Dedicated to the Cambo ACTAR-80 80mm f/4.0 Lens for ACTUS-B CameraACTUS-B-series of view cameras, the Cambo ACTAR-80 80mm f/4.0 Lens for ACTUS-B Camerais a 80mm f/4.0 lens that provides a 85mm image circle to facilitate both shift and rise/fall movements with sensor sizes up to 24 x 36mm. This wide-angle lens is permanently mounted in an ACTUS lensplate for seamless use with the view camera system and features a manual aperture ring for adjustment from f/4.0 to f/22. A 7 element in 5 groups optical design is employed to produce clean, sharp imagery with low distortion, making it well-suited to architectural and landscape applications, as well as product photography. Each of the elements is also multi-coated to suppress surface reflections and flare for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in bright lighting conditions.

Mounted in ACTUS Lensplate    For DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras in ACTUS-B    Max. Sensor Size: 24 x 36mm/Full-Frame    Aperture Range: f/4.0 to f/22    Multi-Coated Optics    Image Circle: 85mm    Front Filter Ring: 40.5mm

Designed specifically for the ACTUS-B view camera, this wide-angle lens is permanently mounted in an ACTUS lensplate and maintains infinity focus with both DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. It is not compatible with the ACTUS-DB system.

Featuring an image circle of 85mm, this lens covers full-frame, 24 x 36mm sensors and allows for horizontal shifts of over 20mm each side in either landscape or portrait mode.

A 7 element in 5 groups optical design affords a high degree of sharpness and resolution, and each individual element is multi-coated to suppress flare and ghosting for maintained contrast when working in strong lighting conditions.

Manual aperture ring affords control from f/4.0 to f/22 in half-stop increments.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the DB2 work with a SINAR S30|45 back?

A: No, The DB2 does not interface with the S30|45 back.

Q: 2. Will this focus to infinity with a Nikon Z body?

A: Yes, the Cambo ACTUS-G View Camera Body with 15mm Lens Kit for Nikon Z will focus to infinity on Nikon Z mount cameras.

Q: 3. with the Hasselblad CF lens mounted, is the shutter in the lens functional? Can it be used to time an exposure or must one use the electronic shutter?

A: The shutter in the lens is not functional. The shutter must be set in cocked position and the electronic shutter in the camera must be used. Also Cambo ACTUS-XCD View Camera Body with Hasselblad XCD Bayonet Mount (Black) does not include the lens mount. It must be purchased separately. Here it is Cambo ACB-HA Lensplate with Hasselblad V Bayonet Mount (Black) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1131842-REG/cambo_99070715_lensplate_with_hasselblad_bayonet.html

Q: 4. Is there a way to use this with a Canon R5 and which lenses should be used?

A: Yes, you can use the Cambo ACTUS-XL-35 View Camera with the Canon R5 if you purchase this adapter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1474739-REG Usually a medium format lens is used for example Hasselblad V mount lens or large format lens. The front lens adapter must be purchased separately.

Q: 5. Are these bellows made of leather or synthetic?

A: Yes, the Cambo AC-214 Long Bellows for ACTUS is made of genuine leather.

Q: 6. What’s the difference between Actus-B and Actus-G?

A: The both versions can be used with a DSLR or Mirrorless camera but the G version can also be used with a digital back.

Q: 7. What lens plate or lens adapter is needed at the front to mount XCD lenses? What part number or product name to be specific.

A: Cambo ACTUS-G View Camera Body with 20mm Lens Kit for Hasselblad X Mount comes with a Hasselblad X Mount adapter to connect your hasselblad X mount medium format camera. As for the lenses the lens mount it is a proprietary mount, compatible with optional ACTUS-B lensplates only.

Q: 8. Will this work with a SINAR S30|45?

A: With the appropriate adaptor-plate (SLW-84) the Sinar S30|45 will mount to the Actus-DB2

Q: 9. All of this work with xcd lenses?

A: Actus-XCD cannot work with the Hasselblad XCD lenses at this time. The lenses themselves are unable to be controlled when not connected to the camera body, and if used with a Hasselblad X1D body would result in the bellows acting as a series of extension tubes and not the intended perspective control method.

Q: 10. Will the CFVII 50C fir this setup with the 907X in the loop, or will it work only with the back? And how does the shutter work in either case?

A: This product is only compatible with the Hasselblad X series cameras.