With the Cambo WRE-2019 Digital Lenspanel Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E EDhas modified the Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED Tilt-Shift lens to fit on its series of Wide RS technical cameras, bringing a lens renowned for its architectural and interior renderings into the Cambo system designed for superior perspective control in architectural, interior, and landscape photography. Also compatible with PhaseOne XT Series cameras, the lens has been rehoused and fitted with a controller for the electronic aperture. The new housing expands the image circle to 71mm, capable of accommodating a 53.4 x 40mm sensor with 4mm of shift. The lens has no leaf shutter and depends instead on the shutter of the digital back.

Rehoused for Cambo WRS Cameras    Medium & Large Format Digital Sensors    Fitted with Electronic Controller    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32    71mm Image Circle at f/8    Three ED and Two Aspherical Elements    Nanocrystal & Super Integrated Coatings    Fluorine-Coated Front and Rear Elements    Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Featuring an ultrawide design prized for architectural and interior subjects, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED from Nikon allows you to impart both tilt and shift movements to control focus and perspective, as well as apply the movements independently for more creative flexibility. Up to +/- 7.5° of tilt is possible, for focus control, and +/- 12mm of shift, to adjust perspective and composition, and tilt can be applied parallel or perpendicular to shift. Up to 90° of rotation is also possible using the PC Rotation capability, and shift movements do not require locking or unlocking for use. Characterized by an expansive field of view that is ideal for photographing tight indoor spaces and complex architectural subjects, this lens also offers flexible perspective and focus control to adjust distortion and depth of field.

Complementing the mechanical layout of the lens is an apt optical design, which includes three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements to reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations for improved clarity and sharpness. Both Nanocrystal and Super Integrated Coatings have been applied to individual elements to reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast in strong lighting conditions, and a fluorine coating has also been added to the front and rear elements to guard against dust, moisture, and smudging.

• Shift movement does not require locking or unlocking during use.
• Three extra-low dispersion elements help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
• A pair of aspherical elements control spherical aberrations in order to lessen distortion and increase sharpness from edge to edge.
• Nanocrystal and Super Integrated Coatings have been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting.
• Fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements afford protection to the optical system.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the limitations of the lens using the D750?

A: The limitations with the D750 would be that some combinations of shift and rotation may not be available due to the lens contacting the camera body.

Q: 2. Mounted on the d850, can you use the focusing zebra stripes in live view mode with this lens and if so is it accurate?

A: When in Movie mode on the Nikon D850, one can enable zebra stripes while this lens is in use. The accuracy will not differ as compared to the accuracy when using other lenses.

Q: 3. What filter holder kit can be used with this lens?

A: Unfortunately, at this time, we have no filters or filter holders that are compatible for use with the Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED lens.

Q: 4. Are there any limitations in using the lens on the Nikon d850?

A: I asked Nikon technical support the same question. Their reply: there are no horizontal or vertical shift limitations when using the Nikkor 19mm PCE lens on a D850.

Q: 5. No hood available from Nikon, is one not needed? How bad is glare and reduced contrast when key light is in front/side of camera? Note front glass bulbs out. Nano coating can only do so much, no? Any success in using flags in lieu of a hood? Or is lack of a hood not a concern with this lens?

A: There is a good reason why there are no hoods for very wide lenses; to wit, a hood that actually protects the lens from flare is also visible in the frame.My rule of thumb to make sure no light is flaring or causing ghosts on my lens is this: From moderately wide to tele lens length, I use lens hoods, or matte boxes or adjustable sunshades on the camera to block the spurious light. However, on very wide lenses, the flare has to be flagged at the light source that is causing the problem. Even outside and it is the sun hitting the lens, use a grip flag on a stand to stop the direct light of the sun. Do not have such equipment? Then have a friend hold any rectangular object so the the flare from the sun is blocked. How to know it is working? Make sure the shadow of the flag covers the front element of the lens. Nikkor lenses are among the finest in the world. The lens coatings on this lens are no less than that. You can be sure that for all but the most direct specular light rays, light hitting this lens will be flare and ghost free.

Q: 6. Will this work with the new D500 that's coming?

A: I was able to use it on D300. It should also work on D500.

Q: 7. For architectural work do you think this 19mm or the 24mm tilt/shift is the better overall option to have on a job?

A: The 19mm is the first NIKKOR tilt-shift that allows you to rotate the angle of tilt. There are times when this can be a great advantage. I've never used the 24mm; but the 19mm can get closer and is so sharp on a 36 M-pixel body that if I must shoot from further away, I can crop the smaller image and blow it up to the desired size.

Q: 8. can this lens be used with an FTZ adapter on a Z7II?

A: Yes, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens can be used with the Nikon FTZ adapter to mount with the Nikon Z7 II.

Q: 9. Has Anyone who owns this lens found a good quality plate that fits well?

A: I recommend that you replace the factory foot with a Kirk LP-47, which has an Arca-Swiss base. You'll save weight and have a more stable base compared with adding a plate to the factory foot. In addition, the Kirk foot is designed perfectly to accept a BlackRapid shoulder strap connector.

Q: 10. What is the Nikon Warranty on a New lens? One year, two, or 5?

A: Included with the lens:Limited 1-Year WarrantyLimited 4-Year USA Extension upon Registration