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Tanzer · 04-22-2013, 10:45 AM - **1 Like**

Here is video demonstration of T/S.

You Tube

**skunktail** · 04-22-2013, 05:42 PM

I see nobody has mentioned the ARAX tilt shift lens yet.
It comes in a K mount version as well.

In fact, I have one on order, currently on its way.

Bcrary3 · 04-23-2013, 08:14 AM

How much was the ARAX?

Dynamo · 04-23-2013, 08:36 AM

Samyang has already announced 24 mm f3.5 T/S for canon/Nikon/Sony for USD 999. Hope they will offer for Pentax K mount as well!!??
If Pentax launch a DA 15 f/4 T/S Limited, I’ll sell my DA 15 and buy one

Last edited by Dynamo; 04-23-2013 at 08:47 AM.

**skunktail** · 04-23-2013, 02:39 PM

The Arax cost $717 AU shipped. Shipping might be a bit less for you.
Here's the link
Arax Photo | Specials | ARAX 2.8/35mm Tilt & Shift lens.

Yes, I would have preferred the Samyang's wider view, but I'm not one for waiting on something that may never be.

Bruce

Bcrary3 · 04-23-2013, 08:02 PM

That certainly is far cheaper than the Schneider 50mm and the Schneider 90mm

cali92rs · 04-24-2013, 05:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by skunktail

The Arax cost $717 AU shipped. Shipping might be a bit less for you.
Here's the link
Arax Photo | Specials | ARAX 2.8/35mm Tilt & Shift lens.

Yes, I would have preferred the Samyang's wider view, but I'm not one for waiting on something that may never be.

Bruce

Keep us posted on how you like it

I dont see a lot of sample pics online.

jaywes · 04-30-2013, 01:25 PM

As i am very interested in T/S lenses, I would like to hear how the Arax lens is also. I am in the architecture business and love it. I'd like to have a T/S but as mentioned before, Pentax not having FF hurts the wide angling. The widest I've seen is the 28mm which isn't nearly wide enough for interior architecture or entire buildings unless you have alot of space to back up to.

I saw the Arax for Pentax here: Arax Photo | Specials | ARAX 2.8/35mm Tilt & Shift lens.

But I also found this for Pentax which is about the same price. I don't know how go the quality will be: MC 35 mm Tilt & Shift Pentax lens

**skunktail** · 04-30-2013, 02:51 PM

I was under the impression that the Arax and Zenit lenses were the same. However, if someone knows better, please correct me.

Being converted medium format lenses, I expect a reasonable level of image quality.

Since there seems to be a few people interested, 'll be sure to update as soon as it arrives.

Imcalfin · 05-01-2013, 05:39 AM

I have seen the Samyang/Rokinon 24mm T/S listed for Pentax K in several places (DPReview, local importers in Finland). The release date should be just about now so we'll know for sure soon enough.

**skunktail** · 05-01-2013, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Imcalfin

I have seen the Samyang/Rokinon 24mm T/S listed for Pentax K in several places

This from Samyang's UK site:

Quote:

Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC will be initially available with mounts for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony A.
Versions with Canon M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX and Sony will also be released.

no mention when the promised Pentax mount will appear.

We appear to have conflicting information. (mind you, this lens was originally promised for january, so what's new.
If you can point me to a pre-order site, I'll have to get in line

Bcrary3 · 05-01-2013, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by skunktail

This from Samyang's UK site:

no mention when the promised Pentax mount will appear.

We appear to have conflicting information. (mind you, this lens was originally promised for january, so what's new.
If you can point me to a pre-order site, I'll have to get in line

I'm noticing that Canon, and Nikon both have a far broader range of lenses to choose from in their more modern line up (while they are not compatible with all camera bodies) and Pentax camera are still compatible with more than 20,000,000 Pentax lenses ever made, I'd like to see the ability to use lenses with broader focal lengths like Canon and Nikon offer. I.e smaller than 28mm... What if someone were to design an adapter from Pentax K to what ever you want, but also finding a way to preserve AF abilities (if it uses a HSM) but make one that is compatible with screw drive lenses AF lenses also?

Asp Explorer · 05-02-2013, 10:40 PM

The Samyang 24mm f/3.5 TS won't be released for Pentax, apparently for a good reason : Pentax is stupid.

**skunktail** · 05-12-2013, 03:31 PM

Hey Everyone

Arax T-S lens has landed.
Haven't had a chance to try it out yet, when I do, I'll post it in the lens reviews

Bruce

Dynamo · 05-13-2013, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by skunktail

Hey Everyone

Arax T-S lens has landed.
Haven't had a chance to try it out yet, when I do, I'll post it in the lens reviews

Bruce

enjoy your new toy!! waiting for the images/review!!

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04-22-2013, 05:42 PM	#17
skunktail Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 287	I see nobody has mentioned the ARAX tilt shift lens yet. It comes in a K mount version as well. In fact, I have one on order, currently on its way.

04-23-2013, 08:14 AM	#18
Bcrary3 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 391 Original Poster	How much was the ARAX?

04-23-2013, 08:36 AM	#19
Dynamo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Groningen Photos: Gallery Posts: 311	Samyang has already announced 24 mm f3.5 T/S for canon/Nikon/Sony for USD 999. Hope they will offer for Pentax K mount as well!!?? If Pentax launch a DA 15 f/4 T/S Limited, I’ll sell my DA 15 and buy one Last edited by Dynamo; 04-23-2013 at 08:47 AM.

04-23-2013, 02:39 PM	#20
skunktail Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 287	The Arax cost $717 AU shipped. Shipping might be a bit less for you. Here's the link Arax Photo \| Specials \| ARAX 2.8/35mm Tilt & Shift lens. Yes, I would have preferred the Samyang's wider view, but I'm not one for waiting on something that may never be. Bruce

04-23-2013, 08:02 PM	#21
Bcrary3 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 391 Original Poster	That certainly is far cheaper than the Schneider 50mm and the Schneider 90mm

04-24-2013, 05:36 AM - 1 Like	#22
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by skunktail The Arax cost $717 AU shipped. Shipping might be a bit less for you. Here's the link Arax Photo \| Specials \| ARAX 2.8/35mm Tilt & Shift lens. Yes, I would have preferred the Samyang's wider view, but I'm not one for waiting on something that may never be. Bruce Keep us posted on how you like it I dont see a lot of sample pics online.

04-30-2013, 01:25 PM	#23
jaywes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York, USA Posts: 235	As i am very interested in T/S lenses, I would like to hear how the Arax lens is also. I am in the architecture business and love it. I'd like to have a T/S but as mentioned before, Pentax not having FF hurts the wide angling. The widest I've seen is the 28mm which isn't nearly wide enough for interior architecture or entire buildings unless you have alot of space to back up to. I saw the Arax for Pentax here: Arax Photo \| Specials \| ARAX 2.8/35mm Tilt & Shift lens. But I also found this for Pentax which is about the same price. I don't know how go the quality will be: MC 35 mm Tilt & Shift Pentax lens

04-30-2013, 02:51 PM	#24
skunktail Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 287	I was under the impression that the Arax and Zenit lenses were the same. However, if someone knows better, please correct me. Being converted medium format lenses, I expect a reasonable level of image quality. Since there seems to be a few people interested, 'll be sure to update as soon as it arrives.

05-01-2013, 05:39 AM	#25
Imcalfin Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Turku, Finland Posts: 42	I have seen the Samyang/Rokinon 24mm T/S listed for Pentax K in several places (DPReview, local importers in Finland). The release date should be just about now so we'll know for sure soon enough.

05-01-2013, 04:13 PM	#26
skunktail Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 287	Originally posted by Imcalfin I have seen the Samyang/Rokinon 24mm T/S listed for Pentax K in several places This from Samyang's UK site: Quote: Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC will be initially available with mounts for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony A. Versions with Canon M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX and Sony will also be released. no mention when the promised Pentax mount will appear. We appear to have conflicting information. (mind you, this lens was originally promised for january, so what's new. If you can point me to a pre-order site, I'll have to get in line

05-01-2013, 08:02 PM	#27
Bcrary3 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 391 Original Poster	Originally posted by skunktail This from Samyang's UK site: no mention when the promised Pentax mount will appear. We appear to have conflicting information. (mind you, this lens was originally promised for january, so what's new. If you can point me to a pre-order site, I'll have to get in line I'm noticing that Canon, and Nikon both have a far broader range of lenses to choose from in their more modern line up (while they are not compatible with all camera bodies) and Pentax camera are still compatible with more than 20,000,000 Pentax lenses ever made, I'd like to see the ability to use lenses with broader focal lengths like Canon and Nikon offer. I.e smaller than 28mm... What if someone were to design an adapter from Pentax K to what ever you want, but also finding a way to preserve AF abilities (if it uses a HSM) but make one that is compatible with screw drive lenses AF lenses also?

05-02-2013, 10:40 PM	#28
Asp Explorer New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21	The Samyang 24mm f/3.5 TS won't be released for Pentax, apparently for a good reason : Pentax is stupid.

05-12-2013, 03:31 PM	#29
skunktail Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 287	Hey Everyone Arax T-S lens has landed. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet, when I do, I'll post it in the lens reviews Bruce

05-13-2013, 04:22 AM	#30
Dynamo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Groningen Photos: Gallery Posts: 311	Originally posted by skunktail Hey Everyone Arax T-S lens has landed. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet, when I do, I'll post it in the lens reviews Bruce enjoy your new toy!! waiting for the images/review!!

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