Canon TS-E 17mm f4L is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Canon TS-E 17mm f4L is a member of Canon's EF L series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon EF L Series Lenses in Canon EF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 8 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| Extreme Wide-angle capability |
| Min focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
| Not so fast for a short Prime Lens |
| Pricey |
Lens Mount
Canon TS-E 17mm f4L is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon TS-E 17mm f4L has a maximum diameter of 89mm and a total length of 107mm. It weighs 820g / 28.9 oz.
Focal Range
Canon TS-E 17mm f4L has a fixed focal length of 17mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27.2mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Canon TS-E 17mm f4L doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon TS-E 17mm f4L has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. 0.14x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Canon TS-E 17mm f4L features a maximum aperture of F4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. While a maximum aperture of F4 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. Given the wider 17mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Canon TS-E 17mm f4L's optical formula consists of 18 elements in 12 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- Aspherical & UD elements
- Super Spectra coatings
Body Colour
Canon TS-E 17mm f4L is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Canon TS-E 17mm f4L
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon TS-E 17mm f4L Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L.
Top Alternatives of Canon TS-E 17mm f4L in Other Lens Mounts
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