Excellent Optical Performance for the Ultra-High-Resolution Digital Age
By featuring Canon’s renowned optical technology, the new TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro offers excellent optical performance to meet the demands of ultra-high-resolution imaging provided by the new generation EOS DSLR cameras. Newly developed optical design is adopted to suppress distortion to a minimum with consideration of commercial photography. It also features 2 UD lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration and achieve excellent resolution and contrast for the entire image area. Canon’s high-performance anti-reflection SWC (Sub-Wavelength Structure Coating) is applied on the fourth lens element to suppress ghosting and flare caused by strong light entering at large angle of incidence and at angles close to vertical. In addition, the lens also features a 9-blade circular aperture to produce exquisite out-of-focus image, and a floating focus system to further ensure high image quality over the entire range of focusing distance.
0.5x Maximum Magnification for Impressive Macro Photography
The TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro can achieve a maximum magnification of 0.5x at an optimized minimum focusing distance of 0.486m to expand the usage to macro photography. This macro functionality is particularly useful when dealing with small subjects in product photography, and the long working distance brought by the new TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro is ideal for complicated studio setup as it makes the positioning of lighting easier for the optimal effect. Another beauty of using tilt-shift lenses in macro photography is that it can focus on an inclined plane using the tilt function, making macro shooting with larger apertures possible while appropriate depth of field is achieved.
Wider Tilt and Shift Range for Class-Leading Perspective Control Photography
The new TS-E lens features a large image circle of 67.2mm and provides wider range of tilting and shifting compared to the predecessor model while minimizing vignetting. An astonishing tilt capability of +/- 10° provides enhanced creative control over the depth of field for unique composition and effect, such as to focus on all dishes on the table or merely the eyes of a portrait subject. Interesting miniature effect can also be created with the tilt function to portray life-size scenery as if they were miniature models. The lens also achieves a shift range of up to +/- 12mm for greater perspective control which is useful especially in product and architectural photography as it can correct image perspective optically. The shift function also allows re-composition of the photos without moving the camera and capture of images for photo stitching that gives a wider angle of view. Putting even greater possibilities in the hands of professional photographers, the lens is equipped with Rotation and TS Rotation features which significantly expand the operability and capability of the lens by allowing photographers to freely combine tilting and shifting orientation over a continuous range of 90°. This allows for more effective framing and better adaptation to various shooting conditions.
The new TS-E lens is equipped with an extra large Tilt knob, a large Shift knob and Tilt/shift lock knob to offer improved operability over previous models. The bundled Shift knob cap can also be installed to further enlarge the size of Shift knob for better shift operability. A Tilt-lock switch is also provided to lock the lens firmly in a zero-tilt position to help prevent unintended tilting for optimal quality during ordinary use. All these ensure an effective use of the lens in diverse conditions without being unwieldy.
Boasting the rugged construction of Canon’s renowned L lenses, this new TS-E lens is built with aluminum alloy or zinc alloy in all mechanism for high degree of lens strength and offer durability that satisfies the demand of professional users. Fluorine coating on the foremost and rearmost lens surfaces are also available to repel dust particles and water droplets, making lens cleaning easier.
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