SIGMA 8-16mm CLUB

johnc · 11-16-2015, 04:16 AM - **5 Likes**

Seems like it's gone a bit quiet here. So here's on from me, taken in Iceland on Friday night. To think I nearly left this lens at home because I was worried about the weight. Glad I brought it - even if the DA* 16-50 was the most used for the rest of the trip.

TFL
John

**dadipentak** · 11-16-2015, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by johnc

Iceland on Friday night.

Pretty awesome.

**WPRESTO** · 11-16-2015, 05:43 AM

The plaza in front of the cathedral was small, so I had to back up, leaning against a bordering building even at 8mm, but that also helped me steady the shot. I'd have to check to be sure, but I think this is ISO 12500 and therefore a "textured." I've obviously straightened the image in PP to eliminate converging perspective, but the 8-16 took in enough extra to crop off that i could get the two towers just about parallel.

freerider · 11-23-2015, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

The plaza in front of the cathedral was small, so I had to back up, leaning against a bordering building even at 8mm, but that also helped me steady the shot. I'd have to check to be sure, but I think this is ISO 12500 and therefore a "textured." I've obviously straightened the image in PP to eliminate converging perspective, but the 8-16 took in enough extra to crop off that i could get the two towers just about parallel.

Nice pic. Don't mind the "textured look" at all. Where was the picture taken?

**WPRESTO** · 11-24-2015, 04:11 AM

Originally posted by freerider

Nice pic. Don't mind the "textured look" at all. Where was the picture taken?

This is St. Vitus' Cathedral within the royal compound (includes several palaces and a village) in Prague. Aside from St. Vitus, it is the resting place of Saint Wenceslas who, on his way to church, was murdered by his brother. Walls of the chapel containing the saint are covered by medieval paintings of his life that are a world heritage treasure.

**Digitalis** · 11-27-2015, 04:55 AM - **5 Likes**

Today's sunset:

Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 14mm f/11 1/15th ISO 640

**clackers** · 11-27-2015, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Today's sunset:

Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 14mm f/11 1/15th ISO 640

I've been watching the spectacular Adelaide sunset via Channel Nine's cricket coverage.

I guess it's a consequence of the bushfires, unfortunately. :-(

Transit · 11-28-2015, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Today's sunset:
Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 14mm f/11 1/15th ISO 640

very nice

**Digitalis** · 11-28-2015, 05:14 AM

Another from the Sigma 8-16mm:

Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 8mm f/11 1/250th ISO 80

Arjay Bee · 12-19-2015, 06:55 PM

Southern Ocean views from near Albany. Resize only.

Arjay Bee · 12-20-2015, 03:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Elephant Rocks near Denmark Western Australia.

**Digitalis** · 12-31-2015, 04:32 AM - **5 Likes**

Last sunset of 2015:

Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 ASPH - 1/30th f/8 ISO 80

**clackers** · 12-31-2015, 05:46 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Last sunset of 2015:

Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 ASPH - 1/30th f/8 ISO 80

Wonderful way to finish.

**WPRESTO** · 01-01-2016, 05:28 PM

Anyone need two guesses to identify this place? Pity the sun was in my face, or nearly so.

**RobA_Oz** · 01-01-2016, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Anyone need two guesses to identify this place? Pity the sun was in my face, or nearly so.

Considering the light, I think you did well to minimise flare. A touch more PP would retrieve the colour balance in the upper image as well, but you may have wanted to keep that.

Sometimes, the extra weight is worth it, isn't it? Thanks for sharing.

11-16-2015, 05:43 AM	#693
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	The plaza in front of the cathedral was small, so I had to back up, leaning against a bordering building even at 8mm, but that also helped me steady the shot. I'd have to check to be sure, but I think this is ISO 12500 and therefore a "textured." I've obviously straightened the image in PP to eliminate converging perspective, but the 8-16 took in enough extra to crop off that i could get the two towers just about parallel. Last edited by WPRESTO; 01-29-2016 at 12:18 PM.

01-01-2016, 05:28 PM	#704
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Anyone need two guesses to identify this place? Pity the sun was in my face, or nearly so. Last edited by WPRESTO; 01-29-2016 at 12:32 PM.

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11-16-2015, 04:16 AM - 5 Likes	#691
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Seems like it's gone a bit quiet here. So here's on from me, taken in Iceland on Friday night. To think I nearly left this lens at home because I was worried about the weight. Glad I brought it - even if the DA* 16-50 was the most used for the rest of the trip. TFL John

11-16-2015, 05:24 AM	#692
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by johnc Iceland on Friday night. Pretty awesome.

11-23-2015, 10:43 PM	#694
freerider Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 299	Originally posted by WPRESTO The plaza in front of the cathedral was small, so I had to back up, leaning against a bordering building even at 8mm, but that also helped me steady the shot. I'd have to check to be sure, but I think this is ISO 12500 and therefore a "textured." I've obviously straightened the image in PP to eliminate converging perspective, but the 8-16 took in enough extra to crop off that i could get the two towers just about parallel. Nice pic. Don't mind the "textured look" at all. Where was the picture taken?

11-24-2015, 04:11 AM	#695
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Originally posted by freerider Nice pic. Don't mind the "textured look" at all. Where was the picture taken? This is St. Vitus' Cathedral within the royal compound (includes several palaces and a village) in Prague. Aside from St. Vitus, it is the resting place of Saint Wenceslas who, on his way to church, was murdered by his brother. Walls of the chapel containing the saint are covered by medieval paintings of his life that are a world heritage treasure.

11-27-2015, 04:55 AM - 5 Likes	#696
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Today's sunset: Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 14mm f/11 1/15th ISO 640

11-27-2015, 05:20 AM	#697
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Digitalis Today's sunset: Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 14mm f/11 1/15th ISO 640 I've been watching the spectacular Adelaide sunset via Channel Nine's cricket coverage. I guess it's a consequence of the bushfires, unfortunately. :-(

11-28-2015, 04:50 AM	#698
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Digitalis Today's sunset: Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 14mm f/11 1/15th ISO 640 very nice

11-28-2015, 05:14 AM	#699
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Another from the Sigma 8-16mm: Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 8mm f/11 1/250th ISO 80

12-19-2015, 06:55 PM	#700
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Southern Ocean views from near Albany. Resize only.

12-20-2015, 03:13 AM - 2 Likes	#701
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Elephant Rocks near Denmark Western Australia.

12-31-2015, 04:32 AM - 5 Likes	#702
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Last sunset of 2015: Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 ASPH - 1/30th f/8 ISO 80

12-31-2015, 05:46 AM	#703
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Digitalis Last sunset of 2015: Pentax K5IIs - Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 ASPH - 1/30th f/8 ISO 80 Wonderful way to finish.

01-01-2016, 08:12 PM	#705
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by WPRESTO Anyone need two guesses to identify this place? Pity the sun was in my face, or nearly so. Considering the light, I think you did well to minimise flare. A touch more PP would retrieve the colour balance in the upper image as well, but you may have wanted to keep that. Sometimes, the extra weight is worth it, isn't it? Thanks for sharing.