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ogl · 04-05-2009, 10:27 PM

Here is some pictures from PEF from DA15/4.
DA15 LR - îãë - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT
DA15 RAW THERAPY - îãë - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT
I used LR and RAW THERAPY

IMGP5157.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT
IMGP5153.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT
IMGP5154.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT
IMGP5155.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT
IMGP5156.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT

In terms of contrast, distortion and colour - I have no any questions.
But where is good resolution?

Flickr: Search
we can find here 14.6 MP photos down-sized to 6 MP.
not bad for 6 MP

, but I'd like to see higher resolution for 700-800 EURO fixed LIMITED lens.

jonny1986 · 04-06-2009, 03:35 AM

corner sharpness is far worst than my sigma 10-20 a all the aperture.

optically is a disapoining lens at the moment.

these samples are a proof that corner sharpness is really poor.

600 euro? i'll skip it for the moment.

soccerjoe5 · 04-06-2009, 04:15 AM

I'd like to see a real test of this lens, with proper photos taken using a tripod, before I judge it.

Maffer · 04-06-2009, 04:41 AM

IMGP5154.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT

Bottom left corner is much more blurry than the bottom right one. But then again, perhaps useless pixel peeping. Tripod should be used (if not already) of course.

ogl · 04-06-2009, 05:17 AM

We've checked 3 lenses from 3 different photo shops in Estonia.
We see the same results. If downsized to 10 or 6 MP, the photos are not bad, but it's the level of zoom, not fixed lens.

ogl · 04-06-2009, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by jonny1986

corner sharpness is far worst than my sigma 10-20 a all the aperture.

optically is a disapoining lens at the moment.

these samples are a proof that corner sharpness is really poor.

600 euro? i'll skip it for the moment.

In Estonia and Russia 700 euro.

TKH · 04-06-2009, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by ogl

But where is good resolution?
.

Here ist is: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/55477-da-15mm-...tml#post549107

A stunning lens! My new setup for hiking is now DA15 + DA*55.

Rainer

ogl · 04-06-2009, 05:59 AM

http://a.img-dpreview.com/gallery/tokina_12-24_samples/originals/dsc_1043_acr.jpg
http://a.img-dpreview.com/gallery/tokina_12-24_samples/originals/dsc_1019_acr.jpg

2 samples from ACR from Nikon D300 + Tokina 12-24 at 12 mm.
as for me - the result is better with my samples of DA15.

ogl · 04-06-2009, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by TKH

Here ist is: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/55477-da-15mm-...tml#post549107

A stunning lens! My new setup for hiking is now DA15 + DA*55.

Rainer

I donwnloaded the test of DA15....it's another lens.

I'm shocked.
RAZOR sharp at f5.6-8. VERY GOOD at f4.

Wheatfield · 04-06-2009, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by jonny1986

corner sharpness is far worst than my sigma 10-20 a all the aperture.

optically is a disapoining lens at the moment.

these samples are a proof that corner sharpness is really poor.

600 euro? i'll skip it for the moment.

Considering you have no idea of how the images were shot or processed, if you are getting screen aliasing, etc, that's a pretty strong statement.
I was getting some aliasing off my screen when I looked at the sample shots from above, which is a fault of the presentation, not the lens.
The images are also too small to draw any valid conclusions about the lens.

ogl · 04-06-2009, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Considering you have no idea of how the images were shot or processed, if you are getting screen aliasing, etc, that's a pretty strong statement.
I was getting some aliasing off my screen when I looked at the sample shots from above, which is a fault of the presentation, not the lens.
The images are also too small to draw any valid conclusions about the lens.

We can see crops in THK test. Very good.

benjikan · 04-06-2009, 12:10 PM

I honestly think that the Pentax 12-24 f4.0 lens is a much better bet. More versatile, same aperture and the results from the 12-24 are stunning.

Ben

Marc Sabatella · 04-06-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by jonny1986

corner sharpness is far worst than my sigma 10-20 a all the aperture.

How can you judge that when the sample pictures don't have anything in the plane of focus in the corners, and when you don't have shots of the same scenes with your lens?

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-06-2009, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

I honestly think that the Pentax 12-24 f4.0 lens is a much better bet. More versatile, same aperture and the results from the 12-24 are stunning.

Ben

I'm with you, Ben. 15mm just isn't really wide enough, and the DA12-24 is a really nice lens.

cousinsane · 04-06-2009, 04:19 PM

This thread reminds me of this

04-05-2009, 10:27 PM	#1
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	DA15 - where is good resolution? Here is some pictures from PEF from DA15/4. DA15 LR - îãë - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT DA15 RAW THERAPY - îãë - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT I used LR and RAW THERAPY IMGP5157.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT IMGP5153.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT IMGP5154.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT IMGP5155.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT IMGP5156.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT In terms of contrast, distortion and colour - I have no any questions. But where is good resolution? Flickr: Search we can find here 14.6 MP photos down-sized to 6 MP. not bad for 6 MP, but I'd like to see higher resolution for 700-800 EURO fixed LIMITED lens.

04-06-2009, 05:59 AM	#8
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	http://a.img-dpreview.com/gallery/tokina_12-24_samples/originals/dsc_1043_acr.jpg http://a.img-dpreview.com/gallery/tokina_12-24_samples/originals/dsc_1019_acr.jpg 2 samples from ACR from Nikon D300 + Tokina 12-24 at 12 mm. as for me - the result is better with my samples of DA15. Last edited by ogl; 04-06-2009 at 06:19 AM.

04-06-2009, 06:04 AM	#9
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by TKH Here ist is: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/55477-da-15mm-...tml#post549107 A stunning lens! My new setup for hiking is now DA15 + DA55. Rainer I donwnloaded the test of DA15....it's another lens. I'm shocked. RAZOR sharp at f5.6-8. VERY GOOD at f4. Last edited by ogl; 04-06-2009 at 06:19 AM.*

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04-06-2009, 03:35 AM	#2
jonny1986 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: italy Posts: 411	corner sharpness is far worst than my sigma 10-20 a all the aperture. optically is a disapoining lens at the moment. these samples are a proof that corner sharpness is really poor. 600 euro? i'll skip it for the moment.

04-06-2009, 04:15 AM	#3
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	I'd like to see a real test of this lens, with proper photos taken using a tripod, before I judge it.

04-06-2009, 04:41 AM	#4
Maffer Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 308	IMGP5154.jpg - Àëüáîì DA-15 - def. - Ó÷àñòíèêè - Ôîòîãàëåðåÿ iXBT Bottom left corner is much more blurry than the bottom right one. But then again, perhaps useless pixel peeping. Tripod should be used (if not already) of course.

04-06-2009, 05:17 AM	#5
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	We've checked 3 lenses from 3 different photo shops in Estonia. We see the same results. If downsized to 10 or 6 MP, the photos are not bad, but it's the level of zoom, not fixed lens.

04-06-2009, 05:20 AM	#6
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by jonny1986 corner sharpness is far worst than my sigma 10-20 a all the aperture. optically is a disapoining lens at the moment. these samples are a proof that corner sharpness is really poor. 600 euro? i'll skip it for the moment. In Estonia and Russia 700 euro.

04-06-2009, 05:33 AM	#7
TKH Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 371	Originally posted by ogl But where is good resolution? . Here ist is: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/55477-da-15mm-...tml#post549107 A stunning lens! My new setup for hiking is now DA15 + DA*55. Rainer

04-06-2009, 06:49 AM	#10
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by jonny1986 corner sharpness is far worst than my sigma 10-20 a all the aperture. optically is a disapoining lens at the moment. these samples are a proof that corner sharpness is really poor. 600 euro? i'll skip it for the moment. Considering you have no idea of how the images were shot or processed, if you are getting screen aliasing, etc, that's a pretty strong statement. I was getting some aliasing off my screen when I looked at the sample shots from above, which is a fault of the presentation, not the lens. The images are also too small to draw any valid conclusions about the lens.

04-06-2009, 07:02 AM	#11
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield Considering you have no idea of how the images were shot or processed, if you are getting screen aliasing, etc, that's a pretty strong statement. I was getting some aliasing off my screen when I looked at the sample shots from above, which is a fault of the presentation, not the lens. The images are also too small to draw any valid conclusions about the lens. We can see crops in THK test. Very good.

04-06-2009, 12:10 PM	#12
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	I honestly think that the Pentax 12-24 f4.0 lens is a much better bet. More versatile, same aperture and the results from the 12-24 are stunning. Ben

04-06-2009, 03:32 PM	#13
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by jonny1986 corner sharpness is far worst than my sigma 10-20 a all the aperture. How can you judge that when the sample pictures don't have anything in the plane of focus in the corners, and when you don't have shots of the same scenes with your lens?

04-06-2009, 04:10 PM	#14
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by benjikan I honestly think that the Pentax 12-24 f4.0 lens is a much better bet. More versatile, same aperture and the results from the 12-24 are stunning. Ben I'm with you, Ben. 15mm just isn't really wide enough, and the DA12-24 is a really nice lens.

04-06-2009, 04:19 PM	#15
cousinsane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: madison Posts: 239	This thread reminds me of this

DA15 - where is good resolution?

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