The Horseman TS-Pro Tilt/Shift Kit Without Lens delivers a way for cinematographers to control depth-of-field and perspective distortion for creative effects that were previously available only for still photographers. By using lens tilt and shift, and horizontal and vertical movements, the DP is able to exaggerate perspective distortions, focus selectively on a tiny part of the image while allowing the rest to be out of focus, and create miniaturization effects.

The TS-Pro works by putting a flexible bellows between the lens and the camera body (lens and camera not included). The camera remains stationary while the lens is titled up/down/left/right or shifted off-axis up/down/left/right. The bellows also allows the lens to move away from the camera, increasing the magnification ratio and creating a macro effect. These compelling and eye-catching effects have been the exclusive domain of still photographers for years--now, these same looks can be achieved with digital cinema cameras.

The TS-Pro has a lens mount placed between the camera and the lens. Camera mounts are interchangeable. One TS-Pro unit can be used on various cameras by using different interchangeable camera mounts suitable for particular camera bodies. It supports a variety of lenses for 35 mm DSLRs, medium format cameras and M39-mount lenses. When used in combination with a still camera lens with a large image circle, it enables the cameraman to utilize tilt/shift techniques that were never before possible in video applications. A lens used for tilt/shift movements must have an image circle that covers the camera's image sensor size.

One of four optional available camera mounts (PL Mount; Micro Four Thirds Mount; Canon EOS Mount; or Nikon F Mount) is required to operate this unit. One of six optional available lens mounts (Pentax 645; Mamiya 645; Hasselblad; M39 (For Rodagon); Canon EOS; or Nikon F) is required.

Tilt and Shift Effects for Video Cameras    Creative Shallow Depth-of-Field Effects    Increase Magnification Ratio of Lenses    4 Types of Camera Mounts    Use 35mm, Medium Format, M39 Lenses

Tilt and shift effects for video cameras

Creative shallow depth-of-field effects

Increase magnification ratio of lenses

4 types of camera mounts: PL Mount; Micro Four Thirds Mount; Canon EOS Mount; or Nikon F Mount

Use one of six available lens mounts: Pentax 645; Mamiya 645; Hasselblad; M39 (For Rodagon); Canon EOS; or Nikon F

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the equivalent lens size / field of view when fully shifted left and right (ie, 24mm - 8.5 shift = 15.5mm? Is that correct)

A: The Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Nikon angle of view does not change when it is shifted left and right. The angle of view of a 24mm lens on a full frame camera is 83.5°.

Q: 2. Can you control the aperture with the camera body, as the Nikon PCE lenses do ?

A: As the Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Nikon does not have CPU contacts to transmit communication between the camera and lens, you would have to focus the lens manually and adjust the lens' aperture on the lens itself. You would not be able to adjust the aperture using the dials on the camera body; it must be controlled by the aperture ring built into the lens.

Q: 3. On a cropped sensor body like the d7100, will this be too tight for interior compositions? Thank you.

A: Yes, especially shooting condos less than 1000sq ftYou'll need at least full frame with this 24mm or 19mm. Also the shift function will stop short at +8mm because of the built-in flash on these Nikon bodies.

Q: 4. will the flex lens shade fit this lens?

A: Yes, the Flex Lens Shade http://bhpho.to/1vARsyR will fit the Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 lens.

Q: 5. Will this work with a Nikon D3500?

A: No, the following unit will only accommodate a full frame camera.

Q: 6. Can this lens be used with a Nikon F analog (film) camera?

A: Yes.

Q: 7. Does the Rokinon have a preview mode like the old Nikkor 85 T/S lens so you can focus at full aperture, regardless of the ring setting, then push a button to close it for the exposure? Or does the Rokinon always open/close when you rotate the F-stop ring? Also, I see a button on the side in the 3-D view -- is that for switching the tilt/shift orientation?

A: It doesn't have a preview mode.Yeah, the metal lever lets you rotate the lens in 1/4 increments.

Q: 8. will this lens will be compatible with a Pentax k1 Full Frame ?

A: Yes, it is 100% compatible with the Pentax k-1.

Q: 9. Is there issues with the range of motion of this lenses using asp-c cameras? Is this lenses designed for full frame cameras or crop sensor only?

A: This Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Canon is designed to cover full-frame Canon image sensors, and is therefore also compatible with smaller Canon APS-C crop-sensor cameras.

Q: 10. What about the Nikon D5600, or is tight due to the crop sensor?

A: Will work fine on the D5600.