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**Hattifnatt** · 03-16-2014, 12:13 PM - **2 Likes**

My first photo with the mind controller. I hope more will follow as the spring comes

Last edited by Hattifnatt; 03-16-2014 at 04:38 PM.

waterfall · 03-16-2014, 12:33 PM - **1 Like**

You know, I think you got it! Love the foreground detail and the sharp focus on the buildings.

Nicely done.

**Hattifnatt** · 03-16-2014, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by waterfall

You know, I think you got it! Love the foreground detail and the sharp focus on the buildings.

Nicely done.

Thank you!! Also is my first time to use manual focus

mental note, I should carry a stool with me, crouching in front of the tripod while fumbling with the settings and focus tends to hurt my legs

jtkratzer · 03-16-2014, 05:22 PM

Mine arrived on Friday morning, but I haven't had much time with it over the weekend, but the first shot had that classic starburst to it. Hoping the base is closed tomorrow for a snow day and I can venture outside with it for a few hours.

**jmschrei** · 03-16-2014, 06:11 PM

A little starburst hunting from today.

The transitional March scenery tends to look best in B&W.

**mattt** · 03-16-2014, 08:28 PM

Joe :Gratuitous Starburst/Sunburst! I'm surprised to see it here, and not in the Month of March photo competition

One from a few months ago that I've revisited - no starburst.

**mattb123** · 03-16-2014, 10:08 PM

Out for a moonrise ski tonight

**Rondec** · 03-17-2014, 05:33 AM - **1 Like**

One from Saturday morning...

**monochrome** · 03-17-2014, 06:16 AM

You all have such beautiful places nearby to shoot. <sigh>

From the Department of Mind Control, after the K3 arrived I went a ~~bit~~ lot overboard in the Marketplace in January and February. In the past when this happened I simply reversed all the trades, maybe lost a few dollars and all was as it should have been. This DA15 Limited may be the catalyst that finally ends what my wife calls compulsive hoarding of old film cameras and lenses. I don't think I can let it go.

jtkratzer · 03-17-2014, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

You all have such beautiful places nearby to shoot. <sigh>

From the Department of Mind Control, after the K3 arrived I went a ~~bit~~ lot overboard in the Marketplace in January and February. In the past when this happened I simply reversed all the trades, maybe lost a few dollars and all was as it should have been. This DA15 Limited may be the catalyst that finally ends what my wife calls compulsive hoarding of old film cameras and lenses. I don't think I can let it go.

It has this ability, to control your mind. One lens, to rule them all.

Got my snow day, just need something more interesting than grey cloud cover. Hopefully it clears off for a sunset this evening with the fresh snow.

**Rondec** · 03-17-2014, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

You all have such beautiful places nearby to shoot. <sigh>

From the Department of Mind Control, after the K3 arrived I went a ~~bit~~ lot overboard in the Marketplace in January and February. In the past when this happened I simply reversed all the trades, maybe lost a few dollars and all was as it should have been. This DA15 Limited may be the catalyst that finally ends what my wife calls compulsive hoarding of old film cameras and lenses. I don't think I can let it go.

Surely there are plenty of beautiful places around St Louis and the Mississippi to shoot. I don't really think of southern Indiana as that great, but it is where I live.

I think the DA 15 is pretty special. Hard to explain it by the numbers, but it is just so gratifying to go out and shoot with it and pull up photos in Lightroom afterward. If Pentax does release a full frame camera, I sure hope they can have a lens that is like this one -- 20-ishmm, sharp stopped down, and super flare resistant. Who really cares if it is slow as long as it has those features?

**mattb123** · 03-17-2014, 07:07 AM

I know I'm spoiled for scenery but when I travel to places that look completely different I enjoy shooting those as well. This lens does very well in urban settings too!

waterfall · 03-17-2014, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Surely there are plenty of beautiful places around St Louis and the Mississippi to shoot. I don't really think of southern Indiana as that great, but it is where I live.

I think the DA 15 is pretty special. Hard to explain it by the numbers, but it is just so gratifying to go out and shoot with it and pull up photos in Lightroom afterward. If Pentax does release a full frame camera, I sure hope they can have a lens that is like this one -- 20-ishmm, sharp stopped down, and super flare resistant. Who really cares if it is slow as long as it has those features?

A shot with the 15mm after a recent storm. With another one arriving here tomorrow, this image seems timely.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/59755-waterfall/albums/7711-rando...cture70336.jpg

---------- Post added 03-17-14 at 09:42 AM ----------

Originally posted by mattb123

I know I'm spoiled for scenery but when I travel to places that look completely different I enjoy shooting those as well. This lens does very well in urban settings too!

Matt, urban shots with 15 are fun!

---------- Post added 03-17-14 at 09:45 AM ----------

Eagle_Friends · 03-17-2014, 10:11 PM - **5 Likes**

gazonk · 03-18-2014, 04:13 AM

Very nice use of the close focusing abilities of the DA15. And the sometimes a little harsh bokeh looks good here too!

03-17-2014, 06:16 AM	#6729
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	You all have such beautiful places nearby to shoot. <sigh> From the Department of Mind Control, after the K3 arrived I went a ~~bit~~ lot overboard in the Marketplace in January and February. In the past when this happened I simply reversed all the trades, maybe lost a few dollars and all was as it should have been. This DA15 Limited may be the catalyst that finally ends what my wife calls compulsive hoarding of old film cameras and lenses. I don't think I can let it go. Last edited by monochrome; 03-17-2014 at 12:02 PM.

03-17-2014, 07:18 AM	#6733
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by Rondec Surely there are plenty of beautiful places around St Louis and the Mississippi to shoot. I don't really think of southern Indiana as that great, but it is where I live. I think the DA 15 is pretty special. Hard to explain it by the numbers, but it is just so gratifying to go out and shoot with it and pull up photos in Lightroom afterward. If Pentax does release a full frame camera, I sure hope they can have a lens that is like this one -- 20-ishmm, sharp stopped down, and super flare resistant. Who really cares if it is slow as long as it has those features? A shot with the 15mm after a recent storm. With another one arriving here tomorrow, this image seems timely. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/59755-waterfall/albums/7711-rando...cture70336.jpg ---------- Post added 03-17-14 at 09:42 AM ---------- Originally posted by mattb123 I know I'm spoiled for scenery but when I travel to places that look completely different I enjoy shooting those as well. This lens does very well in urban settings too! Matt, urban shots with 15 are fun! ---------- Post added 03-17-14 at 09:45 AM ---------- Last edited by waterfall; 03-17-2014 at 07:43 AM. Reason: Photo did not load

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Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,626	Originally posted by waterfall You know, I think you got it! Love the foreground detail and the sharp focus on the buildings. Nicely done. Thank you!! Also is my first time to use manual focus mental note, I should carry a stool with me, crouching in front of the tripod while fumbling with the settings and focus tends to hurt my legs

03-16-2014, 05:22 PM	#6724
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Mine arrived on Friday morning, but I haven't had much time with it over the weekend, but the first shot had that classic starburst to it. Hoping the base is closed tomorrow for a snow day and I can venture outside with it for a few hours.

03-16-2014, 06:11 PM	#6725
jmschrei Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,884	A little starburst hunting from today. The transitional March scenery tends to look best in B&W.

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mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Joe :Gratuitous Starburst/Sunburst! I'm surprised to see it here, and not in the Month of March photo competition One from a few months ago that I've revisited - no starburst.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	One from Saturday morning...

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jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by monochrome You all have such beautiful places nearby to shoot. <sigh> From the Department of Mind Control, after the K3 arrived I went a ~~bit~~ lot overboard in the Marketplace in January and February. In the past when this happened I simply reversed all the trades, maybe lost a few dollars and all was as it should have been. This DA15 Limited may be the catalyst that finally ends what my wife calls compulsive hoarding of old film cameras and lenses. I don't think I can let it go. It has this ability, to control your mind. One lens, to rule them all. Got my snow day, just need something more interesting than grey cloud cover. Hopefully it clears off for a sunset this evening with the fresh snow.

03-17-2014, 06:53 AM	#6731
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by monochrome You all have such beautiful places nearby to shoot. <sigh> From the Department of Mind Control, after the K3 arrived I went a ~~bit~~ lot overboard in the Marketplace in January and February. In the past when this happened I simply reversed all the trades, maybe lost a few dollars and all was as it should have been. This DA15 Limited may be the catalyst that finally ends what my wife calls compulsive hoarding of old film cameras and lenses. I don't think I can let it go. Surely there are plenty of beautiful places around St Louis and the Mississippi to shoot. I don't really think of southern Indiana as that great, but it is where I live. I think the DA 15 is pretty special. Hard to explain it by the numbers, but it is just so gratifying to go out and shoot with it and pull up photos in Lightroom afterward. If Pentax does release a full frame camera, I sure hope they can have a lens that is like this one -- 20-ishmm, sharp stopped down, and super flare resistant. Who really cares if it is slow as long as it has those features?

03-17-2014, 07:07 AM	#6732
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	I know I'm spoiled for scenery but when I travel to places that look completely different I enjoy shooting those as well. This lens does very well in urban settings too!

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03-18-2014, 04:13 AM	#6735
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Very nice use of the close focusing abilities of the DA15. And the sometimes a little harsh bokeh looks good here too!

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