Arax TS 2.8/35 Operation Manual

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The TS ARAX 2,8/35 (TS = Tilt Shift) camera compact lens with tilt and shift movements is a wide-angle, eleven element large
aperture optical system, suited for producing extremely high quality photographs. The effects of large-format camera movements can be
obtained with TS ARAX lenses for 35mm cameras.
The TS ARAX 2,8/35 lens is available for 35mm type cameras:
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Nikon AI
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Canon EOS
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Canon FD
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Minolta Dynax
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Minolta MD
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Pentax K
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M42 (Zenit, Practica, etc.)
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Olympus OM1 ... OM3
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Contax
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Yashica
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Leica R
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Rolleyflex
In terms of structure the optical block tilTShifting mechanism is designed to provide the photographer with the power correct the
image distortions encountered during shooting architecture, panoramas, and products.
The optical elements of the lens have a special multi-layer coating (МС), they improve image quality and increase contrast range
by enhancing integral transmission and decreasing the dispersion.
The camera lens operates in the temperature range from minus 15 to 45° С.
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Image ratio, mm: 24х36
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Focal distance, mm: 35
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Aperture ratio: 1:2,8
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Design: 11 elements, 8 groups
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Angle of view:
Without shifting optical block: 67
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Having shifting optical block: 80
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Short focusing range, m: 0,3
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Aperture range: 2,8 - 22
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Threads for light filters, mm: 62
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Maximum shift of the optical block, mm: 11
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Maximum tilt of the optical block, mm: 8
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Turning angle of the optical block relative to bayonet axis: 360
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Maximal diameter, mm, not more than: 72
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Overall dimensions, mm, not more than: 82х85
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Weight, kg, not more than: 0,65
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TS ARAX 2.8/35
PHOTOGRAPHIC LENS
Operations manual
1. GENERAL GUDIELINES

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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  • Page 1 1. GENERAL GUDIELINES The TS ARAX 2,8/35 (TS = Tilt Shift) camera compact lens with tilt and shift movements is a wide-angle, eleven element large aperture optical system, suited for producing extremely high quality photographs. The effects of large-format camera movements can be obtained with TS ARAX lenses for 35mm cameras.
  • Page 2 Figure 3 Focusing ring TS plate Distance scale Tilt handle Deep of field scale Tilt scale о Aperture scale rotating ring Aperture ring 10. Shift handle 11. Shift scale 3. OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS 3.1. Lens installation on the camera and its removal Install and remove the lens as it written in the camera’s operation manual.
  • Page 3 3.6. Lens rotating о о The lens can be rotated by 360 with settled interval every 30 (the lens can operate even in the positions between these intervals). For 360 lens rotating just rotate the ring 9 clockwise or counter-clockwise. When lens installed on the camera body, you can rotate them also holding lens body or TS plate 6.
  • Page 4 Note: During inspection it can be found out that some lenses may have small bubbles in the glass, insignificant scratches and fluffs which do not in any way affect image quality and have been accepted by the ARAX standard. Version 2 (07-26-2011) ARAX Inc.

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