Canon TS-E 17 mm f/4L
Canon Jun 2009
Canon Full frame

Canon TS-E 17 mm f/4L

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 17 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4. It weighs 820 g, and was released in 2009. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-angle prime lens features a f/4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, product. The optical design incorporates 18 elements in 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4
Aperture
17mm
Focal
820 g
Weight
Jun 2009
Released
Canon site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Product
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
17 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
8
Optical construction
18 elements in 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.25 m (9.84 inches)
Filter size
0 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
88.9 x 106.7 mm
Weight
820 g (28.92 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Product

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.1% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon TS-E 17 mm f/4L
Ireland's Mansion.jpg
01 Ireland's Mansion.jpg by alan clark
namBa HIPS_1
02 namBa HIPS_1 by RAYMOND TAM PHOTO
The Loopy shrew
03 The Loopy shrew by alan clark
Osaka 2017_19
04 Osaka 2017_19 by RAYMOND TAM PHOTO
_20A1784-Pano.jpg
05 _20A1784-Pano.jpg by alan clark
_20A1916.jpg
06 _20A1916.jpg by alan clark
_20A2964.jpg
07 _20A2964.jpg by alan clark
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park_4
08 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park_4 by RAYMOND TAM PHOTO
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park_5
09 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park_5 by RAYMOND TAM PHOTO
V&A East Museum_4
10 V&A East Museum_4 by RAYMOND TAM PHOTO
Crow Museum of Asian Art #4
11 Crow Museum of Asian Art #4 by Michael Zheng - 奔驰野马
Crow Museum of Asian Art #2
12 Crow Museum of Asian Art #2 by Michael Zheng - 奔驰野马
Le pont de l'Assut de l'Or - Cité des arts et des sciences - Valence - Espagne
13 Le pont de l'Assut de l'Or - Cité des arts et des sciences - Valence - Espagne by  Jean-Yves JUGUET 
l'Hemisfèric - Cité des arts et des sciences - Valence - Espagne
14 l'Hemisfèric - Cité des arts et des sciences - Valence - Espagne by  Jean-Yves JUGUET 
Baustelle Covivio-Hochhaus 2026-08-07
15 Baustelle Covivio-Hochhaus 2026-08-07 by Pascal Volk
City of Arts and Sciences - Valencia - Spain - Cité des arts et des sciences - Valence - Espagne
16 City of Arts and Sciences - Valencia - Spain - Cité des arts et des sciences - Valence - Espagne by  Jean-Yves JUGUET 
Prague
17 Prague by david.bank (www.david-bank.com)
Catania Cathedral at Night
18 Catania Cathedral at Night by david.bank (www.david-bank.com)
SCAFFOLDINGS
19 SCAFFOLDINGS by François Lichtlé
mini supercell
20 mini supercell by rebirthtrochus
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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