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maumac · 04-25-2010, 07:36 AM

some of the owners of 15 limited uses slim polarizer with good results?
thanks for answers

cezarL · 04-25-2010, 11:31 AM

Ho un Hoya Pro1 CPL slim che ha una buona tenuta, ma non blocca il cofano, si può ancora estendersi. Ci potrebbe essere lieve vignettatura a F4, ma niente che non possa essere risolto in PP. In F5.6 - F8, è andato del tutto.

Sorry for the poor Italian

What I was trying to say was:
I have a Hoya Pro1 slim CPL which has a tight fit but it doesn't block the hood, you can still extend it. There might be very slight vignetting at F4 (or maybe it's just light fall-off), but nothing that can't be fixed in PP. By F5.6 - F8, it's gone altogether.

GeneV · 04-25-2010, 06:34 PM

Dance Party
K-x at ISO 3200 F:4 1/80

frank · 04-27-2010, 07:54 AM

Haven't used this lens enough to justify its cost I guess

Here are a few from the World Pentax Day #7 (17 April 2010) w/ an IR converted Ds2 and DA15:

vsl3-e · 04-28-2010, 03:01 AM

^^those pictures are just amazing, thank you

DougLee · 04-28-2010, 03:33 AM

Out and about in Acadia NP ths weekend:

The DA 15 is my "Don't leave home without it" lens!

Ecaterin · 04-28-2010, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by DougLee

Out and about in Acadia NP ths weekend:

What a gorgeous shot!!

Marc Sabatella · 04-28-2010, 12:35 PM

BTW, for jsherman - I've been sort of hesitant to post pictures here except when specifically asked about somethign Ican provide an example of, because I think of this as "your" thread. Silly or not silly?

TKH · 04-28-2010, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by DougLee

Out and about in Acadia NP ths weekend:

The DA 15 is my "Don't leave home without it" lens!

Fabulous !

Thanks for posting,
Rainer

jsherman999 · 04-28-2010, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

BTW, for jsherman - I've been sort of hesitant to post pictures here except when specifically asked about somethign Ican provide an example of, because I think of this as "your" thread. Silly or not silly?

.

Silly. Exactly the opposite of what I intend with threads like these, I want as many people posting images as possible - it helps inspire me. Especially now, when I'm incredibly busy with other things and have no time to shoot or spend in forums, really

(BTW, Frank, Doug, all, excellent shots!)

.

Marc Sabatella · 04-28-2010, 08:02 PM

Ah, thanks for clearing that up!

I've been going through phases of using it a lot then not using it so much. Recently I've been using it a lot:

[imgtall]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/4562103886_7a4d9f86c4_b.jpg[/imgtall]

[imgtall]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4558002105_6524e2bb9f_b.jpg[/imgtall]

MSM · 04-30-2010, 09:06 PM

Great shots Marc (and everyone). I was starting to begin that LBA itch between the 15mm and the 21 mm. I do a lot of shots with people and was wondering if you or anyone can posts some further 'environmental portraits' but also some candid up close street photography shots. I am not sure the 15 might be too wide. Which would be more suitable? Any thoughts?

Marc Sabatella · 04-30-2010, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by MSM

Great shots Marc (and everyone). I was starting to begin that LBA itch between the 15mm and the 21 mm. I do a lot of shots with people and was wondering if you or anyone can posts some further 'environmental portraits' but also some candid up close street photography shots. I am not sure the 15 might be too wide. Which would be more suitable? Any thoughts?

I figure you can easily crop the 15 to simulate a 21mm FOV when necessary - and it's most than sharp enough to withstand this - but stitching the 21 to simulate a 15mm FOV is not as easy. Aside from that, focal lengths are kind of a personal thing, but I found with my 18-55 I almost never used it between 18 and 55, but used it at 18 quite a bit. So 15 made more sense to me than 21. YMMV.

I'll keep posting shots as I take ones worth posting!

GeneV · 05-01-2010, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

I figure you can easily crop the 15 to simulate a 21mm FOV when necessary - and it's most than sharp enough to withstand this - but stitching the 21 to simulate a 15mm FOV is not as easy. Aside from that, focal lengths are kind of a personal thing, but I found with my 18-55 I almost never used it between 18 and 55, but used it at 18 quite a bit. So 15 made more sense to me than 21. YMMV.

I'll keep posting shots as I take ones worth posting!

Very nice shots. I found I did use the kit lens at around 22-24mm as well as the extremes, so I keep the DA21 around with the DA15. It doesn't take up much extra space.

MSM · 05-01-2010, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

I figure you can easily crop the 15 to simulate a 21mm FOV when necessary - and it's most than sharp enough to withstand this - but stitching the 21 to simulate a 15mm FOV is not as easy. Aside from that, focal lengths are kind of a personal thing, but I found with my 18-55 I almost never used it between 18 and 55, but used it at 18 quite a bit. So 15 made more sense to me than 21. YMMV.

I'll keep posting shots as I take ones worth posting!

Thanks, Marc.

That is what I was kind of thinking. The collector/gear person in me would love to have both the 15 and the 21. But at >1K bucks for both, that's too much for me right now.

Keep posting.

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04-25-2010, 07:36 AM	#376
maumac New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: italy rome Posts: 5	some of the owners of 15 limited uses slim polarizer with good results? thanks for answers

04-25-2010, 11:31 AM	#377
cezarL Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 97	Ho un Hoya Pro1 CPL slim che ha una buona tenuta, ma non blocca il cofano, si può ancora estendersi. Ci potrebbe essere lieve vignettatura a F4, ma niente che non possa essere risolto in PP. In F5.6 - F8, è andato del tutto. Sorry for the poor Italian What I was trying to say was: I have a Hoya Pro1 slim CPL which has a tight fit but it doesn't block the hood, you can still extend it. There might be very slight vignetting at F4 (or maybe it's just light fall-off), but nothing that can't be fixed in PP. By F5.6 - F8, it's gone altogether.

04-25-2010, 06:34 PM	#378
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Dance Party K-x at ISO 3200 F:4 1/80

04-27-2010, 07:54 AM	#379
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Haven't used this lens enough to justify its cost I guess Here are a few from the World Pentax Day #7 (17 April 2010) w/ an IR converted Ds2 and DA15:

04-28-2010, 03:01 AM	#380
vsl3-e Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Photos: Albums Posts: 116	^^those pictures are just amazing, thank you

04-28-2010, 03:33 AM	#381
DougLee Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bar Harbor, Maine Posts: 110	Out and about in Acadia NP ths weekend: The DA 15 is my "Don't leave home without it" lens!

04-28-2010, 08:35 AM	#382
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by DougLee Out and about in Acadia NP ths weekend: What a gorgeous shot!!

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Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	BTW, for jsherman - I've been sort of hesitant to post pictures here except when specifically asked about somethign Ican provide an example of, because I think of this as "your" thread. Silly or not silly?

04-28-2010, 03:02 PM	#384
TKH Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 371	Originally posted by DougLee Out and about in Acadia NP ths weekend: The DA 15 is my "Don't leave home without it" lens! Fabulous ! Thanks for posting, Rainer

04-28-2010, 06:18 PM	#385
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella BTW, for jsherman - I've been sort of hesitant to post pictures here except when specifically asked about somethign Ican provide an example of, because I think of this as "your" thread. Silly or not silly? . Silly. Exactly the opposite of what I intend with threads like these, I want as many people posting images as possible - it helps inspire me. Especially now, when I'm incredibly busy with other things and have no time to shoot or spend in forums, really (BTW, Frank, Doug, all, excellent shots!) .

04-28-2010, 08:02 PM	#386
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Ah, thanks for clearing that up! I've been going through phases of using it a lot then not using it so much. Recently I've been using it a lot: [imgtall]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/4562103886_7a4d9f86c4_b.jpg[/imgtall] [imgtall]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4558002105_6524e2bb9f_b.jpg[/imgtall]

04-30-2010, 09:06 PM	#387
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	Great shots Marc (and everyone). I was starting to begin that LBA itch between the 15mm and the 21 mm. I do a lot of shots with people and was wondering if you or anyone can posts some further 'environmental portraits' but also some candid up close street photography shots. I am not sure the 15 might be too wide. Which would be more suitable? Any thoughts?

04-30-2010, 09:57 PM	#388
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by MSM Great shots Marc (and everyone). I was starting to begin that LBA itch between the 15mm and the 21 mm. I do a lot of shots with people and was wondering if you or anyone can posts some further 'environmental portraits' but also some candid up close street photography shots. I am not sure the 15 might be too wide. Which would be more suitable? Any thoughts? I figure you can easily crop the 15 to simulate a 21mm FOV when necessary - and it's most than sharp enough to withstand this - but stitching the 21 to simulate a 15mm FOV is not as easy. Aside from that, focal lengths are kind of a personal thing, but I found with my 18-55 I almost never used it between 18 and 55, but used it at 18 quite a bit. So 15 made more sense to me than 21. YMMV. I'll keep posting shots as I take ones worth posting!

05-01-2010, 07:01 AM	#389
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella I figure you can easily crop the 15 to simulate a 21mm FOV when necessary - and it's most than sharp enough to withstand this - but stitching the 21 to simulate a 15mm FOV is not as easy. Aside from that, focal lengths are kind of a personal thing, but I found with my 18-55 I almost never used it between 18 and 55, but used it at 18 quite a bit. So 15 made more sense to me than 21. YMMV. I'll keep posting shots as I take ones worth posting! Very nice shots. I found I did use the kit lens at around 22-24mm as well as the extremes, so I keep the DA21 around with the DA15. It doesn't take up much extra space.

05-01-2010, 07:32 AM	#390
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella I figure you can easily crop the 15 to simulate a 21mm FOV when necessary - and it's most than sharp enough to withstand this - but stitching the 21 to simulate a 15mm FOV is not as easy. Aside from that, focal lengths are kind of a personal thing, but I found with my 18-55 I almost never used it between 18 and 55, but used it at 18 quite a bit. So 15 made more sense to me than 21. YMMV. I'll keep posting shots as I take ones worth posting! Thanks, Marc. That is what I was kind of thinking. The collector/gear person in me would love to have both the 15 and the 21. But at >1K bucks for both, that's too much for me right now. Keep posting.

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