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Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 EF Mount Review

Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8

Main Features

  • 90mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 565g / 1.24 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 74mm x 88mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.5m
  • Max Magnification: 0.29x
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Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 Overview


Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 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 f2.8 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitFair
TravelFair
StreetPoor
WeddingFair
Walk AroundPoor
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroAverage

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Reasons to Buy Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
8 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus
Pricey


Lens Mount

Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 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.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 has a maximum diameter of 74mm and total length of 88mm. It weighs 565g / 19.9 oz.

Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8:

  • 58mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 58mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 58mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 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.


Optical Image Stabilization

Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 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).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.29x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.29x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Below are the 3 PC Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

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Aperture

Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.

Optical Formula

Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 5 groups .

Body Colour

Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 is available in Black color.

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Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 90mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 6
Optical Groups 5

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.29X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 565g
Diameter 74mm
Length 88mm
Materials Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code ES-65III
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Hard Case LH-D14 Soft Case LP1016
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