It costs a fortune (US$ 1100) and weighs a half-kilo. It's not sharp, being an SLR ultra-wide-angle in addition to spreading its meagre resolution across a medium-format image circle.

Excellent central sharpness even at F3.5; Minimal chromatic aberration; Almost no visible distortion; Extensive and highly flexible perspective control movements; Exceptional build quality;

Soft corners when shifted (need to stop down to F11 - F16 to achieve best sharpness); Expensive;

The Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift Lens is, optically and physically , the highest quality 24mm Canon-mount lens I've reviewed to date. Owners of the not-much-older Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens can rest assured that their 24mm lens is a match physically and...

The tilt and shift work independantly of each other.A special screen could be used for focusing but, I use a Hoodman loupe and "live view" . You will need one of the two in bright sunlight.

learning curve

[...]The lens is everything I expected after extensively researching different lenses and reviews. However, I did experience one event that nearly gave me a heart attack. While moving some of my gear around on Christmas Eve, my mother accidentally dropped this lens.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Newcomer's Learning Curve

It has very precise depth, it definitely enhances creativity potentials. Definitely worth every cent spent on it!

Independent shift tilt; it has a great built quality with nice features; extended shifting capabilities

82mm filter and a very bulky lens cap and the lens is a bit heavy

It has very precise depth, it definitely enhances...

Independent shift tilt; it has a great built...

82mm filter and a very bulky...

Now it's not overly surprising that the lens is capable of providing a very high quality based on a neutral shift setting. But what about the extremes then ? There is, of course, a decrease in image quality when shifting the image frame towards the edges of the image circle.

I was looking for a lens which was flexible enough to shoot buildings and landscapes, without having to correct for keystone errors. Well the only way to go is to get a TS-E lens. I read the reviews and feedback from users, and this is THE 24mm to get.

Extremely sharp to the corners; no CA; low distortion; tilt & shift

Cost; large filters

PMA 2009 was a show distinctly light on noteworthy announcements, but one of the most technically interesting developments may well have slipped under the radar of many enthusiast photographers.

Excellent central sharpness even at F3.5; Minimal chromatic aberration; Almost no visible distortion; Extensive and highly flexible perspective control movements; Exceptional build quality

Soft corners when shifted (need to stop down to F11 - F16 to achieve best sharpness; Expensive