Canon's update to its 24mm tilt-and-shift lens is a substantial improvement on its predecessor. Thanks to a new barrel design the tilt and shift axes can be freely rotated with respect to each other, which substantially increases the creative possibilities. Build quality is exemplary and the optics are superb, with essentially no distortion and minimal chromatic aberration. The only slight weakness is some softness towards the edge of the frame when the lens is used at more extreme shift positions; best results are obtained with the lens stopped down to F8 or smaller.
| Lens type Prime lens |
| Max Format size 35mm FF |
| Focal length 24 mm |
| Image stabilization No |
| Lens mount Canon EF |
| Aperture |
| Maximum aperture F3.5 |
| Minimum aperture F22 |
| Aperture ring No |
| Number of diaphragm blades 8 |
| Aperture notes rounded blades |
| Optics |
| Elements 16 |
| Groups 11 |
| Special elements / coatings Aspherical elements, 3 UD glass elements |
| Focus |
| Minimum focus 0.21 m (8.27″) |
| Autofocus No |
| Full time manual N/A |
| Focus method Unit |
| Focus notes Manual focus only |
| Distance scale Yes |
| DoF scale Yes |
| Physical |
| Weight 790 g (1.74 lb) |
| Diameter 89 mm (3.5″) |
| Length 106 mm (4.17″) |
| Materials Metal barrel, metal mount |
| Sealing No |
| Colour Black |
| Filter thread 82 mm |
| Hood supplied Yes |
| Hood product code EW-88B |
| Tripod collar No |
| Other |
| Notes +/- 8.5° tilt, +/- 12mm shift |
