With the WRE-2019 Digital Lenspanel, Cambo has 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.
Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED Tilt-Shift Lens
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.