Misc New Lens

New Lens · **1 Like**

I finally got my new Sigma 8-16 mm and took it out for a test drive yesterday after work. Most of these were taken at San Buenaventura Beach and pier in Ventura. I think I'm going to like this lens!

A seagull taking off... I had to wait a while for this guy to finally get going.

A lifeguard tower after hours.

Looking northwest along the beach, with cooperative pelican (no, not photoshopped in - just got lucky)

Seagull fears photographer, flees Ventura Pier.

Looking to the south towards Oxnard and Point Mugu.

Some flowers in a little grove south of the pier.

A little stream empties into the ocean here. Lots of birds in the distance but hard to see with this lens.

A shot that could only be taken with an 8 mm lens. My feet aren't really that tiny.

Lights out. The lens is about 6 inches from the lampshade, and the base is almost directly below the camera.

tessfully · 07-12-2012, 05:19 AM

Wow, I am looking for a wide angle so appreciated your shots. I love the lampshade shot as well as the stream and ocean. The Seagull and streetlamp is a great shot. They are all very good ambassador images for the lens. (You sure are a tall fellow!) thanks for sharing!

**dadipentak** · 07-12-2012, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by First Poster

little stream

I just love that one!

Thanks for posting these--I ordered one from B&H yesterday and this really helped me get through the "Oh man, should I really have done that?" phase. I'll move on to the "Can't wait til it gets here" phase now. ;~)

slowpez · 07-12-2012, 06:39 AM

Great lens in great hands. Wonderful series that shows what it can do.

GeoJerry · 07-12-2012, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by tessfully

Wow, I am looking for a wide angle so appreciated your shots.

Thanks Tess I'm sure you'll like this one. The lampshade shot shows just how sharp this lens is. I thought the outdoor shots were a little soft so I reprocessed the seagull shot (on page 2 or 3 by now) and you can see the resolution is there and very good.

Originally posted by dadipentak

Thanks for posting these--I ordered one from B&H yesterday and this really helped me get through the "Oh man, should I really have done that?" phase. I'll move on to the "Can't wait til it gets here" phase now. ;~)

I don't think you'll be disappointed. I was thinking about the Pentax 12-24 mm but the extra width on the Sigma is great to have. Thanks!

Originally posted by slowpez

Great lens in great hands. Wonderful series that shows what it can do.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. :-)

GeoJerry
	View full profile
	Contact via private message
	Find other posts by GeoJerry
	Find threads started by GeoJerry
	Find threads in which GeoJerry has posted

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Which lens should I get next?	beecherheather	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	17	01-03-2011 01:37 AM
a new lens	cameraboy	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	8	11-19-2010 06:51 AM
Best Lens	steveuk30	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	9	09-19-2010 12:55 PM
new lens	JACOBY	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	5	07-20-2010 10:00 AM
NEW Lens day! Got a new lens? Post it up!	247nino	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	29	02-05-2009 03:04 PM

07-12-2012, 05:19 AM	#16
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Wow, I am looking for a wide angle so appreciated your shots. I love the lampshade shot as well as the stream and ocean. The Seagull and streetlamp is a great shot. They are all very good ambassador images for the lens. (You sure are a tall fellow!) thanks for sharing!

07-12-2012, 05:48 AM	#17
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by First Poster little stream I just love that one! Thanks for posting these--I ordered one from B&H yesterday and this really helped me get through the "Oh man, should I really have done that?" phase. I'll move on to the "Can't wait til it gets here" phase now. ;~)

07-12-2012, 06:39 AM	#18
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Great lens in great hands. Wonderful series that shows what it can do.

07-12-2012, 10:57 AM	#19
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Wow, I am looking for a wide angle so appreciated your shots. Thanks Tess I'm sure you'll like this one. The lampshade shot shows just how sharp this lens is. I thought the outdoor shots were a little soft so I reprocessed the seagull shot (on page 2 or 3 by now) and you can see the resolution is there and very good. Originally posted by dadipentak Thanks for posting these--I ordered one from B&H yesterday and this really helped me get through the "Oh man, should I really have done that?" phase. I'll move on to the "Can't wait til it gets here" phase now. ;~) I don't think you'll be disappointed. I was thinking about the Pentax 12-24 mm but the extra width on the Sigma is great to have. Thanks! Originally posted by slowpez Great lens in great hands. Wonderful series that shows what it can do. Thanks for the vote of confidence. :-)