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Overview
The Asahi Pentax 28mm f/3.5 Shift is a specialised wide‑angle perspective‑control lens offering ±11mm of shift for architectural, interior and product photography. This example has been recently serviced, is in excellent cosmetic condition, and operates smoothly across all functions. The filters show residual haze that could not be removed, but the lens optics themselves remain clean.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent (Serviced)
Optics
- Main lens optics clean with no haze or fungus
- Coatings intact with minimal cleaning marks only
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Filters show remaining haze that could not be cleaned (
Mechanics
- Shift mechanism smooth and fully functional across full range
- Focus ring smooth with correct damping
- Aperture blades clean and responsive
Exterior
- Excellent cosmetic condition with light signs of careful use only
- Mount clean and secure
Included
- Asahi Pentax 28mm f/3.5 Shift lens
- Front lens cap
- Rear lens cap
- Case
Key Features
- 28mm wide‑angle shift lens
- ±11mm shift for perspective correction
- Recently serviced for optimal performance
- Excellent cosmetic condition
- High sharpness and contrast
- Ideal for architecture, interiors and product work
- K‑mount compatibility with film and digital bodies
- Adaptable to mirrorless systems
Compatibility
- Pentax K‑mount film and digital SLRs
- Adaptable to mirrorless systems (manual focus and manual aperture)
- Fully mechanical operation
Collectors Notes
The Pentax 28mm Shift is one of the most desirable speciality lenses in the K‑mount system. Serviced examples in excellent cosmetic condition are increasingly scarce. The presence of filters with residual haze does not affect lens performance but is disclosed for completeness.
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Photographs of item
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Equipment Testing
I will carry out a standard set of testing for all equipment I am selling and will highlight any issues found as well as the perceived condition of the item. Not all tests will be appropriate for a specific camera or lens, but the appropriate ones will be carried out.
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Test |
| Digital Camera |
- Camera powers on with no errors
- It is possible to write to memory card
- It is possible to read from memory card
- Inspect test image for any noticeable sensor issues
- Standard controls/buttons work
- LCD screens work and display correctly
- The viewfinder is clear
- If the camera uses removable lenses, test that lenses mount correctly and functions work.
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| Film Camera |
- Test that the camera winds on
- Does the shutter release
- Test the shutter through all speeds and note whether the speed varies appropriately (speed accuracy not tested or guarenteed)
- Shutter curtains open and close as expected
- Self timer functions
- If the cameras has a light meter that the meter works and varies appropriately (accuracy of meter not tested or guarenteed)
- Condition of the viewfinder
- Condition of the mirror
- Rangefinder functions correctly
- Bellows condition (specifically looking for cracks and light leaks)
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| Lens |
- Shine a bright light through and check for fungus, haze, dust and scratches
- Attach the lens to an appropriate camera body
- Test the function of aperture ( does it open and close appropriately)
- Test the function of focus (AF and Manual)
- Function of zoom
- Is movement excessively stiff or loose
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Equipment Grading
| Grade |
Condition |
| Mint |
As new condition, no marks, fully working |
| Excellent |
very minor usage marks detected, fully working |
| Very good |
Some minor usage marks or small scratches, fully working |
| Good |
Marks consistent with use, minor wear on edges, small scratches, fully working |
| Fair |
Heavier wear marks, possibly some minor issues with functionality, but usable |
| Poor |
Heavy wear, not fully working, would require work, should be considered as a renovation project |
Notes of Condition
Please note the following:
- All the equipment we are selling is used and unless specifically stated it has not been serviced.
- Most older lenses will have some degree of dust.
- Film cameras will not have had any light seals replaced and they will most likely be degraded, for optimum performance they should be replaced.
- We will not specifically note individual marks on a piece of equipment, please refer the the photographs.
Shipping
Shipping
The item will be shipped within 2 working days after your payment has been received & cleared. It will often be sent quicker than this.
All items will be sent securely packaged. Please note that although the majority of packing materials we use are new, we will reuse materials when available and encourage all of our customers to do the same.
Items below £150 in value will be sent by Royal Mail 48, those above this value will be sent via Special Delivery in the UK.
We are happy to send internationally.
Returns
All items sold come with a 30 day no fuss return guarantee with the exception of items sold as faulty or for parts.