Canon TS-E TS-E 90mm f/2.8 90mm
The 90mm f/2.8L Macro combines tilt-shift perspective control with 0.5x maximum magnification and a fast f/2.8 aperture, using 11 elements with Super Spectra coating for sharp, contrasty images. Its compact, fully manual design offers L-series build quality and independent rotation of tilt and shift axes, enabling precise control over plane of focus and distortion. This lens is best for tabletop and product photographers who need to correct converging lines and manipulate depth of field at close focusing distances.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average build (17th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | tilt-shift |
| Focal Length Min | 90 |
| Focal Length Max | 90 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 390 |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon TS-E TS-E 90mm f/2.8 90mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 28-400mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 915 | 726 | 615 | 92 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | tilt-shift | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon TS-E TS-E 90mm f/2.8 90mm | 14 | 86.1 | 17.4 | 42.1 | 63.5 | 83.7 | 34.2 | 50.6 | 36.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 84.6 | 98.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 68.8 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 51.8 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 75.9 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 65.3 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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