Bend perspective to match your vision.

For the storytellers who bring us reality-bending views of landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and fine art, the realm of possibility just got wider. For the first time with a NIKKOR PC lens, the direction of tilt operation can be made parallel or perpendicular to shift*, allowing you to control perspective, focus and depth of field like never before. Tilt to create scenes with selective defocus (miniature effect) or sharp focus throughout the scene. Shift to control the effects of keystoning and fix issues of perspective in-camera. In photography or filmmaking, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED can help you create images as unique as your creative vision.*Depending on the combination of shift and rotation, operation may be restricted by mechanical interference between the lens and the camera.

Technology

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    Aspherical Lens

    A lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens.

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    ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

    An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

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    Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism

    An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting. With conventional D/G type lenses, the diaphragm blades are operated by mechanical linkage levers.

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    Fluorine Coat

    Photographers need gear that can withstand the elements. Nikon’s fluorine coat effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. Nikon’s fluorine coat endures a high frequency of lens surface wiping and its anti-reflective effect also contributes to the capture of clear images.

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    Nano Crystal Coat

    An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.

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    Super Integrated Coating

    Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

The lens incorporates an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism. The following cameras are compatible with this lens: D5, D4 series, D3 series, Df, D810, D810A, D800 series, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300 series, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3300, D3200, D3100.

There are limitations in compatible cameras when using the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED.

Models that can be used without any limitation: D5, D4 series, D3 series, D810 series, D500.

Usable models although there are some limitations: Df, D800 series, D750, D700, D610, D600, D300 series, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100.

Incompatible models: D2 series, D1 series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70 series, D3000, D60, D50, D40 series, film cameras, Nikon 1 series with the FT1.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length

    19mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/4
  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.5 in.89 mmx4.8 in.124 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    31.2 oz.885 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length
    19mm
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/4
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/32
  • Format
    FX/35mm
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    73°
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    97°
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.18xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    17
  • Lens Construction Groups
    13
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Nano Crystal Coat
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    3
  • Fluorine Coat
    Yes
  • Aspherical Elements
    2
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    0.25 m from focal plane
  • Focus Mode
    Manual
  • Perspective Control
    Horizontal and vertical shift and tilt, Shift: ± 12 mm, Tilt: ± 7.5°
  • Rotation
    Rotates 90° left and right with stops every 30°; tilt mechanism rotates 90° left with a stop at 45°.
  • E-type
    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3.5 in.89 mmx4.8 in.124 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    31.2 oz.885 g
  • Lens Type
    Prime, Perspective Control

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