topic Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens in EF & RF Lenses

Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

busyretired — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:54:10 GMT

Hello, all:

I do a lot of commercial building photography, now ready to buy a 24 mm tilt-shift lens.

Picture quality, detail and color are important.

I'm not adverse to spending more on a camera body (to a point) to obtain performance improvement.

I want a body that doesn't impede the T-S lens function in any way. Does that eliminate the built in flash bodies?

I'd appreciate any input on the best value point in a new Canon body, especially from 24mm TS-E users.

Thanks in advance!

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

kvbarkley — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:28:37 GMT

What body do you have now?

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

busyretired — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:46:53 GMT

Been using the G7X for the last two years, has been quite good with RAW/JPEG dual output.

I'm now ready for a new DSLR or mirrorless body and the tilt/shift lens.

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:12:34 GMT

If you are doing real estate photography I am assuming that wide angle view is important to you. If so you would want to be looking at a 6D or 5D series camera.

A Rebel or XXD camera are crop sensor cameras so that the 24mmmTS is going to have a field of view comparable to a 37mm lens on a full frame camera.

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

busyretired — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:40:43 GMT

Thanks so much for the input, jrhoffman75.

Which model has the largest image circle?

I'd like to be able to use max tilt and/or shift without image cutoff.

I didn't see image circle info on Canon website but might have missed it among all the data.

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:50:10 GMT

Both the 6D and the 5D are full frame cameras. Difference is the features. You can go to the Canon site or call Canon at 1-800-OK- CANON for buying advice.

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

busyretired — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:09:44 GMT

It appears the image circle diameter for the 24mm TS-E II lens is 67.2 mm.

I'm trying to understand if lens image circle size is reduced when used on certain cameras.

As a last resort I can call the 800 number but would like to understand this more clearly before calling.

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:20:55 GMT

The image circle is a function of the lens. The camera doesn’t affect it. Some non-full frame design lenses have an image circle that doesn’t cover a full frame sensor.

All EF lenses will cover a full frame sensor when centered. I do not know if, at full shift, a TS lens will still cover the far side of the sensor. Canon could tell you that.

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

busyretired — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:28:11 GMT

Thank you sir, I'll give them a call tomorrow.

At the moment I'm leaning toward the EOS R but will see what Canon says.

I appreciate your quick responses today.

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

ebiggs1 — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:56:54 GMT

"Both the 6D and the 5D are full frame cameras. Difference is the features"

Features and the build. You want the 5D Mk IV, no question it is the best choice for a working person. The 5 series are built better than the 6 series.

Re: Camera choice using the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens

grayncloudy — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:35:32 GMT

The potential problem there is that a Canon R body will require an adapter to use the lens. That adapter could block the shift. See what Canon says, but I'm guessing they will recommend the older bodies too.