Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Reply
Show Printable Version Search this Thread
05-25-2018, 01:42 AM   #16
Senior Member




Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 224
Original Poster
Thanx for all your feedback and opinions (keep 'em coming).

My plan is going to be something like this: looks like I found a 24-70 for real cheap (still have to verify its conditions and such), so I may as well give it a try BEFORE I sell the 10-20 since it's a very good price.
Then get on a few trips and shoots with both and see how do I like the 24-70 and how many times (if any) I feel the need to go to the wider angle. This way I'll probably understand.
If I like it and feel I don't need to go wider (or I seldom do, or I can stitch a couple of shots to get a wider one) I'll sell the 10-20 to get some cash back.
If I feel I'm too narrow with the 24-70 I could as well sell it and the 10-20 and go the 15-30 route...

05-25-2018, 09:17 AM   #17
Veteran Member




Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: California
Posts: 621
QuoteOriginally posted by gerax Quote
Thanx for all your feedback and opinions (keep 'em coming).

My plan is going to be something like this: looks like I found a 24-70 for real cheap (still have to verify its conditions and such), so I may as well give it a try BEFORE I sell the 10-20 since it's a very good price.
Then get on a few trips and shoots with both and see how do I like the 24-70 and how many times (if any) I feel the need to go to the wider angle. This way I'll probably understand.
If I like it and feel I don't need to go wider (or I seldom do, or I can stitch a couple of shots to get a wider one) I'll sell the 10-20 to get some cash back.
If I feel I'm too narrow with the 24-70 I could as well sell it and the 10-20 and go the 15-30 route...


One more thing to add, id look at how you used the 10-20 lens saying its the apsc equivelant to the full frame 15-30 mm focal length. With that lens what was the general focal length you shot at?

On that 10-20 mm lens if the mass majority of shots were between 10-15 id recommend the 15-30 lens, if the majority was shot between 16-20 then the 24-70 lens will work nicely.


05-25-2018, 09:42 AM   #18
Senior Member




Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 224
Original Poster
QuoteOriginally posted by Fcsnt54 Quote
One more thing to add, id look at how you used the 10-20 lens saying its the apsc equivelant to the full frame 15-30 mm focal length. With that lens what was the general focal length you shot at?

On that 10-20 mm lens if the mass majority of shots were between 10-15 id recommend the 15-30 lens, if the majority was shot between 16-20 then the 24-70 lens will work nicely.
I'm looking into it...problem is I have several thousands pics I took with that lens. Is there a quick way using Lightroom filters to find out?
05-25-2018, 10:58 AM   #19
Loyal Site Supporter
Loyal Site Supporter
Kevin B123's Avatar

Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Hampshire
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 3,151
QuoteOriginally posted by gerax Quote
Is there a quick way using Lightroom filters to find out?
In the library with grid view on, click the metadata tab at the top. If Lens is not displayed in the window that drops down, click button 1 on one of the sections and a drop down menu will appear, just select Lens from there then start filtering.
Happy hunting

05-30-2018, 06:09 PM   #20
Site Supporter
Site Supporter




Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 1,449
QuoteOriginally posted by gerax Quote
.
The only thing is that shooting 4 or 5 pics to get one doesn't give you the feel for the "real" pic when you are still in the field...so it's a bit of a hit or miss situation, and you only find out when you are in front of the computer...
The solution in such situations is to shoot a single image with the zoom or prime of the scene, and then shoot four or five additional images in Panorama mode at a greater focal length for the full pano effect.

I do this in the field because I find that a wide or an extreme wide angle produces an unrealistic perspective between near and middle and far distances areas in a landscape.

The 15-30, to me anyway, is for unique situations. But parts at the long end may well be possible for multi image panos but some minor pincushioning may be a slight problem. My favorite wide angle lens for panos is the FA 31 Ltd.

In currently researching filter systems for the 15-30, the top two filter companies [in my research anyway... Breakthrough (though I’m not sure they have a holder for this lens) and Nisi] will set you back half the price of the lens again for a solid field kit.

UPDATE: Breakthrough is currently developing a 150 filter holder for the D FA 15-30. Delivery date not yet specified.

Stephen

Last edited by SCGushue; 05-31-2018 at 10:43 AM. Reason: Additional info typo
05-30-2018, 07:08 PM   #21
Pentaxian




Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 4,701
If its landscapes, the DFA 28-75 is good and cheaper than the 24-70/2.8 if you don't need the f2.8 much.
Add in a cheap Samyang 14/2.8 and you are good to go and no real sacrifice on IQ.

The main advantage in the context of landscape shooting for the DFA 24-70/2.8 are :
1. 24mm can often be the widest one needs for wide spaces natural landscapes.
2. 24mm is the 'sweet spot' where one can get hyperfocal sharpness from foreground to bkgnd at f11. (28mm can require focus stacking if one is picky)
3. f2.8 for shallower DOF and astro shots (though the astro tracer can help out on the latter aspect a bit)
05-30-2018, 07:17 PM   #22
Pentaxian
cmohr's Avatar

Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Brisbane. Australia
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 1,822
I grabbed a Sigma 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 EX DG, just before the K-1 release, FF did a fine job, I found it quite good myself, I have had most all of the Sigma UWA's, Sigma 8mm F4, EX Circular Fisheye, Sigma 14mm F2.8 EX Aspherical Rectilinear, Sigma 24mm F2.8 AF Super Wide II, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM, Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical, Sigma 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 EX DG . The only reason I upped to the Pentax 15-30 was because I came into some extra dosh.

Sigma 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 EX DG Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

05-31-2018, 01:35 AM   #23
Senior Member




Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 224
Original Poster
I'm getting the 24-70 this weekend and I'll do some test against the 10-20 to see if I REALLY need to keep the Sigma (I keep getting requests, shouldn't be a problem selling it)...so far, the shots the seller sent me of the 24-70 look wide enough for me...
I may add a Laowa 15mm (which I understand is also an excellent macro lens) down the road as it's reasonably affordable.

I'll let you know pretty soon, so far, thanx for the help everybody!
05-31-2018, 04:20 AM   #24
Moderator
Site Supporter
Loyal Site Supporter
Sandy Hancock's Avatar

Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 11,238
I have the 15-30 and 24-70. The latter is no slouch, but I much prefer the former.

The Lee 150 system fits both - and just about anything else. I expect I will soon be selling my 67, 77, and 82mm circular filters.
05-31-2018, 11:38 AM   #25
Site Supporter
Site Supporter




Join Date: Mar 2017
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 568
Haida also makes a 150 holder for the 15-30. It's pretty nice, has step-down options, and while not cheap, is a little cheaper than Nisi or Lee.
06-04-2018, 01:28 AM   #26
Senior Member




Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 224
Original Poster
So I got the 24-70 this weekend, I have to admit it's pretty wide at the widest end, so I'll now do some tests to see if I really miss the ultra wide of the 10-20 and decide if to sell it, or if to sell both and get the 15-30.
L.
06-04-2018, 01:46 PM   #27
Loyal Site Supporter
Loyal Site Supporter
Kevin B123's Avatar

Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Hampshire
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 3,151
QuoteOriginally posted by gerax Quote
So I got the 24-70 this weekend
Congratulations, I'm sure it's a fine lens. Perhaps you could hire the 15-30 before making a jump to it, if your thinking goes that way.
06-29-2018, 04:31 AM - 2 Likes   #28
Senior Member




Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 224
Original Poster
And here are a few shots taken with the 24-70...I have to admit, for this particular situation (live band playing) it was more than enough (although I did use the 70-200 and 50 1.4 at times, for a change of perspective). For landscape it's also good, but I think I'll end up getting the 15-30 down the road as well, or the Laowa for the UWA that I love to shoot in some cases.
P.S. the combo K1/24-70 works insanely good for live music situations...it really stepped up my game, as I always struggled with the K30.
Attached Images
 
View Picture EXIF
PENTAX K-1  Photo 
View Picture EXIF
PENTAX K-1  Photo 
Reply

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
benefits, bit, crop, ff, filters, k-mount, k1, landscape, lens, love, pentax lens, photography, pm, post, shots, sigma, slr lens, stitching, travel, wife
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
15-30 after repairs, help me check the sequence please :) awscreo Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 18 05-03-2018 07:37 PM
For Sale - Sold: (all sold) K-1 body, DFA 15-30, FA77, DFA 28-105, Zeiss ZK 35 f/2 kaspy Sold Items 16 10-14-2017 09:31 PM
Please retouch this for me and let me know how you do it! Thanks Neel1 Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 27 06-05-2017 06:28 AM
DFA 24-70 or DFA 15-30 for the K-1? Hattifnatt Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 42 10-25-2016 08:03 AM
Let it snow, Let it Snow, Let it F'ing snow Peter Zack Post Your Photos! 21 01-02-2008 08:00 PM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:26 PM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top