Canon TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO User manual

TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO
TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO
TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO
Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO, Canon TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, and Canon TS-E135mm
f/4L MACRO are tilt-shift lenses* designed for EOS cameras that allow macro shooting up to 0.5
times magnification.
Camera Firmware
Please use the latest version of firmware with the camera in use. For details on whether the
firmware is the latest version or not, and for details on updating the firmware, please check the
Canon website.
Conventions used in this instruction
Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage.
Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures.
* Depending on the camera model, the orientation or movement required for operation differs somewhat.
For nomenclature and tilt operation, see the corresponding page for each model.
 TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO
Nomenclature: p.5, p.6
Using tilt: p.15, p.16
 TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO
Nomenclature: p.7, p.8
Using tilt: p.17, p.18

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Safety Precautions
Precautions to ensure that the camera is used safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make sure all details are
observed in order to prevent risks and injury to the user and other people.
Caution Details pertaining to risks that may result in injury.
 Do not leave the camera in locations subject to high or low temperatures. This may result in the camera becoming
excessively hot or cold, which may cause burns or other injuries when touched.
 Do not insert your fingers inside the camera. Failure to observe this may result in injury.
 Before mounting or detaching the lens, or turning the lens for rotation or TS rotation, always lock the lens in a
non-tilted and non-shifted position. Not doing so may cause injury.
 When tilting or shifting the lens, avoid touching protrusions on the tilt mechanism and shift mechanism. Not
doing so may cause injury.
Caution Details pertaining to risks that may result in damage to property.
 Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the lens to
malfunction.
 Do not turn knobs forcefully. This may cause malfunction.
 When mounting or detaching the lens or turning the lens for rotation, always lock the lens in a non-tilted and non-shifted
position. Not doing so may cause malfunction.
Warning Details pertaining to risks that may result in death or serious injury.
 Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or single-lens reflex camera. Doing so could result
in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous.
 Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached.
This is to prevent the lens from concentrating the sun’s rays, which could cause a fire.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment
unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes
or modifications should be made, you could be required to
stop operation of the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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General Precautions
Handling Precautions
 If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface and
internal parts. To prevent condensation in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking
it from a cold to warm environment. Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do the same when
taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one.
 Please also read any lens related handling precautions listed in your camera’s instruction manual.
Shooting Precautions
 To ensure that you use the lens’ functions effectively, it is recommended that you shoot in the following
conditions.
• Use an EOS camera with about 100% viewnder visibility
• Use Live View (with onscreen grid)
• Use an external monitor
• Use a tripod
• Use a matte with grid focusing screen
• Use a stand-alone exposure meter
 Since only a hood is not very effective in cutting off the harmful rays entering the lens, also using a piece of
cardboard is recommended.
 If using Digital Photo Professional to perform lens correction (lens aberration correction, Digital Lens
Optimizer, etc.)*, shooting with rotation or TS rotation locked or at a click position is recommended.
* Supported cameras: EOS 6D Mark II (As of August 2017)

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Nomenclature (TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO)
 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→**).
Distance index
Distance scale (→ 14, 28)
Depth-of-Field scale (→ 28)
Tilt knob (→ 15)
Shift knob (→ 19, 30)
Shift scale (→ 19)
Shift index (→ 19)
Contacts
Lens mount index (→ 14)
Tilt index (→ 15)
Tilt scale (→ 15)

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Nomenclature (TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO)
 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→**).
Rotation lock release
button (→ 21)
TS rotation lock release
button (→ 23)
Tilt index (→ 15)
Tilt lock knob (→ 15)
Tilt lock button (→ 15)
Shift index (→ 19)
Shift scale (→ 19)
Shift lock knob (→ 19)
Filter mounting thread (→ 31)
Lens
Hood mount
Focusing ring (→ 14)
Tilt scale (→ 15)
Illustration shows lens viewed from below.

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Nomenclature (TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO)
 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→**).
Distance index
Distance scale (→ 14, 28)
Depth-of-Field scale (→ 28)
Tilt knob (→ 17)
Shift knob (→ 19, 30)
Shift scale (→ 19)
Shift index (→ 19)
Contacts
Lens mount index (→ 14)
Tilt index (→ 17) Tilt scale (→ 17)
The illustration shows TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, with nomenclature being the same for TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO.

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Nomenclature (TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO)
 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→**).
Rotation lock release
button (→ 21)
TS rotation lock release
button (→ 23)
Tilt index (→ 17)
Tilt lock knob (→ 17)
Tilt lock button (→ 17)
Shift index (→ 19)
Shift scale (→ 19)
Shift lock knob (→ 19)
Filter mounting thread (→ 31)
Lens
Hood mount
Focusing ring (→ 14)
Tilt scale (→ 17)
Illustration shows lens viewed from below.
The illustration shows TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, with nomenclature being the same for TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO.

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TS-E MACRO Lens Features
Canon TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO, Canon TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, and Canon TS-E135mm f/4L
MACRO have the following features.
 Range of tilt is ±8.5° for TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO, and ±10° for TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO and
TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO.
 Range of shift is ±12 mm.
 Macro shooting at up to 0.5 times magnification when tilted or shifted is possible.
 Rotation allows the direction of the entire lens to be changed.
 TS rotation allows the tilt operation angle to be changed in regard to shift.
These features can be combined to allow a diverse range of expressive possibilities.
Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO.
Focus mechanism
TS rotation mechanism
Shift mechanism
Rotation mechanism
Tilt mechanism

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TS-E MACRO Lens Features
 Before mounting or detaching the lens, or turning the lens for rotation or TS rotation, always lock the lens in
a non-tilted and non-shifted position.
For how to lock the lens in a non-tilted and non-shifted position, see p.16, p.18, and p.20.
 If using Digital Photo Professional to perform lens correction (lens aberration correction, Digital Lens
Optimizer, etc.)*, correction may not be performed adequately depending on the amount of tilt or shift, and
on the rotation or TS rotation setting.
*Supported cameras: EOS 6D Mark II (As of August 2017)

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The Principle of Tilt and Shift
光軸
 By tilting the lens, the lens’ optical axis
is tilted with regard to the imaging plane,
allowing the focusing plane to be tilted.
 By shifting the lens, the lens’ optical axis
is moved in parallel with regard to the
image plane, allowing the focusing plane
to be moved in parallel.
Focusing plane
(after shifting)
Optical
axis
Optical
axis Shift
Tilt
Imaging planeImaging plane Imaging plane
Focusing plane
(after tilting) Focusing plane

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Tilt Effect
Shooting a field of flowers
 Tilting as shown has the effect of broadening the
depth of field. This allows the entire field, from
immediately in front to far in the background, to be
in focus.
 Example 1  Example 2
 Tilting as shown has the effect of narrowing the depth
of field. Only flowers immediately in front are in focus,
with the rest of the subject being blurred.

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Shift Effect
Shooting architecture Shooting a mirror
 If you photograph a subject such as a building with
a normal lens, the top of the building tapers away.
But by placing the camera parallel to the building
and shifting the lens, you can correct this tapering
effect.
 When you are shooting a reflective subject, you
can move the camera to a position where the
camera does not appear in the shot and then use
shift to take the picture. This lets you keep the
camera out of the shot without having to change
the shot composition.

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1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens
See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
 Before mounting or detaching the lens, always
lock the lens in a non-tilted and non-shifted
position.
 After detaching the lens, place the lens with
the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and
contacts from getting scratched.
 Contacts that are scratched, soiled, or have
fingerprints on them may result in faulty
connections or corrosion, which may lead to
malfunctions. If the contacts get soiled, clean
them with a soft cloth.
 Attach the lens cap and dust cap when
disconnecting the lens. When attaching the dust
cap, align the lens mount index with the index
of the dust cap and turn in a clockwise direction
as shown in the illustration. Follow the reverse
procedure to detach it.
2. Focusing
Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO.
Focus the lens by manually turning the focusing
ring. (Shots cannot be taken using autofocus.)
 After tilting or shifting the lens, or turning the lens
for rotation or TS rotation, readjust the focus.
 The distance scale is only valid when the lens is
not tilted or shifted.
 For cameras which allow Live View shooting,
focusing using the LCD monitor’s magnified
image is recommended.

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3. Using Tilt (TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO)
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To tilt the lens, slide the tilt lock button away from LOCK, and then turn the tilt lock knob
counterclockwise to loosen. (Fig. 1)
Tilting the lens for shooting
Turn the tilt knob to adjust the amount of tilt. The amount of tilt can be adjusted in a range of
±8.5° with the thick line on the tilt scale as a reference. (Fig. 2) (A tilt scale is also located near
the tilt lock knob.)
Focus the shot by turning the focusing ring. (Fig. 3)
Turn the tilt lock knob clockwise and lock it before taking the shot. (Fig. 1)
 Do not turn the tilt knob forcefully. This may cause malfunction.
Tilt lock knob
Tilt lock button Tilt index
Tilt scale
Tilt index
Tilt scaleTilt knob
3
Lock
Loosen
Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO.

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Locking the Lens in a Non-Tilted Position
Turn the tilt knob so that the thick line on the tilt scale is aligned with the tilt index (at a click
position). (Fig. 1)
Turn the tilt lock knob clockwise to lock. Slide the tilt lock button toward LOCK to lock tilt. (Fig. 2)
 When tilt is locked with the tilt lock button, do not turn the tilt knob. This may cause malfunction.
Using Tilt (TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO)
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Tilt lock knob
Tilt lock button Tilt index
Thick line on tilt scale
Tilt index
Thick line on tilt scaleTilt knob
Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO.
Lock

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Using Tilt (TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO)
2
1
To tilt the lens, slide the tilt lock button away from LOCK, and then turn the tilt lock knob
counterclockwise to loosen. (Fig. 1)
Tilting the lens for shooting
Turn the tilt knob to adjust the amount of tilt. The amount of tilt can be adjusted in a range of ±10°
with the thick line on the tilt scale as a reference. (Fig. 2) (A tilt scale is also located near the tilt
lock knob.)
Focus the shot by turning the focusing ring. (Fig. 3)
Turn the tilt lock knob clockwise and lock it before taking the shot. (Fig. 1)
 Do not turn the tilt knob forcefully. This may cause malfunction.
Tilt lock knob
Tilt lock button Tilt scale
Tilt index
Tilt scale
Tilt indexTilt knob
3
Illustration shows TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO.
Location of features on TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO and TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO differ
somewhat from TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO, but their function and operation is the same.
Lock
Loosen

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Locking the Lens in a Non-Tilted Position
Turn the tilt knob so that the thick line on the tilt scale is aligned with the tilt index (at a click
position). (Fig. 1)
Turn the tilt lock knob clockwise to lock. Slide the tilt lock button toward LOCK to lock tilt. (Fig. 2)
 When tilt is locked with the tilt lock button, do not turn the tilt knob. This may cause malfunction.
Using Tilt (TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E135mm f/4L MACRO)
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Tilt lock knob
Tilt lock button
Tilt index
Thick line on tilt scale Thick line on tilt scale
Tilt indexTilt knob
Lock
Illustration shows TS-E90mm f/2.8L MACRO.

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2
3
1
To shift the lens, turn the shift lock knob counterclockwise to loosen. (Fig. 1)
Shifting the lens for shooting
Turn the shift knob to adjust the amount of shift. The amount of shift can be adjusted in a range of
±12 mm with the thick line on the shift scale as a reference. (Fig. 2) (A shift scale is also located
near the shift lock knob.)
Focus the shot by turning the focusing ring. (Fig. 3)
Turn the shift lock knob clockwise and lock it before taking the shot. (Fig. 1)
 Do not turn the shift knob forcefully. This may cause malfunction.
4. Using Shift
Shift lock knobShift index
Shift scale Shift index
Shift scale
Shift knob
Lock
Loosen
Illustration shows TS-E50mm f/2.8L MACRO.