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Zygonyx · 02-03-2021, 11:49 PM

Many thanks all.

**interested_observer** · 02-05-2021, 10:08 PM

Here is a pretty nice review of the lens. One item that the website did not indicate, that the review showed is the ability to rotate the shift around the clock face, so that removes my main previous comment.

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Paul the Sunman · 02-06-2021, 02:23 AM

Optically a bit meh. I can see though that it could be a good buy for professional architecture and interiors shooters.

troenaas · 02-16-2021, 04:40 AM - **1 Like**

The message I received from Laowa yesterday:

Hi,

The factory is working on it but I can't tell an exact time. Hopefully March.

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John Shriver · 02-18-2021, 02:44 PM

Low distortion would certainly be an improvement over the Pentax Shift 28mm. Used mine once, and was quite distressed by the mustache distortion at the side of the frame.

OoKU · 03-09-2021, 07:38 PM - **4 Likes**

March 15 available.

Tesla · 03-10-2021, 02:42 PM

I want a k to k shift adapter.

Mistral75 · 03-10-2021, 03:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tesla

I want a k to k shift adapter.

..., the thickness of which would have to be 0mm. That's a bit challenging.

**mlt** · 03-10-2021, 03:18 PM

Even more interesting is patent 6838417 on ipforce.jp which appears to add a tilting function to the cameras sensor using the ibis mechanism

Tesla · 03-10-2021, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

..., the thickness of which would have to be 0mm. That's a bit challenging.

Something like this.

amazon.com : Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Shift Adapter Pentax K (PK) Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X-Series Mirrorless Camera Adapter - fits X-Mount Camera Bodies Such as X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1, X-A1, X-E2, X-T1 : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

thibs · 03-11-2021, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by Tesla

Something like this.

amazon.com : Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Shift Adapter Pentax K (PK) Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X-Series Mirrorless Camera Adapter - fits X-Mount Camera Bodies Such as X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1, X-A1, X-E2, X-T1 : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

It is only possible because of the shorter register of the Xmount.

Mistral75 · 03-11-2021, 08:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tesla

Something like this.

amazon.com : Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Shift Adapter Pentax K (PK) Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X-Series Mirrorless Camera Adapter - fits X-Mount Camera Bodies Such as X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1, X-A1, X-E2, X-T1 : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Between a K-mount lens (flange focal distance: 45.46mm) and an X-mount camera (flange focal distance: 17.7mm) one has to insert an adapter with a thickness of 45.46 - 17.7 = 27.76mm. This thickness is enough to include a tilt & shift mechanism.

Between a K-mount lens and a K-mount camera, one can only insert an adapter with a thickness of 45.46 - 45.46 = 0mm, i.e. nothing.

Tesla · 03-11-2021, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Between a K-mount lens (flange focal distance: 45.46mm) and an X-mount camera (flange focal distance: 17.7mm) one has to insert an adapter with a thickness of 45.46 - 17.7 = 27.76mm. This thickness is enough to include a tilt & shift mechanism.

Between a K-mount lens and a K-mount camera, one can only insert an adapter with a thickness of 45.46 - 45.46 = 0mm, i.e. nothing.

Is it possible if you don't mind magnification?

bdery · 03-11-2021, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Tesla

Is it possible if you don't mind magnification?

If you don't put optics in that adapter, you'll loose infinity focus.

Tesla · 03-11-2021, 01:47 PM

I noticed they have another one that is half the price, but has more distortion.

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John Shriver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 160	Low distortion would certainly be an improvement over the Pentax Shift 28mm. Used mine once, and was quite distressed by the mustache distortion at the side of the frame.

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tesla I want a k to k shift adapter. ..., the thickness of which would have to be 0mm. That's a bit challenging.

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mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Even more interesting is patent 6838417 on ipforce.jp which appears to add a tilting function to the cameras sensor using the ibis mechanism

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Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Originally posted by Mistral75 ..., the thickness of which would have to be 0mm. That's a bit challenging. Something like this. amazon.com : Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Shift Adapter Pentax K (PK) Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X-Series Mirrorless Camera Adapter - fits X-Mount Camera Bodies Such as X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1, X-A1, X-E2, X-T1 : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Tesla Something like this. amazon.com : Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Shift Adapter Pentax K (PK) Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X-Series Mirrorless Camera Adapter - fits X-Mount Camera Bodies Such as X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1, X-A1, X-E2, X-T1 : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20& It is only possible because of the shorter register of the Xmount.

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tesla Something like this. amazon.com : Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Shift Adapter Pentax K (PK) Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X-Series Mirrorless Camera Adapter - fits X-Mount Camera Bodies Such as X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1, X-A1, X-E2, X-T1 : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20& Between a K-mount lens (flange focal distance: 45.46mm) and an X-mount camera (flange focal distance: 17.7mm) one has to insert an adapter with a thickness of 45.46 - 17.7 = 27.76mm. This thickness is enough to include a tilt & shift mechanism. Between a K-mount lens and a K-mount camera, one can only insert an adapter with a thickness of 45.46 - 45.46 = 0mm, i.e. nothing.

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Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Originally posted by Mistral75 Between a K-mount lens (flange focal distance: 45.46mm) and an X-mount camera (flange focal distance: 17.7mm) one has to insert an adapter with a thickness of 45.46 - 17.7 = 27.76mm. This thickness is enough to include a tilt & shift mechanism. Between a K-mount lens and a K-mount camera, one can only insert an adapter with a thickness of 45.46 - 45.46 = 0mm, i.e. nothing. Is it possible if you don't mind magnification?

03-11-2021, 01:34 PM	#29
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by Tesla Is it possible if you don't mind magnification? If you don't put optics in that adapter, you'll loose infinity focus.

03-11-2021, 01:47 PM	#30
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	I noticed they have another one that is half the price, but has more distortion. Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro - LAOWA Camera Lenses

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