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Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon EF

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Focal length
45 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
645 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm
Length
90.1 mm

At a Glance

This tilt-shift standard prime covers full frame on Canon EF with a 45 mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Tilt and shift allow perspective control and adjustment of the plane of focus, and both are set by hand, as is focusing. It focuses down to 40 cm at 0.16x magnification, which also brings products into reach. It suits architecture, product and landscape work.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape

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
45 mm
Max. focal length
45 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
10
Groups
9
Weight
645 g (1.42 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm (15.75 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16×)
Length
90.1 mm (3.55 in)
Diameter
81 mm (3.19 in)
Released
April 1991

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

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

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 fit?

The Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 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 72 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

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 45mm f/2.8 compared

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

LensCanon TS-E 45mm f/2.8Venus Laowa Aksen 45mm F2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APOMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 IISchneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM
Focal length45 mm45 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight645 g599 g200 g1,400 g
Filter diameter72 mm–52 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm–40 cm65 cm
Length90.1 mm121 mm60 mm128 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8: FAQ

Does the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 have autofocus?

No, the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 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 45mm f/2.8 weigh?

The Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 weighs 645 g. It is 90.1 mm long with a diameter of 81 mm.

What filter size does the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 use?

The Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 72 mm in full-frame terms.

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