Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: ARAX Arsat Photex 2.8/35 Tilt-Shift 35mm |
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stevemark wrote:
Abbazz wrote: |
wolan wrote: |
Hi,
what do you think of this brand and this lens specifically?
Do you think it makes sense to use it on a modern Nikon high resolution camera?
Cheers. |
I have one of those. The lens is based on a wide angle lens for 4.5x6 format made by Kiev Arsenal Works (Arsat).
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ItWhen I tried it on the Sony A7's full-frame sensor, I was very disappointed by the results. With a small amount of shift, I couldn't get a sharp image except for a small circle in the center, even when stopping down to F/11 or F/16. Maybe it's due to the relatively thick sensor stack on the Sony cameras, or maybe the lens is simply not good enough to cover full-frame.
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Obviously the Arsat shift lens simply is not good enough. Using the Contax/Yashica Zeiss PC Distagon 2.8/35mm shift lens (also a vintage pre-digital lens) on the A7, I have no such issues. Fully shifted (11mm), images are usable at f2.8, good at f5.6 and excellent at f8 or f11.
Stephan _________________ www.artaphot.ch |