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Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

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Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Focal length
17 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
820 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
106.9 mm
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At a Glance

The tilt-shift ultra-wide prime for full-frame Canon EF offers 17 mm at f/4. Its rotating tilt-shift mechanism controls perspective and the plane of focus. Focus is manual, and the minimum focus distance is 25 cm. It weighs 820 g and suits architecture, product and landscape work.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
17 mm
Max. focal length
17 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
18
Groups
12
Weight
820 g (1.81 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.1 (0.14×)
Length
106.9 mm (4.21 in)
Diameter
88.9 mm (3.5 in)
Released
June 2009

Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com, usa.canon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L fit?

The Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L 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 27 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 17mm f/4L compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon TS-E 17mm f/4LZeiss Distagon T* 3,5/18Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 MacroZeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8
Focal length17 mm18 mm15 mm18 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/3.5f/4f/2.8
Weight820 g470 g410 g721 g
Filter diameter–82 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm30 cm12.2 cm25 cm
Length106.9 mm84 mm64 mm93 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L: FAQ

Does the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L have autofocus?

No, the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L have image stabilization?

No, the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L 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 17mm f/4L weigh?

The Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L weighs 820 g. It is 106.9 mm long with a diameter of 88.9 mm.

How close can the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms.

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