SMC Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift

jcdoss · 03-29-2019, 06:24 AM - **4 Likes**

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The Crescent Hotel
A haunted hotel in Eureka Springs, AR
K-1 mII, K28f3.5 Shift

Last edited by jcdoss; 06-15-2023 at 02:23 PM.

old_mac · 03-29-2019, 09:08 AM - **1 Like**

I love this lens!

**gofour3** · 03-29-2019, 10:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

The Crescent Hotel
A haunted hotel in Eureka Springs, AR
K-1 mII, K28f3.5 Shift

Very nice and a fun lens to use as well.

I also have the 6x7 75/4.5 shift, so yes I'm a "shift" fan.

Phil.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-23-2019, 05:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Must use "Deviate Lady" (Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift) more often, just a quick play here.

Shifted 11mm left then right, both images then merged in LR.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-23-2019, 06:19 AM - **1 Like**

"Deviate Lady" (Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift) with 6mm of shift, some added grain and Gold split tone treatment.

Spare time and idle hands... this is what happens...

**Kerrowdown** · 12-18-2019, 01:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Lens Spotlight: K28 Shift - Jason Doss

Comments appreciated, here and there.

The way that I've always used the twin aperture rings is to preset both to the desired aperture. To obtain the correct exposure setting, open the inner (the smooth one with no clicks) to wide open so it's bright to focus with and then just turn it back until it stops at the preset (no need to look) and your ready to shoot.

Remember this lens is also a fantastic way to photograph reflective objects... without yourself putting a guest appearance in the image, just by using the shift function to one side. Hence no lengthy PP required to remove yourself later, as time is money.

ChristianRock · 12-18-2019, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Must use "Deviate Lady" (Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift) more often, just a quick play here.

Shifted 11mm left then right, both images then merged in LR.

This is brilliant, I had never thought of a shift lens in that kind of use but it makes a lot of sense!

**Kerrowdown** · 12-18-2019, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

This is brilliant, I had never thought of a shift lens in that kind of use but it makes a lot of sense!

Aye it's a fun thing to play with and I tell you with digital, it's far far easier to pull off this sort of imagery... compared to back in the day with film.

I always shoot this sort of stuff with manual exposure and do it a as quickly as possible in order to keep both exposures the same, as a change in the light... adds a whole new level of grief to the PP otherwise.

ChristianRock · 12-18-2019, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Aye it's a fun thing to play with and I tell you with digital, it's far far easier to pull off this sort of imagery... compared to back in the day with film.

I always shoot this sort of stuff with manual exposure and do it a as quickly as possible in order to keep both exposures the same, as a change in the light... adds a whole new level of grief to the PP otherwise.

That is what I try to do as well. Usually I'll expose for the brightest part of the scene and do what you say. But I don't do panoramas nearly enough. I find the K10D is very good for that, since the files aren't too large and I'll end up with a pretty good size panorama in the end should I ever want to print it...

I have seen a picture from someone who took some shots on film and then after scanning, digitally created a panorama. I thought it turned rather nice. It's on flickr somewhere... I think....

photoptimist · 12-20-2019, 06:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Lens Spotlight: K28 Shift - Jason Doss

Comments appreciated, here and there.

Nice article!

Two minor corrections:

1. The lens does have filter threads -- 77mm -- built into the petal hood. Thus it can take filters but they may vignette on fullframe (not on APS-C if I remember correctly), especially with strong left-right shifting in landscape orientation (or up/down in portrait orientation).

2. Thus, the lens does accept filters. In fact is does so in two places! In addition to the filter threads on the hood, the back of the lens has a holder for gelatin filters (which you did mention at the end).

P.S. One trick for getting the right amount of shifting for architecture is: 1) use the electronic level of the camera to point the camera straight-level at the horizon (that ensures that all vertical lines will be vertical); 2) use the shift to compose the object (without tilting the camera off of level).

**Kerrowdown** · 03-08-2020, 04:18 AM

My first love will always be B&W...

**Kerrowdown** · 09-19-2021, 06:23 AM - **2 Likes**

Twelve exposures (round the clock face, fully 11mm shifted) with my "Deviate Lady" Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift.

I know, I know... too much time on my hands just now.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-10-2021, 02:35 AM - **2 Likes**

On a fine Highland Summer's day...

**Kerrowdown** · 04-20-2022, 06:52 AM - **1 Like**

Twelve shot pano with Deviate Lady (Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift), using the full 11mm of shift at each of the twelve clock face positions.

jcdoss · 07-08-2022, 11:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax K-1 mII Limited Silver and K28f3.5 unshifted

Same position as above shifted 11mm

03-29-2019, 06:24 AM - 4 Likes	#1
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,768	SMC Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift ===== The Crescent Hotel A haunted hotel in Eureka Springs, AR K-1 mII, K28f3.5 Shift Last edited by jcdoss; 06-15-2023 at 02:23 PM.

06-23-2019, 05:47 AM - 2 Likes	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Note To Self Must use "Deviate Lady" (Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift) more often, just a quick play here. Shifted 11mm left then right, both images then merged in LR.

06-23-2019, 06:19 AM - 1 Like	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Old Style Image "Deviate Lady" (Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift) with 6mm of shift, some added grain and Gold split tone treatment. Spare time and idle hands... this is what happens...

12-18-2019, 01:03 PM - 1 Like	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by jcdoss Lens Spotlight: K28 Shift - Jason Doss Comments appreciated, here and there. The way that I've always used the twin aperture rings is to preset both to the desired aperture. To obtain the correct exposure setting, open the inner (the smooth one with no clicks) to wide open so it's bright to focus with and then just turn it back until it stops at the preset (no need to look) and your ready to shoot. Remember this lens is also a fantastic way to photograph reflective objects... without yourself putting a guest appearance in the image, just by using the shift function to one side. Hence no lengthy PP required to remove yourself later, as time is money. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 12-18-2019 at 01:09 PM.

12-20-2019, 06:55 PM - 1 Like	#10
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,122	Originally posted by jcdoss Lens Spotlight: K28 Shift - Jason Doss Comments appreciated, here and there. Nice article! Two minor corrections: 1. The lens does have filter threads -- 77mm -- built into the petal hood. Thus it can take filters but they may vignette on fullframe (not on APS-C if I remember correctly), especially with strong left-right shifting in landscape orientation (or up/down in portrait orientation). 2. Thus, the lens does accept filters. In fact is does so in two places! In addition to the filter threads on the hood, the back of the lens has a holder for gelatin filters (which you did mention at the end). P.S. One trick for getting the right amount of shifting for architecture is: 1) use the electronic level of the camera to point the camera straight-level at the horizon (that ensures that all vertical lines will be vertical); 2) use the shift to compose the object (without tilting the camera off of level). Last edited by photoptimist; 12-20-2019 at 07:00 PM.

03-29-2019, 09:08 AM - 1 Like	#2
old_mac New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1	I love this lens!

03-29-2019, 10:08 AM - 1 Like	#3
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by jcdoss The Crescent Hotel A haunted hotel in Eureka Springs, AR K-1 mII, K28f3.5 Shift Very nice and a fun lens to use as well. I also have the 6x7 75/4.5 shift, so yes I'm a "shift" fan. Phil.

12-18-2019, 01:39 PM	#7
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Must use "Deviate Lady" (Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift) more often, just a quick play here. Shifted 11mm left then right, both images then merged in LR. This is brilliant, I had never thought of a shift lens in that kind of use but it makes a lot of sense!

12-18-2019, 01:51 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by ChristianRock This is brilliant, I had never thought of a shift lens in that kind of use but it makes a lot of sense! Aye it's a fun thing to play with and I tell you with digital, it's far far easier to pull off this sort of imagery... compared to back in the day with film. I always shoot this sort of stuff with manual exposure and do it a as quickly as possible in order to keep both exposures the same, as a change in the light... adds a whole new level of grief to the PP otherwise.

12-18-2019, 02:39 PM	#9
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Aye it's a fun thing to play with and I tell you with digital, it's far far easier to pull off this sort of imagery... compared to back in the day with film. I always shoot this sort of stuff with manual exposure and do it a as quickly as possible in order to keep both exposures the same, as a change in the light... adds a whole new level of grief to the PP otherwise. That is what I try to do as well. Usually I'll expose for the brightest part of the scene and do what you say. But I don't do panoramas nearly enough. I find the K10D is very good for that, since the files aren't too large and I'll end up with a pretty good size panorama in the end should I ever want to print it... I have seen a picture from someone who took some shots on film and then after scanning, digitally created a panorama. I thought it turned rather nice. It's on flickr somewhere... I think....

03-08-2020, 04:18 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Garden Pano My first love will always be B&W...

09-19-2021, 06:23 AM - 2 Likes	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Around The Clock Twelve exposures (round the clock face, fully 11mm shifted) with my "Deviate Lady" Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift. I know, I know... too much time on my hands just now.

10-10-2021, 02:35 AM - 2 Likes	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	No Visitors On a fine Highland Summer's day...

04-20-2022, 06:52 AM - 1 Like	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Around The Clock Twelve shot pano with Deviate Lady (Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift), using the full 11mm of shift at each of the twelve clock face positions. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 04-20-2022 at 07:21 AM.

07-08-2022, 11:44 AM - 2 Likes	#15
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,768 Original Poster	Pentax K-1 mII Limited Silver and K28f3.5 unshifted Same position as above shifted 11mm Last edited by jcdoss; 06-15-2023 at 02:28 PM.

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