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Damian.T · 03-15-2019, 11:24 AM

For quite a while using my K3-II, the 18-135mm was indispensable. Then I bought a 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8, and my lens of choice was the former. I do however like to swap it occasionally for my Sigma 10-20mm which is great for landscape, car shots and much more.

However, I've now decided that I 'need' a 15-30mm and I fear it'll make both the 10-20mm and 24-70mm redundant!

I'd better start saving!

northcoastgreg · 03-15-2019, 11:54 AM - **5 Likes**

Houda beach:

**Rondec** · 03-15-2019, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Damian.T

For quite a while using my K3-II, the 18-135mm was indispensable. Then I bought a 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8, and my lens of choice was the former. I do however like to swap it occasionally for my Sigma 10-20mm which is great for landscape, car shots and much more.

However, I've now decided that I 'need' a 15-30mm and I fear it'll make both the 10-20mm and 24-70mm redundant!

I'd better start saving!

The bigger problem is that I am afraid you are on a path that will lead someday to a K-1.

northcoastgreg · 03-17-2019, 07:35 AM - **6 Likes**

Wedding Rock in Patrick's Point SP:

northcoastgreg · 03-29-2019, 06:58 PM - **4 Likes**

Rapids below Trillium Falls:

**Rondec** · 03-30-2019, 05:29 AM - **3 Likes**

Before Sunrise (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

repaap · 03-30-2019, 01:10 PM - **6 Likes**

Couple 'tourist shots' with 15-30

edit:Aarhus, Denmark, Den Gamle by.

northcoastgreg · 03-31-2019, 12:17 PM - **4 Likes**

Dry Lagoon SP:

northcoastgreg · 04-10-2019, 06:48 PM - **1 Like**

Hedgecreek Falls:

nocturnal · 04-20-2019, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Rapids below Trillium Falls:

Looks quite similar to one I did Greg 😀

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/247859-da-limited-zoom-club-43.html

northcoastgreg · 04-20-2019, 06:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by nocturnal

Looks quite similar to one I did Greg

Yes, your image is similar, although very different parts of the world, but similar climate. And your image has the advantage of a CPL filter, which I couldn't use on the DFA 15-30 as it's much more complicated to use such a filter on that lens.

Another Trillium Falls image with the DFA 15-30:

johnc · 04-23-2019, 07:10 AM - **5 Likes**

15-30 in a Greater Manchester churchyard.

John

northcoastgreg · 04-24-2019, 02:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Humboldt Bay:

johnc · 04-29-2019, 01:39 AM - **4 Likes**

A trio of x-posts from the K-1 thread from me, 15-30 on the shoreline in Skye. Always interesting how moving just half a step can give a very different view in wide angle.

John

northcoastgreg · 05-02-2019, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

Dock and Samoa Bridge:

04-29-2019, 01:39 AM - 4 Likes	#479
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735 Original Poster	A trio of x-posts from the K-1 thread from me, 15-30 on the shoreline in Skye. Always interesting how moving just half a step can give a very different view in wide angle. John Last edited by johnc; 04-29-2019 at 03:15 AM.

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03-15-2019, 11:24 AM	#466
Damian.T Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bolton, next to a large park Posts: 131	For quite a while using my K3-II, the 18-135mm was indispensable. Then I bought a 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8, and my lens of choice was the former. I do however like to swap it occasionally for my Sigma 10-20mm which is great for landscape, car shots and much more. However, I've now decided that I 'need' a 15-30mm and I fear it'll make both the 10-20mm and 24-70mm redundant! I'd better start saving!

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northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Houda beach:

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Originally posted by Damian.T For quite a while using my K3-II, the 18-135mm was indispensable. Then I bought a 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8, and my lens of choice was the former. I do however like to swap it occasionally for my Sigma 10-20mm which is great for landscape, car shots and much more. However, I've now decided that I 'need' a 15-30mm and I fear it'll make both the 10-20mm and 24-70mm redundant! I'd better start saving! The bigger problem is that I am afraid you are on a path that will lead someday to a K-1.

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northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Wedding Rock in Patrick's Point SP:

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northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Rapids below Trillium Falls:

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Before Sunrise (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

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repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Couple 'tourist shots' with 15-30 edit:Aarhus, Denmark, Den Gamle by.

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nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 507	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Rapids below Trillium Falls: Looks quite similar to one I did Greg 😀 https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/247859-da-limited-zoom-club-43.html

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northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Originally posted by nocturnal Looks quite similar to one I did Greg Yes, your image is similar, although very different parts of the world, but similar climate. And your image has the advantage of a CPL filter, which I couldn't use on the DFA 15-30 as it's much more complicated to use such a filter on that lens. Another Trillium Falls image with the DFA 15-30:

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johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735 Original Poster	15-30 in a Greater Manchester churchyard. John

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