I got a DA12-24 f4

**G_Money** · 08-09-2008, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by daacon

I had one

Sold it

bought it again

I bought Dave's, love it, and wouldn't dream of selling it! Thanks Dave!!

daacon · 08-09-2008, 05:43 AM

Glad you are happy with it - it took me a few weeks for seller' remorse

but I found the cure

**NaClH2O** · 08-09-2008, 07:47 AM

Congratulations Lance. Welcome to the "wide side zoom" club! I've really enjoyed my 12-24. I had been worried with all the complaints of severe pf, but I have not found it to be much of a problem. I use screw in grad ND's instead of the P Conklin's and I don't have the vignetting problem, on the other hand, I don't have the versatility of the Conklin system. It's a tradeoff I guess. In any event, my 12-24 is one of my most used and favorite lenses, and you can't beat the versitility of the zoom. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine.
A couple of recent shots:

NaCl(the heck with long...I want wide!)H2O

Lance B · 08-09-2008, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Congratulations Lance. Welcome to the "wide side zoom" club! I've really enjoyed my 12-24. I had been worried with all the complaints of severe pf, but I have not found it to be much of a problem. I use screw in grad ND's instead of the P Conklin's and I don't have the vignetting problem, on the other hand, I don't have the versatility of the Conklin system. It's a tradeoff I guess. In any event, my 12-24 is one of my most used and favorite lenses, and you can't beat the versitility of the zoom. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine.

Thank you for the congratulatory wishes.

And a nice set of photos as examples!

A couple of recent shots:

NaCl(the heck with long...I want wide!)H2O[/QUOTE]

Lance B · 08-09-2008, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by rburgoss

Blprrrrrrrrrrr.... sorry..,. Drool all over the keyboard.

Can you post a 1:1 crop of the upper left corner of the third picture? (Showing bridge segment with strong backlight).

About a month ago, I "test drove" this same lens at the local Pentax joint but only checked in my K20D screen and noticed some severe puple fringing at the corners, so I decided to stall the purchase for a while. But I am still craving for an extreme wide...

My wide glass arsenal: A 15/3.5, FA 20/2.8, FA*24/2 and FA 28/2.8, none of which have seen the light since switching from film to digital.

RB

Crops as requested:

There is some PF in the OOF areas here, but I do not find them too bad for a WA.

Adjusted in photoshop to remove PF etc:

**barondla** · 08-10-2008, 06:43 AM

Lance, glad you got the 12-24. We will see some incredible shots now. It is a great lens. On my list to acquire one day.
Dump the Cokin P size filters/holder and pick up the bigger Cokin pro Z or Pro X setup. They shouldn't vignette. The 12-24 deserves to be used at 12mm without restrictions!
Enjoy the new lens!
thanks for reinforcing my LBA.
barondla

Check out POINT & SHOOT CONTEST #9 in P&S forum. Enter #10. Any type camera except slr. Any brand. Any subject. Enter now.

Lance B · 08-10-2008, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Lance, glad you got the 12-24. We will see some incredible shots now.

Thank you for your kind words, Barondla. Much appreciated.

Quote:

It is a great lens. On my list to acquire one day.

Quote:

Dump the Cokin P size filters/holder and pick up the bigger Cokin pro Z or Pro X setup. They shouldn't vignette.

Yes, this may have to be my option. Unfortunately, the P series Cokin is quite small and fits into my camera bags reasonably easily, but the Z Pro series is quite big and will make fitting it into my bag a problem.

I might just have to bite the bullet and do because as you say, the whole idea is to use the DA12-24 at the 12mm end and ND grads are more essential the wider you go, IMO.

Quote:

The 12-24 deserves to be used at 12mm without restrictions!
Enjoy the new lens!

I couldn't agree more!

Quote:

thanks for reinforcing my LBA.

My pleasure.

And thank you again for your kind words.

heatherslightbox · 08-11-2008, 06:14 PM

I finally was able to scrape up the last bit of cash to buy a DA 12-24. I hope to have it by the weekend.

Assuming that it gets here no later than Friday, then I know what I'll be doing this weekend!

Heather

Mechan1k · 08-11-2008, 06:28 PM

a 2nd hand one in mint condition just went for about $500US in the Marketplace ... bugger i missed out.

paolojackson · 08-11-2008, 06:41 PM

After seeing this and another 12-24 thread, I really am tempted...

rburgoss · 08-14-2008, 02:20 PM

Forgive me Lord, for I have sinned.... (Jimmy Swaggart)

You guys are bad.... I mean it. After this thread, I could not hold my LBA and as of today, even with a heavy rain, I drove downtown, scouted for a parking space for more than half hour, got myself soaked and walked straight though the local pentax dealer's doors...

After a few chats with the guys, and with a guilty face

, a hidden smile

and my brand new DA 12-24 f/4 wrapped in several plastic bags, I ran back to my car and drove back home.

Now, since its still pouring dogs and cats outside, I just can't wait to take it out for a spin.. that is, shoot some frames.. buaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Robert

daacon · 08-14-2008, 05:01 PM

Here's one more ya :-) - confirming my re-purchase decesion.

a a i b · 08-14-2008, 09:20 PM

Gonna pile on. I don't use the 12-24 much, but sometimes, it is the go-to lens.

(vignetting added in PP)

paolojackson · 08-20-2008, 10:09 AM

so is the Cokin P series (vignetting) not the way to go with the 12-24?

08-09-2008, 07:47 AM	#33
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Congratulations Lance. Welcome to the "wide side zoom" club! I've really enjoyed my 12-24. I had been worried with all the complaints of severe pf, but I have not found it to be much of a problem. I use screw in grad ND's instead of the P Conklin's and I don't have the vignetting problem, on the other hand, I don't have the versatility of the Conklin system. It's a tradeoff I guess. In any event, my 12-24 is one of my most used and favorite lenses, and you can't beat the versitility of the zoom. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. A couple of recent shots: NaCl(the heck with long...I want wide!)H2O Last edited by NaClH2O; 08-09-2008 at 07:54 AM.

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08-09-2008, 04:44 AM	#31
G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	Originally posted by daacon I had one Sold it bought it again I bought Dave's, love it, and wouldn't dream of selling it! Thanks Dave!!

08-09-2008, 05:43 AM	#32
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Glad you are happy with it - it took me a few weeks for seller' remorse but I found the cure

08-09-2008, 09:54 PM	#34
Lance B Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 593 Original Poster	Originally posted by NaClH2O Congratulations Lance. Welcome to the "wide side zoom" club! I've really enjoyed my 12-24. I had been worried with all the complaints of severe pf, but I have not found it to be much of a problem. I use screw in grad ND's instead of the P Conklin's and I don't have the vignetting problem, on the other hand, I don't have the versatility of the Conklin system. It's a tradeoff I guess. In any event, my 12-24 is one of my most used and favorite lenses, and you can't beat the versitility of the zoom. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. Thank you for the congratulatory wishes. And a nice set of photos as examples! A couple of recent shots: NaCl(the heck with long...I want wide!)H2O[/QUOTE]

08-09-2008, 10:38 PM	#35
Lance B Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 593 Original Poster	Originally posted by rburgoss Blprrrrrrrrrrr.... sorry..,. Drool all over the keyboard. Can you post a 1:1 crop of the upper left corner of the third picture? (Showing bridge segment with strong backlight). About a month ago, I "test drove" this same lens at the local Pentax joint but only checked in my K20D screen and noticed some severe puple fringing at the corners, so I decided to stall the purchase for a while. But I am still craving for an extreme wide... My wide glass arsenal: A 15/3.5, FA 20/2.8, FA*24/2 and FA 28/2.8, none of which have seen the light since switching from film to digital. RB Crops as requested: There is some PF in the OOF areas here, but I do not find them too bad for a WA. Adjusted in photoshop to remove PF etc:

08-10-2008, 06:43 AM	#36
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Lance, glad you got the 12-24. We will see some incredible shots now. It is a great lens. On my list to acquire one day. Dump the Cokin P size filters/holder and pick up the bigger Cokin pro Z or Pro X setup. They shouldn't vignette. The 12-24 deserves to be used at 12mm without restrictions! Enjoy the new lens! thanks for reinforcing my LBA. barondla Check out POINT & SHOOT CONTEST #9 in P&S forum. Enter #10. Any type camera except slr. Any brand. Any subject. Enter now.

08-10-2008, 06:28 PM	#37
Lance B Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 593 Original Poster	Originally posted by barondla Lance, glad you got the 12-24. We will see some incredible shots now. Thank you for your kind words, Barondla. Much appreciated. Quote: It is a great lens. On my list to acquire one day. Quote: Dump the Cokin P size filters/holder and pick up the bigger Cokin pro Z or Pro X setup. They shouldn't vignette. Yes, this may have to be my option. Unfortunately, the P series Cokin is quite small and fits into my camera bags reasonably easily, but the Z Pro series is quite big and will make fitting it into my bag a problem. I might just have to bite the bullet and do because as you say, the whole idea is to use the DA12-24 at the 12mm end and ND grads are more essential the wider you go, IMO. Quote: The 12-24 deserves to be used at 12mm without restrictions! Enjoy the new lens! I couldn't agree more! Quote: thanks for reinforcing my LBA. My pleasure. And thank you again for your kind words.

08-11-2008, 06:14 PM	#38
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	I finally was able to scrape up the last bit of cash to buy a DA 12-24. I hope to have it by the weekend. Assuming that it gets here no later than Friday, then I know what I'll be doing this weekend! Heather

08-11-2008, 06:28 PM	#39
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	a 2nd hand one in mint condition just went for about $500US in the Marketplace ... bugger i missed out.

08-11-2008, 06:41 PM	#40
paolojackson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 379	After seeing this and another 12-24 thread, I really am tempted...

08-14-2008, 02:20 PM	#41
rburgoss Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 972	Forgive me Lord, for I have sinned.... (Jimmy Swaggart) You guys are bad.... I mean it. After this thread, I could not hold my LBA and as of today, even with a heavy rain, I drove downtown, scouted for a parking space for more than half hour, got myself soaked and walked straight though the local pentax dealer's doors... After a few chats with the guys, and with a guilty face , a hidden smile and my brand new DA 12-24 f/4 wrapped in several plastic bags, I ran back to my car and drove back home. Now, since its still pouring dogs and cats outside, I just can't wait to take it out for a spin.. that is, shoot some frames.. buaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Robert

08-14-2008, 05:01 PM	#42
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Here's one more ya :-) - confirming my re-purchase decesion.

08-14-2008, 09:20 PM	#43
a a i b Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn Photos: Gallery Posts: 315	Gonna pile on. I don't use the 12-24 much, but sometimes, it is the go-to lens. (vignetting added in PP)

08-20-2008, 10:09 AM	#44
paolojackson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 379	so is the Cokin P series (vignetting) not the way to go with the 12-24?