Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO § 03 Head to head
Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO vs Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM
Canon 50mm f/2.8 is 255 g lighter. Schneider-Kreuznach 50mm f/2.8 has a physical aperture ring.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO is a 50mm f/2.8 prime, and the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM is a 50mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO 
Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO better than the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM?
- 255 g lighter (945 g vs 1200 g)
- 13 mm shorter (114.9 mm vs 128.3 mm long)
- Focuses 38 cm closer (0.27 m vs 0.65 m)
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 104 mm)
- Newer design (2017 vs 2010)
Why is the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM better than the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO?
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.27 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO has the edge: it is 255 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO | Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 945 g (33.33 oz) ◆ | 1200 g (42.33 oz) |
| Dimensions | 86.9 x 114.9 mm | 106 x 128.3 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.27 m (10.63 inches) ◆ | 0.65 m (25.59 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 104 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K |
| Released | 2017 | 2010 |
| Price | $2,199 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Schneider-Kreuznach
- 114.9 × 86.9 mm
- 128.3 × 106 mm
The Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM is 13 mm longer and 255 g heavier than the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO.
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Sample frames
Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO
![Fleischmann 401002 (2010) [2/4: lhD lgB]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55543632262_7ddc84e84b.jpg)
![Roco 71395 (2026) [1/4: lhD lgB]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55310593840_57fac4a3aa.jpg)
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO or the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM?
- The Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO weighs 945 g, 255 g less than the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM (1200 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO or the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM?
- The Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO focuses down to 0.27 m, against 0.65 m for the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM.
- Do the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO and the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO or the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.27 m.
- Is the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO or the Schneider-Kreuznach PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Canon TS-E 50 mm f/2.8L MACRO has the edge: it is 255 g lighter to carry.