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Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS

Canon EF

Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
1490 g
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm
Length
158 mm

At a Glance

With a 40 mm focal length and an f/4 maximum aperture, this tilt-shift lens for Canon EF and full frame is a manually operated moderate wide-angle. Shift corrects perspective, tilt steers the plane of focus, and both can be rotated. The lens weighs 1.49 kg and is heavy. Its minimum focus distance is 49 cm. It suits architecture, product and landscape work.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.
  • At 1.5 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
40 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
12
Groups
10
Weight
1,490 g (3.28 lb)
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm (19.29 in)
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Diameter
96 mm (3.78 in)

Manufacturer data: hartblei.de

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

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Which cameras does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS fit?

The Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS 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 64 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.

Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS compared

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

LensHartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TSVoigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL IICanon EF 40mm f/2.8 STMCanon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Focal length40 mm40 mm40 mm45 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/2f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,490 g200 g130 g645 g
Filter diameter86 mm52 mm52 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance49 cm38 cm30 cm40 cm
Length158 mm25 mm22.8 mm90.1 mm
Autofocusnonoyesno
Image stabilizationnononono
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Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS: FAQ

Does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS have autofocus?

No, the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS have image stabilization?

No, the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS weigh?

The Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS weighs 1,490 g. It is 158 mm long with a diameter of 96 mm.

What filter size does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS use?

The Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS takes 86 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS is 49 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 64 mm in full-frame terms.

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