Even if it sold at its $1,299 MSRP, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC lens would be an excellent value when compared with first-party lenses like the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5 ED ($2,199.95) and the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II ($1,899).

Wide-angle field of view; Full-frame coverage; Very affordable; Shift, tilt, and rotation adjustment

Some barrel distortion; Should be stopped down for best image quality; Flare can be an issue

Handling and features Tilt-shift lenses are normally so expensive that many photographers cannot justify the cost, despite its benefits with control of the focal plane and of distortion.

I use this lens as my preferred option for landscapes. As such I make use of the tilt and shift functions for a majority of the images I make with the lens. Between f8 and f16 the sharpness is quite comparable to the Nikon version when movements are used and the ability to adjust the shift axis in...

Consistent Output; Lightweight; Relatively Affordable; Very Sharp From F8 To F16

There Is A Learning Curve

Step it down a little and enjoy amazing quality images. Use it carefully and you won't have a problem. Im a full time pro with tons of the finest lenses and this was a really nice buy.

Don't expect to take a lens similar to Canon or Nikon T-S lens... Has very smooth focus ring. Maybe it could have a F32 aperture option.The lock buttons are solid but don´t pass this idea.The box and package is not very good also.

Durable; Strong Construction

Tilt-shift lenses are normally so expensive that many photographers cannot justify the cost, despite its benefits with control of the focal plane and of distortion. Samyang's new 24mm tilt-shift lens carries a recommended retail price of only £949, which makes it the least expensive optic of this...

Priced very keenly; Excellent optical performance; Solidly built; Good; solid controls over tilt-shift movements

CA a little high towards the edges of the image circle; Susceptible to flare in harsh lighting

Andrew Sydenham tests a 24mm tilt-and-shift lens, which seeks to deliver the technical advantages of a perspective control lens with focus tilt-and-shift in an affordable package

The brand new Samyang 24mm with tilt & shift functionality is a full-frame, wide-angle lens that will soon be available to buy with a Canon, Nikon, Sony or Pentax mount. The lens, which Samyang rates as the most advanced glass in its whole lens catalogue, contains 16 elements arranged in 11 groups,...

Here comes the first test of a tilt-shift lens on this forum and for several reasons. Firstly the models which, so far, have been available on the market, with price tags getting to almost 10,000 PLN, belonged to top-of-the-range shelves and were produced by very reputable companies.

Not quite as sharp as the very best primes, but still very acceptable.If you need such a lens for specialist functions (i.e. architecture and product shots) then there is no other choice for a Sony.Really it is the tilt feature that makes it worthwhile, as much of the shift can be achieved in post...

Smooth Operation; Solid construction

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