The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

IS050 · 04-09-2012, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

ISO50 and v5 - Awesome!

Thanks Matt.

David

TomTextura · 04-09-2012, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

Seem to be in a bit of a B&W rut lately

As far as I'm concerned there is no such thing as a B&W rut. B&W is classic, and therefore is like a river that will forever flow and in which one might occasionally get caught in the current more than it is like a rut in which to get stuck.

Aon · 04-10-2012, 09:54 AM

Great shots guys!

Few recent ones from me:

**dunerunner** · 04-10-2012, 01:57 PM

mikeSF · 04-10-2012, 02:53 PM

this uses HDR

math guy · 04-10-2012, 07:17 PM - **1 Like**

I got this lens about a month ago, and I have to admit that I haven't taken to it quite as much as I expected to. I'm still trying to decide whether to keep it. I know it's a great lens just based on the incredible images in this thread alone. But I'm not sure it fits my type of shooting enough to justify the money. I'll probably give it at least until my vacation in June when I'll have a chance to shoot more landscapes with it.

Either way, here's a shot from this weekend which I thought turned out okay. The starburst is from the sun reflecting off of a window behind the tree.

Eagle_Friends · 04-10-2012, 08:40 PM

v5planet · 04-10-2012, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by math guy

I got this lens about a month ago, and I have to admit that I haven't taken to it quite as much as I expected to. I'm still trying to decide whether to keep it. I know it's a great lens just based on the incredible images in this thread alone. But I'm not sure it fits my type of shooting enough to justify the money. I'll probably give it at least until my vacation in June when I'll have a chance to shoot more landscapes with it.

Either way, here's a shot from this weekend which I thought turned out okay. The starburst is from the sun reflecting off of a window behind the tree.

Hey math guy! I know what you mean; it took me several months to really start using the DA15 properly. I despaired and it would float unused in my camera bag for long stretches of time, but then I would visit this thread and go out with it again. Now I seem to use it more than any other lens, but it took me a long time to be able to 'see' the way it expects you to. Once you start seeing the world at 15mm this lens delivers, but it's a process, and even then, the end result is not for everyone. Have you done much wide angle photography before?

v5planet · 04-10-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by Clarkey

Love that first one v5 - nice abstract!

Originally posted by abieleck

Great area in Seattle for photography....love that fountain, I have never seen it at night. Great shots!

Originally posted by mikeSF

Chris, you are on fire. International Fountain is exquisite and you must be proud to have taken that one!!

Originally posted by mattb123

ISO50 and v5 - Awesome

Thanks, guys!

Originally posted by TomTextura

As far as I'm concerned there is no such thing as a B&W rut. B&W is classic, and therefore is like a river that will forever flow and in which one might occasionally get caught in the current more than it is like a rut in which to get stuck.

Haha, okay okay, you're right. Point taken!

mikeSF · 04-10-2012, 10:33 PM - **1 Like**

i shot this pic over a year ago and it was even accepted into the PPG Premier Collection (go figure), but it never looked right to me due to my limited PP skills at the time. I re-visited it for fun and finally got it mostly where i want it; I beg your indulgence to have another look. thanks!

Marin Sunset

DA15 Ltd.

PS - i left in that bit of flaring to remind me why i should remove all filters when pointing into the sun, lol.

twitch · 04-11-2012, 04:14 AM

That's a worthy #4,000 thread post Mike, just a fantastic photo!

**Ash** · 04-11-2012, 04:23 AM

Cleverly done image. And wonderfully apt flaring effect. It's not surprising such a little lens is a big talking point amongst Pentaxians. Beautiful results abound here.

Sinister · 04-11-2012, 05:07 AM - **1 Like**

Andalusia in Black and White #5/17 von Ineound auf Flickr

**mattb123** · 04-11-2012, 06:41 AM

From last night's ride

math guy · 04-11-2012, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

Hey math guy! I know what you mean; it took me several months to really start using the DA15 properly. I despaired and it would float unused in my camera bag for long stretches of time, but then I would visit this thread and go out with it again. Now I seem to use it more than any other lens, but it took me a long time to be able to 'see' the way it expects you to. Once you start seeing the world at 15mm this lens delivers, but it's a process, and even then, the end result is not for everyone. Have you done much wide angle photography before?

The widest I used to shoot in the film days was a 28mm, but it was my favorite focal length. Of course, I shot a lot more landscapes back then and not nearly as many people shots. The 15mm on my K-x has the field of view of about 23mm on film, so that is certainly a good bit wider than the 28mm I used to love so much.

I'm definitely going to stick with it for a while, though. I really want to like this lens.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who has had trouble getting adjusted to it. Thanks!

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04-10-2012, 02:53 PM	#3995
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math guy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 101	I got this lens about a month ago, and I have to admit that I haven't taken to it quite as much as I expected to. I'm still trying to decide whether to keep it. I know it's a great lens just based on the incredible images in this thread alone. But I'm not sure it fits my type of shooting enough to justify the money. I'll probably give it at least until my vacation in June when I'll have a chance to shoot more landscapes with it. Either way, here's a shot from this weekend which I thought turned out okay. The starburst is from the sun reflecting off of a window behind the tree.

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04-10-2012, 09:01 PM	#3998
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by math guy I got this lens about a month ago, and I have to admit that I haven't taken to it quite as much as I expected to. I'm still trying to decide whether to keep it. I know it's a great lens just based on the incredible images in this thread alone. But I'm not sure it fits my type of shooting enough to justify the money. I'll probably give it at least until my vacation in June when I'll have a chance to shoot more landscapes with it. Either way, here's a shot from this weekend which I thought turned out okay. The starburst is from the sun reflecting off of a window behind the tree. Hey math guy! I know what you mean; it took me several months to really start using the DA15 properly. I despaired and it would float unused in my camera bag for long stretches of time, but then I would visit this thread and go out with it again. Now I seem to use it more than any other lens, but it took me a long time to be able to 'see' the way it expects you to. Once you start seeing the world at 15mm this lens delivers, but it's a process, and even then, the end result is not for everyone. Have you done much wide angle photography before?

04-10-2012, 09:03 PM	#3999
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by Clarkey Love that first one v5 - nice abstract! Originally posted by abieleck Great area in Seattle for photography....love that fountain, I have never seen it at night. Great shots! Originally posted by mikeSF Chris, you are on fire. International Fountain is exquisite and you must be proud to have taken that one!! Originally posted by mattb123 ISO50 and v5 - Awesome Thanks, guys! Originally posted by TomTextura As far as I'm concerned there is no such thing as a B&W rut. B&W is classic, and therefore is like a river that will forever flow and in which one might occasionally get caught in the current more than it is like a rut in which to get stuck. Haha, okay okay, you're right. Point taken!

04-10-2012, 10:33 PM - 1 Like	#4000
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	i shot this pic over a year ago and it was even accepted into the PPG Premier Collection (go figure), but it never looked right to me due to my limited PP skills at the time. I re-visited it for fun and finally got it mostly where i want it; I beg your indulgence to have another look. thanks! Marin Sunset DA15 Ltd. PS - i left in that bit of flaring to remind me why i should remove all filters when pointing into the sun, lol.

04-11-2012, 04:14 AM	#4001
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	That's a worthy #4,000 thread post Mike, just a fantastic photo!

04-11-2012, 04:23 AM	#4002
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Cleverly done image. And wonderfully apt flaring effect. It's not surprising such a little lens is a big talking point amongst Pentaxians. Beautiful results abound here.

04-11-2012, 05:07 AM - 1 Like	#4003
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Andalusia in Black and White #5/17 von Ineound auf Flickr

04-11-2012, 06:41 AM	#4004
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	From last night's ride

04-11-2012, 12:44 PM	#4005
math guy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 101	Originally posted by v5planet Hey math guy! I know what you mean; it took me several months to really start using the DA15 properly. I despaired and it would float unused in my camera bag for long stretches of time, but then I would visit this thread and go out with it again. Now I seem to use it more than any other lens, but it took me a long time to be able to 'see' the way it expects you to. Once you start seeing the world at 15mm this lens delivers, but it's a process, and even then, the end result is not for everyone. Have you done much wide angle photography before? The widest I used to shoot in the film days was a 28mm, but it was my favorite focal length. Of course, I shot a lot more landscapes back then and not nearly as many people shots. The 15mm on my K-x has the field of view of about 23mm on film, so that is certainly a good bit wider than the 28mm I used to love so much. I'm definitely going to stick with it for a while, though. I really want to like this lens. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who has had trouble getting adjusted to it. Thanks!