Canon 3553B002

Overview

The Canon 3553B002 is a tilt-shift lens designed to give photographers precise control over perspective and focus, making it especially useful for architectural and interior photography. It features an ultra-wide 17mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/4, providing a broad 104-degree diagonal angle of view on full-frame cameras. This lens allows you to tilt the plane of focus up to 6.5 degrees in either direction, which helps in achieving sharpness across uneven surfaces or creative focus effects. The shift function lets you move the lens up to 12mm to correct perspective distortion, such as converging lines in building shots.

Built with four Ultra-Low Dispersion elements and an aspherical element, this lens minimizes chromatic aberrations and distortion, ensuring images remain sharp and true to life. The Subwavelength Coating reduces flare and ghosting, maintaining high contrast and accurate colors even in challenging lighting. The tilt-shift mechanism can rotate 90 degrees in either direction, giving you flexible composition options. A tilt-locking feature keeps your settings stable during shooting, and the lens is sealed against dust and moisture, so it performs reliably in various environments.

This lens is ideal for professional photographers who need exact control over perspective and focus, especially when shooting buildings, interiors, or landscapes where distortion and depth of field are critical. Its manual focus and robust build make it a dependable tool for studio or on-location work where precision is key.

Key features

• Ultra-wide 17mm focal length that captures expansive scenes with minimal distortion
• Tilt function with +/- 6.5 degrees range to control the plane of focus for sharpness across uneven subjects
• Shift capability up to +/- 12mm to correct perspective distortion, ideal for architectural photography
• Rotatable tilt-shift mechanism allowing 90-degree rotation for versatile composition adjustments
• Four Ultra-Low Dispersion and one aspherical element reduce chromatic aberrations and distortion for clear images
• Subwavelength Coating minimizes flare and ghosting, preserving contrast and color accuracy in various lighting conditions
• Tilt-locking feature ensures settings remain stable during shooting sessions
• Sealed construction protects against dust and moisture, supporting reliable use in challenging environments
• Manual focus control for precise adjustments tailored to professional needs

Key specs

• Focal length: 17mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4
• Tilt range: +/- 6.5 degrees
• Shift range: +/- 12mm
• Lens mount: Canon EF
• Optical design: 18 elements in 12 groups
• Minimum focus distance: 9.84 inches (25 cm)
• Weight: 1.8 pounds (820 grams)
• Angle of view (diagonal): 104 degrees on full-frame cameras

Connectivity and compatibility

This lens is compatible with Canon EF-mount cameras, including full-frame and APS-C DSLR models. Its manual focus design suits photographers who prefer direct control over focusing precision. The lens’s tilt-shift features integrate seamlessly with Canon’s camera systems, making it a strong choice for professionals working in architectural, interior, and landscape photography.

Ideal uses and environments

The Canon 3553B002 excels in situations where controlling perspective and depth of field is critical. It works well for architectural photographers who need to correct converging lines and maintain sharpness across complex scenes. Interior photographers benefit from the wide angle and shift capabilities to capture rooms without distortion. Landscape photographers can use the tilt function to extend depth of field creatively. Its sealed design also makes it suitable for outdoor shoots in varied weather conditions.

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