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

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.

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

Some lenses are introduced and quickly revert to near anonymity, while others garner a great deal of photographer interest – even prior to their availability. This lens fell into the latter category, which prompted me to promptly get my hands on one. The reason for this interest?

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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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.

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,...

Costing considerably less than other tilt & shift lenses, the new Samyang T-S 24mm boasts an impressive set of features and excellent build quality. But how will it perform when put through our tests?

A top quality product that allows the photographer to include some real improvements to landscapes and close-ups. Expensive but treat yourself!

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

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