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**Sailor** · 05-08-2009, 04:23 PM

Several decades of life have taught me to avoid early-production products, and typically, when I ignore this lesson (e.g. my K10D), I regret it. Still, you only live once, so today I ordered a DA 15, because . . . . . . . . . . well I just can't wait any longer. Crossing my fingers.

Jer

axl · 05-08-2009, 04:37 PM

good luck Jer

BR

Eastern Shore Charlie · 05-08-2009, 04:42 PM

Let us know how you like please...looks like a fine lens.....where did you order it from?

daacon · 05-08-2009, 04:47 PM

Well now I say why the heck not - you can always eat next week

- soemtimes bleeding edge is a good thing looking forward to you testing it out.

**Mallee Boy** · 05-08-2009, 04:55 PM

Hi Jer,

nah, she'll be right mate. :ugh: have a bit of faith.

Cheers
Grant

mrcrontab · 05-08-2009, 09:35 PM

I ordered from Adorama a week ago and it is my new favorite object

Gorillapod on the fire escape, 5 second exposure @ f8

I showed that picture to a few people, and every single one of them commented on how sharp it is. They aren't camera people, they just say 'that looks expensive'.

Hand held down on the street @iso1600/f4 (K10D)

That last one isn't even a good pic I don't think.. but i like it for some reason.

Jewelltrail · 05-08-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Sailor: Still, you only live once......

Good for you, Jer! I believe regrets which come from doing are a whole lot better than the ones which stem from not doing--that's what living is about. Mrcrontab: these shots look great! Thanks for this post.

Last edited by Jewelltrail; 05-09-2009 at 08:23 AM.

roentarre · 05-08-2009, 10:56 PM

I already have this lens for 3 weeks but I had yet took any images from it.

Looking forward to your application of this lens!

Damn Brit · 05-08-2009, 10:59 PM

Congratulations Fool.

**Sailor** · 05-09-2009, 05:57 AM

Thanks for the comments, all, and to mrcrontab for the photos. I'm guessing the lens will be fine; also, it's coming from B&H, which does a masterful job of exchanging or refunding stuff.

Anyhow, this lens will give me the complete collection of DA Limiteds, which I use for about half my photography. It'll also be a nice, physically innocuous wide angle compliment to my DA 18-250.

I'll post some examples, applying my usual artistic flair

, when the thing comes.

Jer

farfisa · 05-09-2009, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by mrcrontab

That last one isn't even a good pic I don't think.. but i like it for some reason.

I like it too --maybe for the some reason?

mrcrontab · 05-09-2009, 08:03 AM

Now you're going to have to get one of these.. or two of them

Sadly, this case sealed the deal for the 15mm instead of 12-24mm. Props to Pentax USA for the idea.

The 15,35, and 77 will fit nice and snug.

**Sailor** · 05-09-2009, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by mrcrontab

Now you're going to have to get one of these.. or two of them

The 15,35, and 77 will fit nice and snug.

You and I are on the same wavelength. I bought one of these two or three weeks ago.

Jer

**NaClH2O** · 05-09-2009, 09:41 AM

Jer, your boat will look absolutely fine with that lens! Now what you need is a new 'chute so you can test how wide the new lens is!

NaCl(or maybe a new 180 jenny)H2O

**Sailor** · 05-09-2009, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Jer, your boat will look absolutely fine with that lens! Now what you need is a new 'chute so you can test how wide the new lens is!

NaCl(or maybe a new 180 jenny)H2O

I like your logic, old buddy . . . . but my wife won't. We had a chute on our previous boat, and she purposely sent the kids below when we hoisted, dropped or jibed it in order to limit their exposure the foul language that I would issue whenever I dealt with that #$%@&^ sail. Still, when it was set and drawing, it was a thing to behold and would be wonderful to photograph with a DA 15 or with my DA 10-17 FE.

Jer

05-08-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Fools Rush In Several decades of life have taught me to avoid early-production products, and typically, when I ignore this lesson (e.g. my K10D), I regret it. Still, you only live once, so today I ordered a DA 15, because . . . . . . . . . . well I just can't wait any longer. Crossing my fingers. Jer

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axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	good luck Jer BR

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Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Let us know how you like please...looks like a fine lens.....where did you order it from?

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Well now I say why the heck not - you can always eat next week - soemtimes bleeding edge is a good thing looking forward to you testing it out.

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Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Hi Jer, nah, she'll be right mate. :ugh: have a bit of faith. Cheers Grant

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mrcrontab Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 43	I ordered from Adorama a week ago and it is my new favorite object Gorillapod on the fire escape, 5 second exposure @ f8 I showed that picture to a few people, and every single one of them commented on how sharp it is. They aren't camera people, they just say 'that looks expensive'. Hand held down on the street @iso1600/f4 (K10D) That last one isn't even a good pic I don't think.. but i like it for some reason.

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Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Sailor: Still, you only live once...... Good for you, Jer! I believe regrets which come from doing are a whole lot better than the ones which stem from not doing--that's what living is about. Mrcrontab: these shots look great! Thanks for this post. Last edited by Jewelltrail; 05-09-2009 at 08:23 AM.

05-08-2009, 10:56 PM	#8
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I already have this lens for 3 weeks but I had yet took any images from it. Looking forward to your application of this lens!

05-09-2009, 05:57 AM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments, all, and to mrcrontab for the photos. I'm guessing the lens will be fine; also, it's coming from B&H, which does a masterful job of exchanging or refunding stuff. Anyhow, this lens will give me the complete collection of DA Limiteds, which I use for about half my photography. It'll also be a nice, physically innocuous wide angle compliment to my DA 18-250. I'll post some examples, applying my usual artistic flair , when the thing comes. Jer

05-09-2009, 06:56 AM	#11
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by mrcrontab That last one isn't even a good pic I don't think.. but i like it for some reason. I like it too --maybe for the some reason?

05-09-2009, 08:03 AM	#12
mrcrontab Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 43	Now you're going to have to get one of these.. or two of them Sadly, this case sealed the deal for the 15mm instead of 12-24mm. Props to Pentax USA for the idea. The 15,35, and 77 will fit nice and snug.

05-08-2009, 10:59 PM	#9
Damn Brit Guest	Congratulations Fool.

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05-09-2009, 09:14 AM	#13
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by mrcrontab Now you're going to have to get one of these.. or two of them The 15,35, and 77 will fit nice and snug. You and I are on the same wavelength. I bought one of these two or three weeks ago. Jer

05-09-2009, 09:41 AM	#14
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Jer, your boat will look absolutely fine with that lens! Now what you need is a new 'chute so you can test how wide the new lens is! NaCl(or maybe a new 180 jenny)H2O

05-09-2009, 10:34 AM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by NaClH2O Jer, your boat will look absolutely fine with that lens! Now what you need is a new 'chute so you can test how wide the new lens is! NaCl(or maybe a new 180 jenny)H2O I like your logic, old buddy . . . . but my wife won't. We had a chute on our previous boat, and she purposely sent the kids below when we hoisted, dropped or jibed it in order to limit their exposure the foul language that I would issue whenever I dealt with that #$%@&^ sail. Still, when it was set and drawing, it was a thing to behold and would be wonderful to photograph with a DA 15 or with my DA 10-17 FE. Jer