SIGMA 8-16mm CLUB

NickLarsson · 12-01-2013, 10:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by snipenekkid

nice Nick....that is a very realistic rendering to my eye. I can feel the fresh sea air and wind....that is something I don't sense in so many HDR shots. There is a disconnect even if I do like the rendering. But your shot here really works for me.

Out of curiosity did you do a version where you open the shadows just a bit? Or does that, even if using a graduated filter tool, change the feel of the shot too much?

Thanks a lot. Yeah I tried your advice and it works well also, and doesn't really change the mood of the picture.
But I must say I prefer contrasty shots myself

Originally posted by fizzyvimto

Great series!

@16mm

**dadipentak** · 12-01-2013, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by NickLarsson

Sintra

Intriguing photo so I Googled Sintra--it sounds like a good place to take a Pentax. ;~)

**Fookus** · 12-09-2013, 07:53 AM - **2 Likes**

8 mm

snipenekkid · 12-15-2013, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by NickLarsson

Thanks a lot. Yeah I tried your advice and it works well also, and doesn't really change the mood of the picture.
But I must say I prefer contrasty shots myself

Thanks for trying it out. I too like darker moody shots with nice shadows. I actually find them comforting somehow.

So, that said here is a 180-turn on that with a brighter look with the idea of clean and inviting...

K5, Sigma 8-16mm@8mm, f/9, 2-sec, iso 80

Shot ambient light but still tried to preserve the shadows.

NickLarsson · 01-07-2014, 03:17 PM - **3 Likes**

**RobA_Oz** · 01-15-2014, 04:19 AM

My (new) copy arrived today, so only time for a quick test in the fading evening light.

fizzyvimto · 01-15-2014, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

My (new) copy arrived today, so only time for a quick test in the fading evening light.

Looks good. Do you find the K-3 makes the most of the lens quality? E.g. is there any difference between that and another camera (assuming you have used it with another one).

**RobA_Oz** · 01-15-2014, 05:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by fizzyvimto

Looks good. Do you find the K-3 makes the most of the lens quality? E.g. is there any difference between that and another camera (assuming you have used it with another one).

Interesting you should ask that, because I've been thinking lately that the K-3 is able to make the most of my DA*16-50, after using it first on my K20D, then on my K-5. As I've only today received the 8-16, I haven't yet tried it on my K-5, but I'll be intrigued to see how different it is with it, let alone the K20D or the *istD!

jbarry · 01-18-2014, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by koper

i use wide angle lenses for nature photography and HDR photography
i dont imagine hou any one take pictures with wide angle lens near sea or other difficult condisions without filter !!!!!!!!!
8 mm have big lens distortions
i presume it have more distortions than pentax 10-17 mm lenses

presumtions of a bad kind...........it is a totally impressive lens

normhead · 01-20-2014, 03:49 PM - **2 Likes**

From my Saturday walk with.. cross posted from Post Your Photos. Sigma 8-16 and DA 18-135. Exif is not stripped, so you can download and view exif.

The Big Pine

A spruce bog..

jbarry · 01-20-2014, 04:22 PM - **1 Like**

**Digitalis** · 01-24-2014, 12:14 AM - **1 Like**

Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DC

**Digitalis** · 02-26-2014, 11:50 PM - **3 Likes**

Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DC

jbarry · 02-27-2014, 05:02 AM

great shot digitalis

johnc · 02-27-2014, 08:28 AM

Wonderful, digitalis!

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12-01-2013, 10:59 AM - 2 Likes	#496
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by snipenekkid nice Nick....that is a very realistic rendering to my eye. I can feel the fresh sea air and wind....that is something I don't sense in so many HDR shots. There is a disconnect even if I do like the rendering. But your shot here really works for me. Out of curiosity did you do a version where you open the shadows just a bit? Or does that, even if using a graduated filter tool, change the feel of the shot too much? Thanks a lot. Yeah I tried your advice and it works well also, and doesn't really change the mood of the picture. But I must say I prefer contrasty shots myself Originally posted by fizzyvimto Great series! @16mm

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by NickLarsson Sintra Intriguing photo so I Googled Sintra--it sounds like a good place to take a Pentax. ;~)

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12-15-2013, 03:17 AM	#499
snipenekkid Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 95	Originally posted by NickLarsson Thanks a lot. Yeah I tried your advice and it works well also, and doesn't really change the mood of the picture. But I must say I prefer contrasty shots myself Thanks for trying it out. I too like darker moody shots with nice shadows. I actually find them comforting somehow. So, that said here is a 180-turn on that with a brighter look with the idea of clean and inviting... K5, Sigma 8-16mm@8mm, f/9, 2-sec, iso 80 Shot ambient light but still tried to preserve the shadows.

01-07-2014, 03:17 PM - 3 Likes	#500
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01-15-2014, 04:48 AM	#502
fizzyvimto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 104	Originally posted by RobA_Oz My (new) copy arrived today, so only time for a quick test in the fading evening light. Looks good. Do you find the K-3 makes the most of the lens quality? E.g. is there any difference between that and another camera (assuming you have used it with another one).

01-15-2014, 05:04 AM - 1 Like	#503
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by fizzyvimto Looks good. Do you find the K-3 makes the most of the lens quality? E.g. is there any difference between that and another camera (assuming you have used it with another one). Interesting you should ask that, because I've been thinking lately that the K-3 is able to make the most of my DA16-50, after using it first on my K20D, then on my K-5. As I've only today received the 8-16, I haven't yet tried it on my K-5, but I'll be intrigued to see how different it is with it, let alone the K20D or the istD!

01-18-2014, 08:45 AM	#504
jbarry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melbourne + Malvern East Victoria Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	Originally posted by koper i use wide angle lenses for nature photography and HDR photography i dont imagine hou any one take pictures with wide angle lens near sea or other difficult condisions without filter !!!!!!!!! 8 mm have big lens distortions i presume it have more distortions than pentax 10-17 mm lenses presumtions of a bad kind...........it is a totally impressive lens

01-20-2014, 03:49 PM - 2 Likes	#505
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	From my Saturday walk with.. cross posted from Post Your Photos. Sigma 8-16 and DA 18-135. Exif is not stripped, so you can download and view exif. The Big Pine A spruce bog..

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DC

02-26-2014, 11:50 PM - 3 Likes	#508
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02-27-2014, 08:28 AM	#510
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Wonderful, digitalis!