Misc DA 15mm Examples

DA 15mm Examples · 05:02 PM

I bought my DA 15 months ago and posted several examples of the kind of images I can make it produce throughout the year. For some reason, I've gotten some recent queries about the lens, and - while I responded to these privately - they prompted me to post some additional images that demonstrate the good, bad and ugly of the lens. Also, I needed to practice posting pictures; at my age you forget stuff quickly.

Jer

Jimbo · 12-10-2009, 05:05 PM

Looks like a great lens Jer. Very sharp. JIM

nate_b · 12-10-2009, 05:25 PM

I'm SO tempted to purchase this lens, and you are doing NOTHING to deter me.

#1 is a standout, in my opinion. Great use of the wide angle and perspective to make an imposing subject even moreso. #5 is also impressive, with incredible "pop" and 3D rendering. Nice work.

Regards,
Nate

MoiVous · 12-11-2009, 05:27 AM

That is a great lens you've got there Jer! Brilliant colour too!

#1 is very powerful (in more than one way) whilst #5 is great fun, and #6 takes me back to 1950's movies

Interesting, these images highlight the virtue of a moderate wide angle. My old Canon 24mm f2.8 lens (on my pre EOS 35mm SLR) had about the same perspective and was my favourite lens with its sharpness and negligible distortion. This lens looks to have much the same features - thanks for adding to my LBA shopping list.....

Cheers

cardinal43 · 12-11-2009, 07:32 AM

Super sharp pics, Jer. Just curious, but on #3 at about the 2:00 o'clock position, is that a flare spot or is it your fingerprint?

**Ash** · 12-11-2009, 12:23 PM

Very crisp captures, all of these, Jer.
I noticed the spot in #3 too - definitely flare.

pentaxpup · 12-11-2009, 02:27 PM

I'm not sure what you forgot... cuz those are great shots!!

**Sailor** · 12-11-2009, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Looks like a great lens Jer. Very sharp. JIM

Thanks, Buddy - this lens has become a favorite.

Jer

Originally posted by nate_b

I'm SO tempted to purchase this lens, and you are doing NOTHING to deter me.

#1 is a standout, in my opinion. Great use of the wide angle and perspective to make an imposing subject even moreso. #5 is also impressive, with incredible "pop" and 3D rendering. Nice work.

Regards,
Nate

Thanks for the very kind words, Nate. I think you'd like a DA 15; I'm certainly enjoying mine.

Jer

Originally posted by MoiVous

That is a great lens you've got there Jer! Brilliant colour too!

#1 is very powerful (in more than one way) whilst #5 is great fun, and #6 takes me back to 1950's movies

Interesting, these images highlight the virtue of a moderate wide angle. My old Canon 24mm f2.8 lens (on my pre EOS 35mm SLR) had about the same perspective and was my favourite lens with its sharpness and negligible distortion. This lens looks to have much the same features - thanks for adding to my LBA shopping list.....

Cheers

I appreciate the nice comments - regarding to contributing to your LBA: you're welcome!

Jer

**Sailor** · 12-11-2009, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by cardinal43

Super sharp pics, Jer. Just curious, but on #3 at about the 2:00 o'clock position, is that a flare spot or is it your fingerprint?

Originally posted by Ash

Very crisp captures, all of these, Jer.
I noticed the spot in #3 too - definitely flare.

Tom and Ash - thanks for the compliments and . . . . yup . . . . . that's flare (the "bad" I mentioned in the OP). Actually, I find the lens to be remarkable resistant to flare, but here I obviously challenged it a bit too much (I like flare in some images, but not in this one).

Jer

**Sailor** · 12-11-2009, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by pentaxpup

I'm not sure what you forgot... cuz those are great shots!!

I really appreciate the kind words.

Jer

graphicgr8s · 12-11-2009, 02:50 PM

That's one sweet lens Jer. Get the #1 picture to fire a shot at the #2 picture.

The last would look great as a sepia. IMPO

**Sailor** · 12-11-2009, 03:01 PM

Thanks, buddy.

Jer

pcarfan · 12-11-2009, 07:19 PM

Nice images. Are these corrected for lens distortions ?

roentarre · 12-11-2009, 07:33 PM

Excellent shooting, my friend. Now I am motivated to use the equipment more

**Sailor** · 12-11-2009, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by pcarfan

Nice images. Are these corrected for lens distortions ?

Thanks. These are not corrected.

Jer

Originally posted by roentarre

Excellent shooting, my friend. Now I am motivated to use the equipment more

Hey thanks, James.

Jer

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12-10-2009, 05:05 PM	#2
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Looks like a great lens Jer. Very sharp. JIM

12-10-2009, 05:25 PM	#3
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368	I'm SO tempted to purchase this lens, and you are doing NOTHING to deter me. #1 is a standout, in my opinion. Great use of the wide angle and perspective to make an imposing subject even moreso. #5 is also impressive, with incredible "pop" and 3D rendering. Nice work. Regards, Nate

12-11-2009, 05:27 AM	#4
MoiVous Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	That is a great lens you've got there Jer! Brilliant colour too! #1 is very powerful (in more than one way) whilst #5 is great fun, and #6 takes me back to 1950's movies Interesting, these images highlight the virtue of a moderate wide angle. My old Canon 24mm f2.8 lens (on my pre EOS 35mm SLR) had about the same perspective and was my favourite lens with its sharpness and negligible distortion. This lens looks to have much the same features - thanks for adding to my LBA shopping list..... Cheers

12-11-2009, 07:32 AM	#5
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Super sharp pics, Jer. Just curious, but on #3 at about the 2:00 o'clock position, is that a flare spot or is it your fingerprint?

12-11-2009, 12:23 PM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Very crisp captures, all of these, Jer. I noticed the spot in #3 too - definitely flare.

12-11-2009, 02:27 PM	#7
pentaxpup Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 79	I'm not sure what you forgot... cuz those are great shots!!

12-11-2009, 02:46 PM	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo Looks like a great lens Jer. Very sharp. JIM Thanks, Buddy - this lens has become a favorite. Jer Originally posted by nate_b I'm SO tempted to purchase this lens, and you are doing NOTHING to deter me. #1 is a standout, in my opinion. Great use of the wide angle and perspective to make an imposing subject even moreso. #5 is also impressive, with incredible "pop" and 3D rendering. Nice work. Regards, Nate Thanks for the very kind words, Nate. I think you'd like a DA 15; I'm certainly enjoying mine. Jer Originally posted by MoiVous That is a great lens you've got there Jer! Brilliant colour too! #1 is very powerful (in more than one way) whilst #5 is great fun, and #6 takes me back to 1950's movies Interesting, these images highlight the virtue of a moderate wide angle. My old Canon 24mm f2.8 lens (on my pre EOS 35mm SLR) had about the same perspective and was my favourite lens with its sharpness and negligible distortion. This lens looks to have much the same features - thanks for adding to my LBA shopping list..... Cheers I appreciate the nice comments - regarding to contributing to your LBA: you're welcome! Jer

12-11-2009, 02:48 PM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by cardinal43 Super sharp pics, Jer. Just curious, but on #3 at about the 2:00 o'clock position, is that a flare spot or is it your fingerprint? Originally posted by Ash Very crisp captures, all of these, Jer. I noticed the spot in #3 too - definitely flare. Tom and Ash - thanks for the compliments and . . . . yup . . . . . that's flare (the "bad" I mentioned in the OP). Actually, I find the lens to be remarkable resistant to flare, but here I obviously challenged it a bit too much (I like flare in some images, but not in this one). Jer

12-11-2009, 02:49 PM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by pentaxpup I'm not sure what you forgot... cuz those are great shots!! I really appreciate the kind words. Jer

12-11-2009, 02:50 PM	#11
graphicgr8s Guest	That's one sweet lens Jer. Get the #1 picture to fire a shot at the #2 picture. The last would look great as a sepia. IMPO

12-11-2009, 03:01 PM	#12
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Thanks, buddy. Jer

12-11-2009, 07:19 PM	#13
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Nice images. Are these corrected for lens distortions ?

12-11-2009, 07:33 PM	#14
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Excellent shooting, my friend. Now I am motivated to use the equipment more

12-11-2009, 07:35 PM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by pcarfan Nice images. Are these corrected for lens distortions ? Thanks. These are not corrected. Jer Originally posted by roentarre Excellent shooting, my friend. Now I am motivated to use the equipment more Hey thanks, James. Jer