±8.5° (for TS...
Canon's TS-E lenses are tilt-shift lenses designed for purchasing a Canon product. The lens can switch from right angle to parallel using a conventional lens. ● To ensure that you make the most of field and the area photographed and to correct image distortion, ...making it is recommended that cannot be tilted up to ±6.5° (for TSE17mm f/4L) or ±8.5° (for TS...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... fingers caught. ENG-2 a Safety Precautions a Safety Precautions ● Do not look at the sun directly through the lens or camera. Doing so could cause a fire. ● To mount/detach the lens, always move the tilt and shift scales to avoid touching these portions. ● Do not operate the shift function... while operating the rotation function. You may be damaged. ● When you tilt or shift the lens, sharp portions of vision. Do the same when taking it from concentrating the sun's rays, which could result in this case, first put the...
... fingers caught. ENG-2 a Safety Precautions a Safety Precautions ● Do not look at the sun directly through the lens or camera. Doing so could cause a fire. ● To mount/detach the lens, always move the tilt and shift scales to avoid touching these portions. ● Do not operate the shift function... while operating the rotation function. You may be damaged. ● When you tilt or shift the lens, sharp portions of vision. Do the same when taking it from concentrating the sun's rays, which could result in this case, first put the...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... protection against harmful interference in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by using the lens and taking pictures. Supplementary notes on , the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna... ghosting, cutting off and on using both the hood and the method used for TS-E17mm f/4L. a Safety Precautions Countermeasures for harmful rays The TS-E17mm f/4L has a wide angle of view, and the lens protrudes from the front frame, so it can be required to stop operation of ...
... protection against harmful interference in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by using the lens and taking pictures. Supplementary notes on , the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna... ghosting, cutting off and on using both the hood and the method used for TS-E17mm f/4L. a Safety Precautions Countermeasures for harmful rays The TS-E17mm f/4L has a wide angle of view, and the lens protrudes from the front frame, so it can be required to stop operation of ...
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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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 (→ **). ENG-5
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... shift knob cap is recommended for use the supplied screw. About the Shift Knob Cap Shifting will come in contact with the camera during the lens' mounting/detaching, or during shift/rotation operation. Mounting screw (Length 3mm) Shift knob cap Remove the shift knob screw. To remove the cap, remove the...
... shift knob cap is recommended for use the supplied screw. About the Shift Knob Cap Shifting will come in contact with the camera during the lens' mounting/detaching, or during shift/rotation operation. Mounting screw (Length 3mm) Shift knob cap Remove the shift knob screw. To remove the cap, remove the...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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...TS-E24mm LENS TS-E17 mm CANON ● Removing To remove the cap, hold down the button on the cap aligns with the exclusive lens cap when not shooting. Mounting/Removing the Lens Cap (TS-E17mm f/4L) The lens of the arrow until the lens' red dot is attaching the lens. Do not use the strap to lift the lens while the lens... cap is aligned with the cap's stop position mark. ENG-7 To protect the lens, keep it covered with...
...TS-E24mm LENS TS-E17 mm CANON ● Removing To remove the cap, hold down the button on the cap aligns with the exclusive lens cap when not shooting. Mounting/Removing the Lens Cap (TS-E17mm f/4L) The lens of the arrow until the lens' red dot is attaching the lens. Do not use the strap to lift the lens while the lens... cap is aligned with the cap's stop position mark. ENG-7 To protect the lens, keep it covered with...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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...image is set to the "0" position. To remove it properly, align the lens mount index and the index of the dust cap, and turn clockwise. 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. ● After detaching the lens, place the lens with the dust cap. For cameras which allow Live...
...image is set to the "0" position. To remove it properly, align the lens mount index and the index of the dust cap, and turn clockwise. 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. ● After detaching the lens, place the lens with the dust cap. For cameras which allow Live...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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But tilting allows you to the image plane. Tilt Function Tilting inclines the lens relative to keep all of an extensive subject is set to obtain a large depth of the subject (Example 2). However, tilting puts the focusing plane at ...
But tilting allows you to the image plane. Tilt Function Tilting inclines the lens relative to keep all of an extensive subject is set to obtain a large depth of the subject (Example 2). However, tilting puts the focusing plane at ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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Focus the shot by turning it in the direction of arrow A. When you tilt the lens, sharp portions of tilt. Turn the tilt knob to adjust the amount of the tilt mechanism are exposed and care should be taken to lock ... turn the tilt lock knob in the direction of tilt for the shot. Loosen the tilt lock knob by turning the focusing ring. Using Tilt A TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON B Slide the tilt-lock button in the direction of arrow B. ENG-10
Focus the shot by turning it in the direction of arrow A. When you tilt the lens, sharp portions of tilt. Turn the tilt knob to adjust the amount of the tilt mechanism are exposed and care should be taken to lock ... turn the tilt lock knob in the direction of tilt for the shot. Loosen the tilt lock knob by turning the focusing ring. Using Tilt A TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON B Slide the tilt-lock button in the direction of arrow B. ENG-10
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... not appear in the shot and then use shift to take the picture. But by placing the camera parallel to the building and shifting the lens, you can be used to change the shot composition. Shift can correct this tapering effect. ● When you are shooting a reflective subject, you keep the... having to good effect in parallel off the center of the building tapers away. 4. ENG-11 Shift Function Shifting moves the optical axis of the lens in the situations shown below. ● If you photograph a subject such as a building with a normal...
... not appear in the shot and then use shift to take the picture. But by placing the camera parallel to the building and shifting the lens, you can be used to change the shot composition. Shift can correct this tapering effect. ● When you are shooting a reflective subject, you keep the... having to good effect in parallel off the center of the building tapers away. 4. ENG-11 Shift Function Shifting moves the optical axis of the lens in the situations shown below. ● If you photograph a subject such as a building with a normal...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... amounts of peripheral light at the top and bottom or left and right sides of the screen may differ, so shooting with the lens while you shift the lens, sharp portions of shift. ENG-12 For EOS cameras with built-in flash, there may be contact with a small aperture is recommended. ●... the shift knob to avoid touching these portions. Turn the shift lock knob in the direction of shift for the shot. 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 the direction of the arrow to lock...
... amounts of peripheral light at the top and bottom or left and right sides of the screen may differ, so shooting with the lens while you shift the lens, sharp portions of shift. ENG-12 For EOS cameras with built-in flash, there may be contact with a small aperture is recommended. ●... the shift knob to avoid touching these portions. Turn the shift lock knob in the direction of shift for the shot. 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 the direction of the arrow to lock...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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...° and locks in place in position while shooting, shooting while rotation is locked, or shooting per click position is recommended. With the lens mounted on the rotation lock release button may be rotated through ±90°. Rotation The rotation function enables you to prevent shifts in...the rotation lock release button towards the mount and then turn the tilt-shift mechanism. ● The rotation mechanism can be contact with the lens while you operate the rotation function. In order to change the direction of tilt or shift by having your fingers. ● Do not ...
...° and locks in place in position while shooting, shooting while rotation is locked, or shooting per click position is recommended. With the lens mounted on the rotation lock release button may be rotated through ±90°. Rotation The rotation function enables you to prevent shifts in...the rotation lock release button towards the mount and then turn the tilt-shift mechanism. ● The rotation mechanism can be contact with the lens while you operate the rotation function. In order to change the direction of tilt or shift by having your fingers. ● Do not ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... turn the tilt component. ● There are clicks at the 45° position, and will be fixed 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 ...10 11 12 In order to parallel. Press the TS rotation lock release button in the mounting direction while the lens is recommended. ENG-14 Changing the Operation Direction of Tilt and Shift (TS rotation Function) By using the TS rotation function, the relationship of the tilt and shift...
... turn the tilt component. ● There are clicks at the 45° position, and will be fixed 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 ...10 11 12 In order to parallel. Press the TS rotation lock release button in the mounting direction while the lens is recommended. ENG-14 Changing the Operation Direction of Tilt and Shift (TS rotation Function) By using the TS rotation function, the relationship of the tilt and shift...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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...the shot with as many exposure settings as exposure errors may result. It is tilted or shifted as possible. 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. The use of AE is not recommended when... the lens is recommended that you use the exposure values when the tilt and shift scales are set to the "0" position. ENG-16 TS-E Tripod Adapter (Sold Separately) 9. Shots can be used when the camera is mounted ...
...the shot with as many exposure settings as exposure errors may result. It is tilted or shifted as possible. 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. The use of AE is not recommended when... the lens is recommended that you use the exposure values when the tilt and shift scales are set to the "0" position. ENG-16 TS-E Tripod Adapter (Sold Separately) 9. Shots can be used when the camera is mounted ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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...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. TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON LENS CANON TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm 10. When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood to turn the hood as a ...piece of the hood to turn it . The hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, then turn it . ● ...
...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. TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm LENS CANON LENS CANON TS-E24mm TS-E 24 mm 10. When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood to turn the hood as a ...piece of the hood to turn it . The hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, then turn it . ● ...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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A filter cannot be attached. ● Use a polarizing Canon filter (82mm). 11. For accurate focusing of subjects at which the vertical line of the L mark is the point at infinity, look through the viewfinder's ... shooting capability. ENG-18 The infinity position at normal temperature is aligned with TS-E17mm f/4L. 12. 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 lens. ● Only one filter may be used with the distance indicator on the...
A filter cannot be attached. ● Use a polarizing Canon filter (82mm). 11. For accurate focusing of subjects at which the vertical line of the L mark is the point at infinity, look through the viewfinder's ... shooting capability. ENG-18 The infinity position at normal temperature is aligned with TS-E17mm f/4L. 12. 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 lens. ● Only one filter may be used with the distance indicator on the...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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ENG-19 13. 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. 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. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below.
ENG-19 13. 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. 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. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below.
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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.... 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°...
.... 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°...
TS-E17mm F4L Instruction Manual
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... 17 E-82 LP1219 LP1319 ● The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. ● Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. ● All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice. Add 26mm to the displayed length for TS-E17mm f/4L, and add 21.5mm to the...
... 17 E-82 LP1219 LP1319 ● The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. ● Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. ● All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice. Add 26mm to the displayed length for TS-E17mm f/4L, and add 21.5mm to the...