DA* 16-50mm F2.8, show us what it can do.

kalison · 07-26-2010, 10:01 PM

There needs to be more photos in here.

Urkeldaedalus · 07-27-2010, 09:45 AM

It probably wasn't smart to get this close, but it was fun to jump in there before they yelled at me.

The tragedy of youth.

EricT · 07-27-2010, 11:36 AM

This lens is just awesome. The ability to go to 16mm alone makes it much better than the kit lens. Add weather sealing, silent focusing, constant f/2.8 and incredible sharpness and microcontrast, and this package is hard to beat! The best (and cheapest!) normal zoom of any brand, IMHO, and one of the main reasons why I chose Pentax.

Here are some recent snaps from a hiking trip a couple of days ago. I was in a group so not much time for any serious photography. Very strong sunlight on this particular day as well.

ManhattanProject · 07-27-2010, 12:08 PM

Just stellar, Eric, just stellar.

kalison · 07-27-2010, 12:24 PM

Urke and Eric, awesome!

Love the firefighter and the last one by Eric!

tcom · 07-27-2010, 12:34 PM

Here a few from me

Montreux Jazz Festival

Namibia

Zambia

kalison · 07-27-2010, 12:43 PM

Awesome! Nice work!

johnmflores · 07-27-2010, 03:19 PM

**jmschrei** · 07-27-2010, 04:35 PM

ISO 200, 26mm, f/9.5, 1/45 with a tripod

-Joe

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-28-2010, 09:10 PM

ISO 100, 43mm, 1/60 @ f/8, "Moose" warming circular polarizer.

kalison · 07-29-2010, 09:03 AM

Very nice CR!

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-29-2010, 09:12 AM

Here's a couple from this year's Photowalk on a K20D.

21mm, 1/100 @ f/4, ISO 100.

50mm, 1/200 @ f/5.6, ISO 100.

43mm, 1/250 @ f/5.6, ISO 100.

**jbinpg** · 07-29-2010, 10:07 AM

John - Can't believe nobody has commented on your Father and Son yet. That is one of the best photos I have ever seen on this forum.

Jack

kalison · 07-29-2010, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by jbinpg

John - Can't believe nobody has commented on your Father and Son yet. That is one of the best photos I have ever seen on this forum.

Jack

Oops! I must have missed it, its indeed excellent!

johnmflores · 07-29-2010, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

John - Can't believe nobody has commented on your Father and Son yet. That is one of the best photos I have ever seen on this forum.

Jack

Originally posted by kalison

Oops! I must have missed it, its indeed excellent!

Thanks Jack and Kalison. The photo has special meaning for me - the subjects are the husband and son of my dearly departed cousin....

07-27-2010, 09:45 AM	#47
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	It probably wasn't smart to get this close, but it was fun to jump in there before they yelled at me. The tragedy of youth. Last edited by Urkeldaedalus; 07-27-2010 at 12:40 PM.

07-27-2010, 03:19 PM	#53
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Father and Son

07-28-2010, 09:10 PM	#55
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	MS International and Prince of Wales Hotel ISO 100, 43mm, 1/60 @ f/8, "Moose" warming circular polarizer.

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07-26-2010, 10:01 PM	#46
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	There needs to be more photos in here.

07-27-2010, 11:36 AM	#48
EricT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 484	This lens is just awesome. The ability to go to 16mm alone makes it much better than the kit lens. Add weather sealing, silent focusing, constant f/2.8 and incredible sharpness and microcontrast, and this package is hard to beat! The best (and cheapest!) normal zoom of any brand, IMHO, and one of the main reasons why I chose Pentax. Here are some recent snaps from a hiking trip a couple of days ago. I was in a group so not much time for any serious photography. Very strong sunlight on this particular day as well.

07-27-2010, 12:08 PM	#49
ManhattanProject Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 221	Just stellar, Eric, just stellar.

07-27-2010, 12:24 PM	#50
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Urke and Eric, awesome! Love the firefighter and the last one by Eric!

07-27-2010, 12:34 PM	#51
tcom Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,293	Here a few from me Montreux Jazz Festival Namibia Zambia

07-27-2010, 12:43 PM	#52
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Awesome! Nice work!

07-27-2010, 04:35 PM	#54
jmschrei Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,884	ISO 200, 26mm, f/9.5, 1/45 with a tripod -Joe

07-29-2010, 09:03 AM	#56
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Very nice CR!

07-29-2010, 09:12 AM	#57
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,851	Here's a couple from this year's Photowalk on a K20D. 21mm, 1/100 @ f/4, ISO 100. 50mm, 1/200 @ f/5.6, ISO 100. 43mm, 1/250 @ f/5.6, ISO 100.

07-29-2010, 10:07 AM	#58
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	John - Can't believe nobody has commented on your Father and Son yet. That is one of the best photos I have ever seen on this forum. Jack

07-29-2010, 10:32 AM	#59
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Originally posted by jbinpg John - Can't believe nobody has commented on your Father and Son yet. That is one of the best photos I have ever seen on this forum. Jack Oops! I must have missed it, its indeed excellent!

07-29-2010, 04:37 PM	#60
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by jbinpg John - Can't believe nobody has commented on your Father and Son yet. That is one of the best photos I have ever seen on this forum. Jack Originally posted by kalison Oops! I must have missed it, its indeed excellent! Thanks Jack and Kalison. The photo has special meaning for me - the subjects are the husband and son of my dearly departed cousin....