Your favorite "Landscape" lens?

bertwert · 11-11-2018, 05:46 PM - **5 Likes**

Here's another stitched shot, with seven across, I''ll post the single shot taken from (around about) the same place as a comparison. (Glencoe in Scotland, with the HD 21 Ltd)

Panorama:

Single shot:

bertwert · 11-11-2018, 06:09 PM - **1 Like**

Here's another example for when it doesn't seem wide enough, not very good images, but serve in demonstration.
The first shot of Urquhart Castle is just straight off, while the second is four images taken in a line (portait orientation) all handheld and then popped into MS ICE, adding on less than 3 minutes to make it over the single shot.
Just showing options with the 21, if it isn't quite wide enough for the shot, stitching is much simpler and quicker than I thought it would be.

bdery · 11-11-2018, 07:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cambo

It's not 'limited' to the 21; all of the Limiteds, in the green band days (SMC, NOT HD) could do awesome starbursts; here's one from the 15:

The 15 is probably as good as the 21 for starbursts. It's one of the few Pentax lenses I have never tested. My understanding of it, and my use of other wide lenses, tells me it's not as easy to master as the 21, but is a very rewarding lens in itw own right.

Originally posted by csa

Yes, I'm aware that the 15 especially has awesome starbursts; I had originally planned on it, before I decided the 21 might be better for my needs.

I believe it's easier to use and more versatile.

**csa** · 11-12-2018, 10:12 AM - **1 Like**

That's definitely good to know! I'll be getting the 21 (not HD) around Christmas.

Cthulhugan · 11-12-2018, 03:00 PM

I’m curious about how the DA* 11-18/2.8 images will look. Hopefully we’ll start to see some images soon, maybe early in the new year.

Mountain Vision · 11-12-2018, 03:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Here's another SMC-DA 21 starburst.

Sunset over the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness by Justin, on Flickr

awscreo · 11-12-2018, 04:24 PM - **10 Likes**

I personally like really wide lenses, and built my kit around that. DFA 15-30 was a natural choice for me, so I decided to invest into the lens, and a filter system to support it. Although i do like to use longer lenses for landscapes too, but I'm still waiting for the ultimate solution for that

(DFA 70-200 f4, please come sooner rather than later!)

Deep within the Adirondack mountains by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr

Beaver Meadow Falls, Keene, NY by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr

Champlain-Memorial Lighthouse - Summer night by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr

bertwert · 11-12-2018, 04:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

That's definitely good to know! I'll be getting the 21 (not HD) around Christmas.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it, now the anticipation!

**csa** · 11-21-2018, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by awscreo

a filter system to support it.

Which filter system did you get?

ZombieArmy · 11-21-2018, 09:49 AM - **3 Likes**

I'm not great at landscapes but I love my 40xs

Also have gotten good results out of my Petri 50 1.7

awscreo · 11-21-2018, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by csa

Which filter system did you get?

I bought a Nisi S5 filter that comes with a circular polarizer, and I also purchased a ND10 filter, and planning on getting a graduated filter next.

**csa** · 11-21-2018, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by awscreo

I bought a Nisi S5 filter that comes with a circular polarizer, and I also purchased a ND10 filter, and planning on getting a graduated filter next.

Nice!! But out of my price range.

awscreo · 11-22-2018, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by csa

Nice!! But out of my price range.

The haida system seems to be very good as well. Although I didn't test it myself. It's about half the price of nisi I think.

bertwert · 11-24-2018, 08:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

I'm not great at landscapes but I love my 40xs

I've got a 40xs as well, it's a a great lens for not very much. I scored mine for under $100. I find it quite suitable for portraits as well as longer landscapes.
Maybe a consideration for the future?

normhead · 11-24-2018, 08:22 AM - **2 Likes**

DFA 28-105 on the K-1.

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11-11-2018, 05:46 PM - 5 Likes	#91
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Here's another stitched shot, with seven across, I''ll post the single shot taken from (around about) the same place as a comparison. (Glencoe in Scotland, with the HD 21 Ltd) Panorama: Single shot:

11-11-2018, 06:09 PM - 1 Like	#92
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Here's another example for when it doesn't seem wide enough, not very good images, but serve in demonstration. The first shot of Urquhart Castle is just straight off, while the second is four images taken in a line (portait orientation) all handheld and then popped into MS ICE, adding on less than 3 minutes to make it over the single shot. Just showing options with the 21, if it isn't quite wide enough for the shot, stitching is much simpler and quicker than I thought it would be.

11-11-2018, 07:02 PM - 1 Like	#93
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by Cambo It's not 'limited' to the 21; all of the Limiteds, in the green band days (SMC, NOT HD) could do awesome starbursts; here's one from the 15: The 15 is probably as good as the 21 for starbursts. It's one of the few Pentax lenses I have never tested. My understanding of it, and my use of other wide lenses, tells me it's not as easy to master as the 21, but is a very rewarding lens in itw own right. Originally posted by csa Yes, I'm aware that the 15 especially has awesome starbursts; I had originally planned on it, before I decided the 21 might be better for my needs. I believe it's easier to use and more versatile.

11-12-2018, 10:12 AM - 1 Like	#94
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	That's definitely good to know! I'll be getting the 21 (not HD) around Christmas.

11-12-2018, 03:00 PM	#95
Cthulhugan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 227	I’m curious about how the DA* 11-18/2.8 images will look. Hopefully we’ll start to see some images soon, maybe early in the new year.

11-12-2018, 03:06 PM - 2 Likes	#96
Mountain Vision Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: America's First Wilderness Posts: 529	Here's another SMC-DA 21 starburst. Sunset over the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness by Justin, on Flickr

11-12-2018, 04:24 PM - 10 Likes	#97
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	I personally like really wide lenses, and built my kit around that. DFA 15-30 was a natural choice for me, so I decided to invest into the lens, and a filter system to support it. Although i do like to use longer lenses for landscapes too, but I'm still waiting for the ultimate solution for that (DFA 70-200 f4, please come sooner rather than later!) Deep within the Adirondack mountains by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr Beaver Meadow Falls, Keene, NY by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr Champlain-Memorial Lighthouse - Summer night by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr

11-12-2018, 04:27 PM - 1 Like	#98
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by csa That's definitely good to know! I'll be getting the 21 (not HD) around Christmas. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, now the anticipation!

11-21-2018, 09:39 AM	#99
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by awscreo a filter system to support it. Which filter system did you get?

11-21-2018, 09:49 AM - 3 Likes	#100
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	I'm not great at landscapes but I love my 40xs Also have gotten good results out of my Petri 50 1.7

11-21-2018, 11:33 AM	#101
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by csa Which filter system did you get? I bought a Nisi S5 filter that comes with a circular polarizer, and I also purchased a ND10 filter, and planning on getting a graduated filter next.

11-21-2018, 09:42 PM	#102
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by awscreo I bought a Nisi S5 filter that comes with a circular polarizer, and I also purchased a ND10 filter, and planning on getting a graduated filter next. Nice!! But out of my price range.

11-22-2018, 07:30 AM	#103
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by csa Nice!! But out of my price range. The haida system seems to be very good as well. Although I didn't test it myself. It's about half the price of nisi I think.

11-24-2018, 08:04 AM - 1 Like	#104
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by ZombieArmy I'm not great at landscapes but I love my 40xs I've got a 40xs as well, it's a a great lens for not very much. I scored mine for under $100. I find it quite suitable for portraits as well as longer landscapes. Maybe a consideration for the future?

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