PC 19mm f/4 E ED

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Perspective is just about how close the entrance pupil is to the subject ...

I see no reason why the 19PCE shouldn't be able to achieve something similar as I can get with my 28.

[Tejpor]

According to official data, the new 19mm focuses to 25cm, while the 24mm PC-E to 21cm. Magnification given as ~1:6 vs. ~1:3. This does not seem too good for the 19mm... any close focus sample would be welcome with a subject which is recognizable.

[Erik Lund]

There is no limit to how close or how far, you can focus the 19mm,,,

Nice capture Bjørn!

[Tejpor]

What do you mean?

There is no limit to how close or how far, you can focus the 19mm,,,

Nice capture Bjørn!

[Jack Dahlgren]

What do you mean?

They are both telling you that by tilting the lens you can get a plane of focus which goes from 0 to infinity. Note that it is only a plane. This works great for flat surfaces like in a landscape, but not quite as nicely in enclosed spaces.

[Tejpor]

I think I'm starting to get it. But what is the closest a plane can get visually? It must be dependent on tilt am I right?

They are both telling you that by tilting the lens you can get a plane of focus which goes from 0 to infinity. Note that it is only a plane. This works great for flat surfaces like in a landscape, but not quite as nicely in enclosed spaces.

[chambeshi]

I think I'm starting to get it. But what is the closest a plane can get visually? It must be dependent on tilt am I right?

these articles may help
http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/using-lens-tilt-on-your-digital-slr/

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/alternative-focus-technique-for-tilted-lens/

https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/tilt-shift-lenses2.htm

[CardBoardBoxProcessor]

modified 28 PC-Nikkor.

Hi! thank you for your reply. Love these images. Your 28mm modified has been an inspiration to me for the past few months. I got a 3d printer and once it is dialed in I plan on making my own modifications to a 28mm PC. I've modeled some of it already. Just initial pieces. Stuck between bellows or actual mount like a Hartblei with added heliocoid... Bellows would be easier. Just print bellows with TPU. plenty of worm gear screw rod models to integrate for movements. but it's size would be large.

There is no limit to how close or how far, you can focus the 19mm,,,

oh yeah? unmodified it could get pretty close and in focus like the modded 28mm? My dream images are like Bjorns.

[Erik Lund]

First here is my Tilt and Shift version of the PC-Nikkor 28mm f/4


http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,2990.msg41279.html#msg41279


Do please note that this modification doesn't work with the f/3.5 since the mechanical design of the rear is completely different!


I played a little with close focus with 19mm when I got it and my impression was that it has no limitations regarding focus,,, everything seems to be possible was my impression,,,

The tiny 20mm f/3.5 close focus modification is another neat and simple modification,,, Far less expensive,,, if you want close and wide


http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,5202.msg82269.html#msg82269

When I have time I can test it off course

[CardBoardBoxProcessor]

Oh thank you.

I currently am the owner of your 28mm f/4 Tilt lens. It is great! Really love it. interesting that the rear of the f/3.5 is different.

19mm is so expensive, I know I'd love it but it is not justifiable currently.

[Tejpor]

Ken Rockwell to the rescue... he has a fairly detailed review on the 19mm, provides a close-up shot. Not ideal, but better than nothing.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/19mm.htm

[Thomas Stellwag]

Erik thx for the design

[Erik Lund]

You are welcome

[Ilkka Nissilä]

I don't suppose Nikon sell HB-19's any longer?

I finally got this lens, and I've been very impressed by the mechanical and optical quality. The lens seems oblivious to light sources in the frame and behaves very well. The focal length is a bit on the short side for my taste.

[CardBoardBoxProcessor]

Does anyone else have landscapes shot with this lens?
I was going to buy the Z7 but due to this banding I changed my mind.
perhaps Ill finally get this lens.