Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
PC 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 90mm F2.8L Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is a member of Canon's EF L series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
EF L Series Lenses in Canon EF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Distance Scale |
Hood supplied |
Full-time Manual Focusing |
Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
High Max Magnification ratio of 0.5x |
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Lens Mount
Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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 Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has a maximum diameter of 67mm and total length of 117mm. It weighs 915g / 32.3 oz.
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro and the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro, offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro:
Focal Range
Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has a fixed focal length of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 144mm.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.39m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has a max aperture of F2.8.
Optical Formula
Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- Molded glass aspherical
- UD elements + ASC coating
Lens Hood
Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro
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