HD Pentax D FA 1:2.8 15-30mm ED SDM WR lens club!

**mattb123** · 12-23-2016, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by mikeSF

that's a pretty shot. i love the light reflecting on the snow. cool

Thanks Mike! I liked that too.

**Tas** · 12-23-2016, 05:05 PM - **1 Like**

K-1 and the 15-30 a short drive from my place. It's a tourist look out but it's the best place to see where a storm is likely to be heading as it approaches Brisbane. This one slid north so wasn't worth chasing especially when it's this close.

Tas

**Tas** · 12-24-2016, 05:27 AM - **4 Likes**

A lovely warm day here today, and a reasonable sunset to go with it.

The K-1 and 15-30.

Tas

**Rondec** · 12-24-2016, 06:32 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Tas

A lovely warm day here today, and a reasonable sunset to go with it.

The K-1 and 15-30.

Tas

Great shot!

Rocks at Patoka Lake.

**Rondec** · 12-29-2016, 06:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Patoka Lake.(DFA 15-30)

johnc · 12-31-2016, 12:39 PM - **4 Likes**

A couple of B&W from me. Both Portmeirion, North Wales.

Starting to really appreciate this lens!

John

**Rondec** · 01-05-2017, 07:52 AM

Sunrise Patoka Lake (DFA 15-30)

**Rondec** · 01-07-2017, 06:56 AM

Snowy Road (with DFA 15-30)

DutchGonzo · 01-08-2017, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Snowy Road (with DFA 15-30)

Dark and cold winterphoto, i like this one.

---------- Post added 01-08-17 at 02:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by johnc

A couple of x-posts from me. Really happy with the lens the last couple of days.

Portmeirion Village in December Sun

The Lighthouse at Portmeirion in December

John

Very colourful, well done.

johnc · 01-08-2017, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by DutchGonzo

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Very colourful, well done.

Thanks - I really appreciate it. 15-30 has really grown on me, so sharp and great colours. If it could just take an ND filter

John

**Tas** · 01-08-2017, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by johnc

If it could just take an ND filter

You can get filters for the 15-30 John, they're just not cheap:

FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc Filter System Review

NiSi 150mm Filter Holder For Tamron 15-30mm - NiSi Filters Australia

Haida 150-Series Square Filter Holder for Tamron 15-30 2.8 DI VC USD Lens

The LEE SW150 Mark II Filter System especially designed for a range of popular ultra-wideangle lenses.

Tas

I forgot about this thread too: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/319389-pent...er-system.html

johnc · 01-08-2017, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by Tas

You can get filters for the 15-30 John, they're just not cheap:

Thanks Tas, I appreciate that, but I dunno, these filter systems always seem a bit cumbersome to me. And I guess I do wonder about the potential for even more reflections and glare. The ones with the holders that grip the front of the lens must be OK here though?

Of course we have in camera (or post-processing) averaging etc nowadays, so filters are not the be-all and end-all. But I do think drop in rear filters would have been nice on the 15-30. I do have my fingers crossed for some primes that will accept filters in the future

John

**Rondec** · 01-09-2017, 06:36 AM

Snowy Road (with DFA 15-30)

**Rondec** · 01-11-2017, 07:00 AM - **1 Like**

Before Dawn.

edin_togger · 01-12-2017, 03:42 PM

Folks, has anyone with the Pentax 15-30 purchased a filter holder? I've been trying to decide between what seems the "gold standard" Lee SW150II Holder or the NISI holder which seems quite well regarded.

12-23-2016, 05:05 PM - 1 Like	#107
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	A wall of water is inbound K-1 and the 15-30 a short drive from my place. It's a tourist look out but it's the best place to see where a storm is likely to be heading as it approaches Brisbane. This one slid north so wasn't worth chasing especially when it's this close. Tas Last edited by Tas; 12-31-2016 at 12:52 PM.

12-24-2016, 05:27 AM - 4 Likes	#108
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Christmas Eve in Brisbane A lovely warm day here today, and a reasonable sunset to go with it. The K-1 and 15-30. Tas

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mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by mikeSF that's a pretty shot. i love the light reflecting on the snow. cool Thanks Mike! I liked that too.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Originally posted by Tas A lovely warm day here today, and a reasonable sunset to go with it. The K-1 and 15-30. Tas Great shot! Rocks at Patoka Lake.

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johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735 Original Poster	A couple of B&W from me. Both Portmeirion, North Wales. Starting to really appreciate this lens! John

01-05-2017, 07:52 AM	#112
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Sunrise Patoka Lake (DFA 15-30)

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DutchGonzo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 34	Originally posted by Rondec Snowy Road (with DFA 15-30) Dark and cold winterphoto, i like this one. ---------- Post added 01-08-17 at 02:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by johnc A couple of x-posts from me. Really happy with the lens the last couple of days. Portmeirion Village in December Sun The Lighthouse at Portmeirion in December John Very colourful, well done.

01-08-2017, 01:04 PM	#115
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735 Original Poster	Originally posted by DutchGonzo [/COLOR] Very colourful, well done. Thanks - I really appreciate it. 15-30 has really grown on me, so sharp and great colours. If it could just take an ND filter John

01-08-2017, 01:17 PM	#116
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by johnc If it could just take an ND filter You can get filters for the 15-30 John, they're just not cheap: FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc Filter System Review NiSi 150mm Filter Holder For Tamron 15-30mm - NiSi Filters Australia Haida 150-Series Square Filter Holder for Tamron 15-30 2.8 DI VC USD Lens The LEE SW150 Mark II Filter System especially designed for a range of popular ultra-wideangle lenses. Tas I forgot about this thread too: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/319389-pent...er-system.html

01-08-2017, 01:28 PM	#117
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tas You can get filters for the 15-30 John, they're just not cheap: Thanks Tas, I appreciate that, but I dunno, these filter systems always seem a bit cumbersome to me. And I guess I do wonder about the potential for even more reflections and glare. The ones with the holders that grip the front of the lens must be OK here though? Of course we have in camera (or post-processing) averaging etc nowadays, so filters are not the be-all and end-all. But I do think drop in rear filters would have been nice on the 15-30. I do have my fingers crossed for some primes that will accept filters in the future John

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Snowy Road (with DFA 15-30)

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Before Dawn.

01-12-2017, 03:42 PM	#120
edin_togger Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 76	Folks, has anyone with the Pentax 15-30 purchased a filter holder? I've been trying to decide between what seems the "gold standard" Lee SW150II Holder or the NISI holder which seems quite well regarded.