Review: Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro

[Canon Rumors]

Photography BLOG has completed their review of the brand new Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro.</p>
<p>This appears to have already been quite a popular lens with Canon shooters, as I’ve received tons of thoughts and praises for the lens. I do know a couple of interior and architectural photographers that have been using a lot since getting their hands on it.</p>
<p>As expected, this new tilt-shift lens from Canon performs up to expectations.</p>
<blockquote><p>This is a very specialist lens which is not for everybody. The high asking price probably precludes most enthusiasts, but for those who have a need for such a lens, you’ll probably find that it gets a lot of usage. It’s the perfect lens to rent for a couple of weeks to see whether you like it before investing in – you may also want to rent the other two new lenses to see which matches your personal preferences best.</p>

<p>Overall, the Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro Lens is a very impressive performer. Having the macro ability, as well as the L series designation makes it a fantastic improvement on the previous TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens, but you do of course pay a premium for it. <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_ts_e_50mm_f2_8_l_macro_review/conclusion/">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Purchase and rentals options:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2wv6j64">Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro at B&H Photo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pjtra.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Frent%2Fcanon-ts-e-50mm-f2.8l-macro">Rent from Lensrentals.com</a> (Save 20% with coupon code <strong>NEWGEAR</strong>)</li>
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[The Flasher]

Pre-ordered this lens early fall. By the time it arrived snow was on the ground and all my architectural intensions were put on hold. Played with it for a while and it is very sharp, great tilt shift crutch for portraits and great macro. Very versatile, but demands deliberation. Novelty gone, now it sits on a shelf until the next food, product or editorial gig rolls in.

 

[Ladislav]

Can't wait for this lens to start appearing in used market. I bought both 17 TSE and 24 MkII. TSE used for about 70% of retail price (excellent condition, trusted retailer, 6 month warranty). I hope for something similar with this one in the future.