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Aperture Series: Oak Tree and Deck with Lens Tilt (Nikon D810)
This series with with lens 'swing' (left/right tilt) shows optical performance of the Nikon 19mm f/4E ED PC-E on a near-to-far subject.
Tilt is in theory an outstanding feature in that it can evade the limitations on depth of field, at least with subject matter that conforms to a planar layout. In practice, the lens has to deliver high quality even when tilted for this to have value. But when tilt is utilized, the rays hit the sensor cover glass at an angle which degrades performance, and that’s in addition to any optical shortcomings. This series looks at actual real-world results with tilt.
Oak Tree and Deck with Lens Tilt
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A few millimeters of fall (downward shift) was used for this series—a typical combination that ought to be the forte of a tilt-shift lens.
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