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Black Canon tilt-shift lens barrel with 82 mm front diameter and red L-series ring

Canon

Canon 3552B002 TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift Lens

SKU CH-21T8-PVYT5 MPN 3552B002

A tilt-shift lens with 24mm focal length, f/3.5 maximum aperture, ±12mm shift, ±8.5° tilt, and 16 elements in 11 groups

  • Diameter82 mm
  • Product typeTilt-Shift Lens
  • Product colorBlack
  • Compatible withFour Thirds System
  • DetailsFocal Length & Maximum Aperture: 24 mm 1:3.5 Minimum Apertur
  • Key featuresA superb refinement to a true Canon classic, the TS-E 24 mm
  • Capture architecture with 12 mm shift correction
  • Control focus plane via 8.5 degree tilt range
  • Reduce chromatic aberration using four UD elements
  • Wide 84 degree diagonal view at 24 mm
  • Rotate mechanism 90 degrees for flexible composition

Precision Architecture Lens

The Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II is a manual-focus tilt-shift lens built for architectural and landscape photographers who require exact perspective control. Its 24mm focal length and 84° diagonal angle of view suit wide interior and exterior compositions. The lens construction uses 16 elements in 11 groups, including four UD elements and an aspherical element, to minimise chromatic aberration and distortion across the 67.2mm image circle.

Optical Stability And Control

A tilt-locking mechanism secures the selected tilt angle up to 8.5°, preventing unwanted movement during careful composition. The shift function provides up to 12mm of travel for perspective correction without converging verticals. The entire tilt-shift mechanism rotates through 90° in either direction, allowing the movements to be aligned precisely with the scene geometry. Focus remains manual for deliberate, repeatable adjustments.

Consistent Rendering Under Extended Use

The L-series optical design maintains edge-to-edge sharpness and colour fidelity when the lens is shifted or tilted to its limits for prolonged periods. Stopping down to the minimum aperture of f/22 extends depth of field for technical subjects requiring extensive focus planes. The 82mm filter thread accepts standard holders for graduated or polarising filters during long exposure work. Mechanical detents and locks ensure settings do not drift between frames.

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Price $1,641.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon
Model nameTS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II
Product typeTilt-Shift Lens
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Diameter82 mm
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size197 × 140 × 133 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withFour Thirds System

Questions about this item

How do I mount the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II on a Four Thirds camera, and what rotation step is often missed?

Attach the lens via its native mount, then rotate the tilt-shift mechanism up to +/- 90 degrees and lock it; skipping the lock lets the mechanism shift during shooting.

What mechanical part will need attention after heavy tilt-shift use?

The tilt-locking mechanism and shift rails see the most wear; periodic cleaning and re-lubrication keep the +/- 12 mm shift and +/- 8.5° tilt movements smooth.

Which optical limit appears first during extended stopped-down architectural work?

Diffraction softening becomes visible at the minimum f/22 aperture, reducing the 84° diagonal angle-of-view sharpness before any mechanical limit is reached.

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