Jenningsmca Posted January 27, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 27, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I want a tilt shift lens to use with my SL. Any recommendations? Thx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robert E Posted January 27, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 27, 2017 Hi Jenningsmca, I just purchased the Novoflex SL/NIK adapter and plan on purchasing a Nikon PC 24mm to use with my SL. Even though it is a manual focus lens, the adapter will transfer the lens information to the camera. After looking around, it seems the Nikon lens is one of the better ones to go with. That's my suggestion, perhaps some others will chime in and give their recommendations. Best wishes, Robert E 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep_blue Posted January 27, 2017 Share #3 Posted January 27, 2017 one of the best TS-lenses is the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, I used it last year for a Project on the Sony a7RII and it performed absolutely great and hast more than enough resolution for the 42MP-sensor of the sony. I didn't use it yet on the SL but I am sure, that this will be a perfect match. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenw0lf Posted January 27, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 27, 2017 Canon has 4 T/S lenses that are best used with the Novoflex AF adapter. Nikon has 2 or 3, only a mechanical adapter needed for that. Finally there is a Leica R 28mm shift lens that I use. There is also a R 35mm shift lens, but I know it only from images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted January 27, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 27, 2017 I have the Canon 17, 24 and 45mm TSE's and the Nikkor 85mm 2.8 PC. All of them work perfectly on the SL with the appropriate adaptor. I use these lenses nearly every day and make 70% of my income from them. Gordon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krauklis Posted January 27, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 27, 2017 Canon has 4 T/S lenses that are best used with the Novoflex AF adapter. Nikon has 2 or 3, only a mechanical adapter needed for that. Finally there is a Leica R 28mm shift lens that I use. There is also a R 35mm shift lens, but I know it only from images. I think there are 4 Nikon T/S lenses, 19, 24, 45 and 85mm. krauklis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alo Ako Posted January 27, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Nikon has 2 or 3, only a mechanical adapter needed for that. Those are the older PCs, someone needs an mechanical adapter, e.g. Novoflex TL/ NIK. The new Nikon T/S lenses, part of the new E Series, need to have an electronic adapter, e.g. Novoflex SL/NIK. Edited January 27, 2017 by Alo Ako Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenw0lf Posted January 27, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 27, 2017 Which lens is this ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alo Ako Posted January 27, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 27, 2017 E lenses: PC 19, 45, 85 and 24. Older lenses: 28, 85, maybe 35 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenningsmca Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) I have tried the Canon 24 mk II on a Sony A7RII and it performed very well. As for the new nikon, I don't think you can use filters on it. Again with Nikon protruding glass. Which adapter is recommended for the Canon glass, I might as well get the adapter that offers autofocus for future glass. Anyone ever try a Schneider TS lens? It just looks so nice, but there is no one in Toronto that I am aware of to rent one like that. Thx Edited January 28, 2017 by Jenningsmca Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenw0lf Posted January 28, 2017 Share #11 Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) For the Canon T/S lenses a Novoflex AF adapter for EOS is recommended. Successfully used by several people who recommend it. For Nikon: The new 19mm is of type E, so the Novoflex AF adapter for Nikon E is suitable. The other three (24, 45 and 85) have a D in their name (misleading), but are also on the compatibility list for the Novoflex AF Nikon E adapter. The Schneider look nice (the R lenses are actually also from Schneider), and I think someone has already tried one. I remember a photo here on the forum. But forgot where. In the adapted lenses thread ? Maybe search for an older thread about this topc. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/266092-canon-tiltshift-24-lens-with-leica-sl-and-canon-5d-which-is-better/ (I think kikouyou wrote about it, somewhere) Edited January 28, 2017 by steppenw0lf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenw0lf Posted January 28, 2017 Share #12 Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/253192-leica-sl-image-thread-post-your-examples-here/page-82?do=findComment&comment=3114576 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/264659-experience-with-the-leica-28mm-pc-super-angulon-on-the-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3114711 Edited January 28, 2017 by steppenw0lf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted January 28, 2017 Share #13 Posted January 28, 2017 How would the Leica R/Schneider 28 PC compare? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted January 28, 2017 Share #14 Posted January 28, 2017 Samyang is worthy of consideration http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/252322-tilt-and-shift-adapted-lenses-on-the-sl/ dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenw0lf Posted January 28, 2017 Share #15 Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) How would the Leica R/Schneider 28 PC compare? Compare to what ? I like this lens (high IQ as usual), it has even a floating group for close distance, but I do not know the more modern alternatives. And it is only shift, while others are tilt-shift. Puts has once written about it, in the R lens document. http://lens-club.ru/public/files/pdfs/6978c1da4fa41586d22986fb4b3b570e.pdf Edited January 28, 2017 by steppenw0lf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenningsmca Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted January 29, 2017 I was looking at the new Nikon 19mm pc lens which is the new E type lenses from Nikon. From my Nikon days I still have the trio, with this in mind a Nikon lens adapter on the SL would be a better choice. At B+H photo I found a Schneider 4.5/28mm PC-TS lens for almost the same price as the Nikon PC 19mm . Not much info on the Schneider lenses, and not sure which adapter would is best for the E lenses. MJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alo Ako Posted January 29, 2017 Share #17 Posted January 29, 2017 ...and not sure which adapter would is best for the E lenses. As far as I know, there is only one adapter supporting Nikon E series, as of today: Novoflex SL/NIK. Any other (mechanical only) adapter will not support any influence on the aperture. In this case you will shoot at the maximum aperture only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 29, 2017 Share #18 Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) I can tell you from my own experience, ones not to buy and those are the Hartblei Super Rotators in Leica R mount. The tilt shift mechanism itself is a brilliant design, where you can tilt or shift in any direction but the optics are based on ancient Pentacon East German or Ukranian Kiev, medium format lenses. I suspect that even in their day, these were cheap, low contrast and low resolution lenses and trying to use them on modern digital cameras, shows up their limitations all too obviously. The contrast is so low it does not trigger focus peaking on the M240 at all and on the SL only with the aperture closed down to less than f8. At least on the SL you can move the zoom point and focus where you need to, when for example, using reverse Scheimpflug tilt. It would seem Hartblei recognise these failings and offer an alternative range of lenses with the same excellent tilt shift mechanism but with modern Carl Zeiss optics. However they are very expensive e.g. the 40mm (basically the latest Hasselblad 40/f4 Distagon) is €5395 + VAT. Wilson Edited January 29, 2017 by wlaidlaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyfel Posted January 30, 2017 Share #19 Posted January 30, 2017 I use a Mirex T/S adapter and Mamiya645 lenses. Inexpensive (especially if you already own MF lenses) and does the job for occasional use. Probably not the best tool for professional applications though where you might need the very best IQ or very wide angle perspective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Heinrichsohn Posted January 30, 2017 Share #20 Posted January 30, 2017 Hi Jenningsmca, I just purchased the Novoflex SL/NIK adapter and plan on purchasing a Nikon PC 24mm to use with my SL. Even though it is a manual focus lens, the adapter will transfer the lens information to the camera. After looking around, it seems the Nikon lens is one of the better ones to go with. That's my suggestion, perhaps some others will chime in and give their recommendations. Best wishes, Robert E I posted somewhere else that I have used a very old copy of the Nikon PC 35mm as well as a later edition of the PC 28mm with the Novoflex Nikon to Leica adapter. I also use a 24 mm Olympus shift lens with good results. The shift lens I use most is the Nikon PC 28 Teddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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