Adapting Lenses to the Nikon PB-4 Bellows

I show how you can adapt various lenses to the Nikon PB-4 bellows including, enlarging lenses, M-42 screw mount lenses and others.
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[@Narsuitus]

I use a 105mm f/4 short mount Nikkor macro lens that has no focus mechanism. I was designed to be used with bellows. I use it on a Nikon PB-4 bellows. On the PB-4 bellows, I can capture images from infinity focus to a reproduction ratio of slightly greater than 1:1.
I also use a 55mm f/3.5 Nikkor macro lens on my PB-4 bellows. I am able to capture images from about 1:1 to a reproduction ratio of about 4:1.
I also use a 28mm f/3.5 Nikkor lens in reverse position on my PB-4 bellows. I am able to capture images from about 4:1 to a reproduction ratio of about 9:1.
Based on your video, since my 105 and my 28 are not flat-field lenses, I need to explore getting an adapter and an enlarging lens to use for the times when I need to photograph flat images.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

The 105 short mount and the 55 are short mount. Thanks for watching.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

I meant to say they are flat field. Sorry.

[@flyingo]

“Long story, but I broke it..” ha ha! So you’re human like the rest of us! Good to know. Thanks for these looks at the PB-4.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Thanks for watching

[@anko7574]

Both videos are very interesting and informative. Just little clarification about Russian lens in your 2nd video. It's Soviet lens ФЭД И-61Л/Д 2,8/55 made in USSR on the factory called ФЭД (FED). The factory is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine. И-61 it's short abbreviation for name of the lens Индустар-61 (Industar-61). Л(L) stands for Lantan - metal that was used in glass production. Д(D) - дальномерный (for range finder cameras). 2.8-Max aperture. 55- focus distance.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Thank you for the information and for watching

[@leod1671]

The options for lenses on that bellows are overwhelming. I am interested to see some real life example of you using that bellows.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

I will be getting around to that. Thanks for watching.

[@jean-marcschwartz2525]

Hello, excellent.
Could you tell me if with a medium format lenses mounted on the pb 4, we can shoot architectural photos. Is the shifting efficiency? Thanks.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

I don’t think so. There is not enough adjustment available. Thanks for watching my video.

[@terrygoyan3022]

The shift is side to side on the bellows. Very useful for using in combination with the tilt for scheimpfluge. But not for architecture. The minimum extension is about 43 mm. This means no regular (Nikon) camera lens will give infinity focus. That's why Narsuitus uses a short mount 105 nikkor. It has no focus helicoid and was designed for bellows use. I would love to pick one up someday! One thing to keep in mind is at over a 1:1 ratio, most lenses work better reversed. I use a Rodenstock rodagon 135mm f/3.5 enlarger lens with mine. It will give me infinity focus.....barely. Used it mainly for slide copying. Worked great!