
Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro
- Focal length
- 135 mm
- Aperture
- f/4
- Weight
- 1110 g
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 48.6 cm
- Length
- 139.1 mm
At a Glance
This tilt-shift telephoto prime for full-frame Canon EF offers 135 mm at f/4. Tilting and shifting give control over perspective and the plane of focus. It focuses manually and reaches 1:2 (0.5x) at a 48.6 cm minimum focus distance. It suits architecture, product, landscape and macro work.
Good for
- Architecture
- Product
- Landscape
- Macro
Worth knowing
- Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/4
- Min. aperture
- f/45
- Elements
- 11
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 1,110 g (2.45 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 48.6 cm (19.13 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:2 (0.5×)
- Length
- 139.1 mm (5.48 in)
- Diameter
- 88.5 mm (3.48 in)
Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com, support.usa.canon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro fit?
The Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 216 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro | Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 135mm f/2.5 | Hartblei Superrotator Macro 120mm F4 TS | Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135 mm | 135 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/2.5 | f/4 | f/2 |
| Weight | 1,110 g | 845 g | 935 g | 830 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 67 mm | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 48.6 cm | 100 cm | 75 cm | 80 cm |
| Length | 139.1 mm | 137 mm | 106 mm | 122.1 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro: FAQ
Does the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro have autofocus?
No, the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro have image stabilization?
No, the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro weigh?
The Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro weighs 1,110 g. It is 139.1 mm long with a diameter of 88.5 mm.
What filter size does the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro use?
The Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro takes 82 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is 48.6 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 216 mm in full-frame terms.
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