The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

turkiye2turkiye · 10-07-2015, 10:13 AM - **1 Like**

K5IIs+15mm ltd,Hazindak Yaylası(Hazindak Plateau),Turkiye

Kath · 10-07-2015, 10:26 AM

@mattb123 - Looking again at your photo #1 above, there is something that appeals to me about the presentation. I would love to hear some expanded details about your exposure, time of day, and, particularly post processing details. The colors are superb, as is the intensity. If you prefer, I can pm you, but perhaps others may be interested, if you have a moment to spare.

**NZ_Ross** · 10-07-2015, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by turkiye2turkiye

K5IIs+15mm ltd,Hazindak Yaylası(Hazindak Plateau),Turkiye

I really like that one, thanks for sharing the image

**mattb123** · 10-07-2015, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by Kath

@mattb123 - Looking again at your photo #1 above, there is something that appeals to me about the presentation. I would love to hear some expanded details about your exposure, time of day, and, particularly post processing details. The colors are superb, as is the intensity. If you prefer, I can pm you, but perhaps others may be interested, if you have a moment to spare.

I don't mind; glad you like it. Hopefully others won't mind either.

It was a little after 6pm last night. This is ranch land that has been designated as public open space. It doesn't get used a lot so I usually have the place to myself and it's very close to where I live. Tomichi Creek runs through it and it's a nice spot for fishing, walking, and XC skiing in winter.
I'd been shooting and walking the dog a bit, just handheld with my small kit (K-S2 and a few Limited primes). The clouds kept catching my eye and I was looking for compositions to include them. When Luna crossed the water to this little island I could see this composition coming together but I had to move back a little and crouch to fit the clouds in. I took 10 or so similar exposures over a minute or so as she explored and this was the best of the bunch. I chimped to see if the clouds were blowing out and found they were so I set Ev to -2/3 so they didn't blow out (much). There was a big difference in light between the shaded foreground and sunlit clouds in the background.
1/125s, f/8, ISO 200 in Av mode, RAW (dng).
Processed in Lightroom 6: Punch preset on import, increased exposure, increased shadows, decreased highlights.
Finished in Nik Color Efex Pro: Detail Extractor, Brilliance & Warmth, maybe some Contrast Color Range (needs to be used sparingly)

DogLover · 10-07-2015, 02:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by turkiye2turkiye

K5IIs+15mm ltd,Hazindak Yaylası(Hazindak Plateau),Turkiye

Spectacular!

Kath · 10-07-2015, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

I don't mind; glad you like it. Hopefully others won't mind either.

It was a little after 6pm last night. This is ranch land that has been designated as public open space. It doesn't get used a lot so I usually have the place to myself and it's very close to where I live. Tomichi Creek runs through it and it's a nice spot for fishing, walking, and XC skiing in winter.
I'd been shooting and walking the dog a bit, just handheld with my small kit (K-S2 and a few Limited primes). The clouds kept catching my eye and I was looking for compositions to include them. When Luna crossed the water to this little island I could see this composition coming together but I had to move back a little and crouch to fit the clouds in. I took 10 or so similar exposures over a minute or so as she explored and this was the best of the bunch. I chimped to see if the clouds were blowing out and found they were so I set Ev to -2/3 so they didn't blow out (much). There was a big difference in light between the shaded foreground and sunlit clouds in the background.
1/125s, f/8, ISO 200 in Av mode, RAW (dng).
Processed in Lightroom 6: Punch preset on import, increased exposure, increased shadows, decreased highlights.
Finished in Nik Color Efex Pro: Detail Extractor, Brilliance & Warmth, maybe some Contrast Color Range (needs to be used sparingly)

Thanks very much for sharing. Couple of questions:

Punch preset?

Nik Color Efex Pro: Do you feel that that's what's giving the 3D effect in the foreground (water/dog/land)? Or, is the contrast? I need to give the Nik a try one of these days.

Anyway, very nice photograph. Serendipity and work make a good combination.

**mattb123** · 10-07-2015, 03:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kath

Thanks very much for sharing. Couple of questions:

Punch preset?

Nik Color Efex Pro: Do you feel that that's what's giving the 3D effect in the foreground (water/dog/land)? Or, is the contrast? I need to give the Nik a try one of these days.

Anyway, very nice photograph. Serendipity and work make a good combination.

Thanks!

Yeah, Punch is in the Lightroom General Presets preset group in Lightroom. I usually have it applied to my RAW files on import or they may look a little flat. That makes a good starting point for most images. It can make jpegs look a little over-cooked sometimes IMO but I rarely shoot jpeg.
The 3d effect is probably at least partially caused by this lens. It (and other Limiteds) are said to give a nice 3D-looking rendering. The Detail Extractor in Color Efex Pro probably exaggerates that effect even more.

Kath · 10-07-2015, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Thanks!

Yeah, Punch is in the Lightroom General Presets preset group in Lightroom. I usually have it applied to my RAW files on import or they may look a little flat. That makes a good starting point for most images. It can make jpegs look a little over-cooked sometimes IMO but I rarely shoot jpeg.
The 3d effect is probably at least partially caused by this lens. It (and other Limiteds) are said to give a nice 3D-looking rendering. The Detail Extractor in Color Efex Pro probably exaggerates that effect even more.

Hmmm. I haven't tended to use the presets, preferring to mess around with the sliders on my own. But I think I'll give that one a try and see what I see. And try the Nik as well. Thanks!

Cerique · 10-08-2015, 03:37 AM

Finally got my hands on one of these for a decent price used. A fantastic feeling lens, and the flare resistance/sunstars are great. Alas, something about the sharpness isn't quite what I expected, but I think it may just be the copy I've got. Center is pin sharp, and the edges are generally ok, but there seems to be a large area on the right/top-right side that is always out of focus/soft. Of course, it might just be me, but I can consistently get sharper shots across the frame with my sigma 10-20 easily. Maybe I was expecting too much from the 15? Either way, I'm going to send this one back and hope to find another! The 15mm limited will probably continue to control my mind until I can own one again

Unless someone can tell me I'm just doing something wrong/not seeing it right? Both taken at f/11, hyperfocal focus

Top left and top right 100% crops:

Middle left and middle right 100% crops:

Another couple, if this lens were sharp I don't think I'd take it off my K-7 for quite a while!

cantthink193 · 10-08-2015, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Cerique

Finally got my hands on one of these for a decent price used.

That last shot of the spider is a cracker, defocused top-right issues or not!

racingsnake · 10-08-2015, 03:59 AM

I think we all agree that da15 is not the sharpest tool in the shed but it's not the beauty of this lens.

**Rondec** · 10-08-2015, 04:08 AM

Path Beside the Wabash.

Cerique · 10-08-2015, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by cantthink193

That last shot of the spider is a cracker, defocused top-right issues or not!

Thanks!

Originally posted by racingsnake

I think we all agree that da15 is not the sharpest tool in the shed but it's not the beauty of this lens.

True, true. Perhaps I was expecting a little too much, I guess the corners/edges are the weakness that comes with this lens, just got to deal with it. No denying that other than that it's an absolute gem.

dcumpian · 10-08-2015, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by Cerique

Finally got my hands on one of these for a decent price used. A fantastic feeling lens, and the flare resistance/sunstars are great. Alas, something about the sharpness isn't quite what I expected, but I think it may just be the copy I've got. Center is pin sharp, and the edges are generally ok, but there seems to be a large area on the right/top-right side that is always out of focus/soft. Of course, it might just be me, but I can consistently get sharper shots across the frame with my sigma 10-20 easily. Maybe I was expecting too much from the 15? Either way, I'm going to send this one back and hope to find another! The 15mm limited will probably continue to control my mind until I can own one again

Unless someone can tell me I'm just doing something wrong/not seeing it right? Both taken at f/11, hyperfocal focus

Top left and top right 100% crops:

Middle left and middle right 100% crops:

Another couple, if this lens were sharp I don't think I'd take it off my K-7 for quite a while!

My copy is pretty much like yours. Not sure that any other copy would be any different. Once you are aware of it, you can learn to use composition to avoid the worst of it, or crop it if you feel the need. I leave it alone and no one has ever complained

Regards,
Dan

**mattb123** · 10-08-2015, 08:16 AM - **2 Likes**

K-S2 & DA 15 selfie. (x-post)
The light was so nice while I was out riding last night I had to get a shot with the only model I had handy, me!
Camera was balanced on my backpack on a rock. Tripod would have made a better shot but I don't like to carry it mountain biking.

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10-07-2015, 10:13 AM - 1 Like	#8941
turkiye2turkiye Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Turkey Posts: 214	K5IIs+15mm ltd,Hazindak Yaylası(Hazindak Plateau),Turkiye

10-07-2015, 10:26 AM	#8942
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	@mattb123 - Looking again at your photo #1 above, there is something that appeals to me about the presentation. I would love to hear some expanded details about your exposure, time of day, and, particularly post processing details. The colors are superb, as is the intensity. If you prefer, I can pm you, but perhaps others may be interested, if you have a moment to spare.

10-07-2015, 12:25 PM	#8943
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by turkiye2turkiye K5IIs+15mm ltd,Hazindak Yaylası(Hazindak Plateau),Turkiye I really like that one, thanks for sharing the image

10-07-2015, 12:38 PM	#8944
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Kath @mattb123 - Looking again at your photo #1 above, there is something that appeals to me about the presentation. I would love to hear some expanded details about your exposure, time of day, and, particularly post processing details. The colors are superb, as is the intensity. If you prefer, I can pm you, but perhaps others may be interested, if you have a moment to spare. I don't mind; glad you like it. Hopefully others won't mind either. It was a little after 6pm last night. This is ranch land that has been designated as public open space. It doesn't get used a lot so I usually have the place to myself and it's very close to where I live. Tomichi Creek runs through it and it's a nice spot for fishing, walking, and XC skiing in winter. I'd been shooting and walking the dog a bit, just handheld with my small kit (K-S2 and a few Limited primes). The clouds kept catching my eye and I was looking for compositions to include them. When Luna crossed the water to this little island I could see this composition coming together but I had to move back a little and crouch to fit the clouds in. I took 10 or so similar exposures over a minute or so as she explored and this was the best of the bunch. I chimped to see if the clouds were blowing out and found they were so I set Ev to -2/3 so they didn't blow out (much). There was a big difference in light between the shaded foreground and sunlit clouds in the background. 1/125s, f/8, ISO 200 in Av mode, RAW (dng). Processed in Lightroom 6: Punch preset on import, increased exposure, increased shadows, decreased highlights. Finished in Nik Color Efex Pro: Detail Extractor, Brilliance & Warmth, maybe some Contrast Color Range (needs to be used sparingly)

10-07-2015, 02:34 PM - 1 Like	#8945
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by turkiye2turkiye K5IIs+15mm ltd,Hazindak Yaylası(Hazindak Plateau),Turkiye Spectacular!

10-07-2015, 03:46 PM	#8946
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Originally posted by mattb123 I don't mind; glad you like it. Hopefully others won't mind either. It was a little after 6pm last night. This is ranch land that has been designated as public open space. It doesn't get used a lot so I usually have the place to myself and it's very close to where I live. Tomichi Creek runs through it and it's a nice spot for fishing, walking, and XC skiing in winter. I'd been shooting and walking the dog a bit, just handheld with my small kit (K-S2 and a few Limited primes). The clouds kept catching my eye and I was looking for compositions to include them. When Luna crossed the water to this little island I could see this composition coming together but I had to move back a little and crouch to fit the clouds in. I took 10 or so similar exposures over a minute or so as she explored and this was the best of the bunch. I chimped to see if the clouds were blowing out and found they were so I set Ev to -2/3 so they didn't blow out (much). There was a big difference in light between the shaded foreground and sunlit clouds in the background. 1/125s, f/8, ISO 200 in Av mode, RAW (dng). Processed in Lightroom 6: Punch preset on import, increased exposure, increased shadows, decreased highlights. Finished in Nik Color Efex Pro: Detail Extractor, Brilliance & Warmth, maybe some Contrast Color Range (needs to be used sparingly) Thanks very much for sharing. Couple of questions: Punch preset? Nik Color Efex Pro: Do you feel that that's what's giving the 3D effect in the foreground (water/dog/land)? Or, is the contrast? I need to give the Nik a try one of these days. Anyway, very nice photograph. Serendipity and work make a good combination.

10-07-2015, 03:53 PM - 1 Like	#8947
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Kath Thanks very much for sharing. Couple of questions: Punch preset? Nik Color Efex Pro: Do you feel that that's what's giving the 3D effect in the foreground (water/dog/land)? Or, is the contrast? I need to give the Nik a try one of these days. Anyway, very nice photograph. Serendipity and work make a good combination. Thanks! Yeah, Punch is in the Lightroom General Presets preset group in Lightroom. I usually have it applied to my RAW files on import or they may look a little flat. That makes a good starting point for most images. It can make jpegs look a little over-cooked sometimes IMO but I rarely shoot jpeg. The 3d effect is probably at least partially caused by this lens. It (and other Limiteds) are said to give a nice 3D-looking rendering. The Detail Extractor in Color Efex Pro probably exaggerates that effect even more.

10-07-2015, 06:43 PM	#8948
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Originally posted by mattb123 Thanks! Yeah, Punch is in the Lightroom General Presets preset group in Lightroom. I usually have it applied to my RAW files on import or they may look a little flat. That makes a good starting point for most images. It can make jpegs look a little over-cooked sometimes IMO but I rarely shoot jpeg. The 3d effect is probably at least partially caused by this lens. It (and other Limiteds) are said to give a nice 3D-looking rendering. The Detail Extractor in Color Efex Pro probably exaggerates that effect even more. Hmmm. I haven't tended to use the presets, preferring to mess around with the sliders on my own. But I think I'll give that one a try and see what I see. And try the Nik as well. Thanks!

10-08-2015, 03:37 AM	#8949
Cerique New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 10	Finally got my hands on one of these for a decent price used. A fantastic feeling lens, and the flare resistance/sunstars are great. Alas, something about the sharpness isn't quite what I expected, but I think it may just be the copy I've got. Center is pin sharp, and the edges are generally ok, but there seems to be a large area on the right/top-right side that is always out of focus/soft. Of course, it might just be me, but I can consistently get sharper shots across the frame with my sigma 10-20 easily. Maybe I was expecting too much from the 15? Either way, I'm going to send this one back and hope to find another! The 15mm limited will probably continue to control my mind until I can own one again Unless someone can tell me I'm just doing something wrong/not seeing it right? Both taken at f/11, hyperfocal focus Top left and top right 100% crops: Middle left and middle right 100% crops: Another couple, if this lens were sharp I don't think I'd take it off my K-7 for quite a while!

10-08-2015, 03:57 AM	#8950
cantthink193 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 74	Originally posted by Cerique Finally got my hands on one of these for a decent price used. That last shot of the spider is a cracker, defocused top-right issues or not!

10-08-2015, 03:59 AM	#8951
racingsnake Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 431	I think we all agree that da15 is not the sharpest tool in the shed but it's not the beauty of this lens.

10-08-2015, 04:08 AM	#8952
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Path Beside the Wabash.

10-08-2015, 04:15 AM	#8953
Cerique New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 10	Originally posted by cantthink193 That last shot of the spider is a cracker, defocused top-right issues or not! Thanks! Originally posted by racingsnake I think we all agree that da15 is not the sharpest tool in the shed but it's not the beauty of this lens. True, true. Perhaps I was expecting a little too much, I guess the corners/edges are the weakness that comes with this lens, just got to deal with it. No denying that other than that it's an absolute gem.

10-08-2015, 06:15 AM	#8954
dcumpian Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: King William, VA Posts: 83	Originally posted by Cerique Finally got my hands on one of these for a decent price used. A fantastic feeling lens, and the flare resistance/sunstars are great. Alas, something about the sharpness isn't quite what I expected, but I think it may just be the copy I've got. Center is pin sharp, and the edges are generally ok, but there seems to be a large area on the right/top-right side that is always out of focus/soft. Of course, it might just be me, but I can consistently get sharper shots across the frame with my sigma 10-20 easily. Maybe I was expecting too much from the 15? Either way, I'm going to send this one back and hope to find another! The 15mm limited will probably continue to control my mind until I can own one again Unless someone can tell me I'm just doing something wrong/not seeing it right? Both taken at f/11, hyperfocal focus Top left and top right 100% crops: Middle left and middle right 100% crops: Another couple, if this lens were sharp I don't think I'd take it off my K-7 for quite a while! My copy is pretty much like yours. Not sure that any other copy would be any different. Once you are aware of it, you can learn to use composition to avoid the worst of it, or crop it if you feel the need. I leave it alone and no one has ever complained Regards, Dan

10-08-2015, 08:16 AM - 2 Likes	#8955
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	K-S2 & DA 15 selfie. (x-post) The light was so nice while I was out riding last night I had to get a shot with the only model I had handy, me! Camera was balanced on my backpack on a rock. Tripod would have made a better shot but I don't like to carry it mountain biking.