Morning, day and night...

Morning, day and night... · 06:17 PM

Tried three different lenses at different times of the day:

Morning (Tamron SP 28-75 LD DI)

Day (Pentax DA 18-55 kit)

Night (Tamron 28-200 XR IF)

DA 18-55 kit lens - I originally bough just the body, but after seeing so many great captures with the kit lens, I had to get one just to see what it does... I can honestly say, best kit lens I've ever seen! My old Canon kit lens was not even remotely close to the image quality and color of this one. Best $54 I've ever spent!

Regards,
D

**NaClH2O** · 04-06-2007, 06:25 PM

Hi D. I still say that the kit lens is the best "bang for the buck" lens I have in my bag. Many swear by their more expensive lenses, but if you are willing to work within the DA 18-55 tolerances, the lens is a gem.

NaCl(it has it's faults but it is still a very good lens, and a great lens for it's price)H2O

Alvin · 04-06-2007, 06:45 PM

Lovely shots. That kit lens can bring out some stunning shots!

little laker · 04-06-2007, 08:00 PM

Everything is so vivid, I love all 3 pic's

I have to agree with you about the kit lens, it's what I had on my camera for most of the pic's I posted today. I only made 1 lens change to my Sigma 75-300 APO, which was more for a little macro photography than anything. Which the kit lens handles fine as well

clarenceclose · 04-06-2007, 08:10 PM

Really like #1 #2 for different reasons.
#1 very nice flow and the eye goes into the shot nicely, soothing colors
#2 Intense hot color combo.

**Mallee Boy** · 04-06-2007, 08:15 PM

As good as the other two are, I think the 18-55 takes a lot of beating.

roentarre · 04-07-2007, 03:25 AM

They are all very good photos!

I like the last 2 the best.

Photo Tramp · 04-07-2007, 04:19 AM

I agree with all the other's here. These are great shots and the lens choice was very good also. I like all three and in particular the second shot for the way the DA 18-55mm brings out the intense color of day.

Duh_Vinci · 04-07-2007, 08:11 AM

Thanks everyone for the comments!

I agree, 18-55 has very warm, well saturated, rich colors, almost as if I mounted CPL (at least that's how many images looked with CPL on my old 18-200 Sigma, otherwise it was a "cold tint" lens)

Regards,
D

vinzer · 04-08-2007, 05:38 AM

Great set of photos!

I personally am happy with the performance I get out of my kit lens. It's much, much better than any of the kit lenses I have had a chance to try (Canon's 300D kit lens, Nikon's D70 kit lens, and Oly's E-300 kit lens).

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04-06-2007, 06:25 PM	#2
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Hi D. I still say that the kit lens is the best "bang for the buck" lens I have in my bag. Many swear by their more expensive lenses, but if you are willing to work within the DA 18-55 tolerances, the lens is a gem. NaCl(it has it's faults but it is still a very good lens, and a great lens for it's price)H2O

04-06-2007, 06:45 PM	#3
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Lovely shots. That kit lens can bring out some stunning shots!

04-06-2007, 08:00 PM	#4
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Everything is so vivid, I love all 3 pic's I have to agree with you about the kit lens, it's what I had on my camera for most of the pic's I posted today. I only made 1 lens change to my Sigma 75-300 APO, which was more for a little macro photography than anything. Which the kit lens handles fine as well

04-06-2007, 08:10 PM	#5
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	Really like #1 #2 for different reasons. #1 very nice flow and the eye goes into the shot nicely, soothing colors #2 Intense hot color combo.

04-06-2007, 08:15 PM	#6
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	As good as the other two are, I think the 18-55 takes a lot of beating.

04-07-2007, 03:25 AM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	They are all very good photos! I like the last 2 the best.

04-07-2007, 04:19 AM	#8
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	I agree with all the other's here. These are great shots and the lens choice was very good also. I like all three and in particular the second shot for the way the DA 18-55mm brings out the intense color of day.

04-07-2007, 08:11 AM	#9
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for the comments! I agree, 18-55 has very warm, well saturated, rich colors, almost as if I mounted CPL (at least that's how many images looked with CPL on my old 18-200 Sigma, otherwise it was a "cold tint" lens) Regards, D

04-08-2007, 05:38 AM	#10
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Great set of photos! I personally am happy with the performance I get out of my kit lens. It's much, much better than any of the kit lenses I have had a chance to try (Canon's 300D kit lens, Nikon's D70 kit lens, and Oly's E-300 kit lens).