The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

**ryan_bien** · 01-17-2023, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by Mccsiz

Ryan_bien's centralized image of the young man appears to support Sunman's comment about a strong central foreground. This portrait demonstrates that the 15mm has artistic merit in the hands of an innovator like Ryan.

Cheers,
Loyd

My goodness thank you for the kind words!

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

Just curious what camera body was used for these photos? Very nice!

These were with the original K-3

**Mooncatt** · 01-17-2023, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by que es tu

Just got my 15mm limited last week! Been perusing this this thread to see what it can do! Awesome photos! I’ve got some learning to do! Thank you for the inspiration!

Which one did you get, the older green ring or newer red ring version. The green one is the SMC version and has straight aperture blades, making it known for its starburst. The red has curved blades if I'm not mistaken.

**que es tu** · 01-17-2023, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by Mooncatt

Which one did you get, the older green ring or newer red ring version. The green one is the SMC version and has straight aperture blades, making it known for its starburst. The red has curved blades if I'm not mistaken.

I found a mint condition HD version here on the Marketplace for a great price that I couldn’t pass up, box, papers, OEM caps, and pouch. Looks unused! I originally wanted the green ring for uniformity, but the price decided I am not that vain!

**Mooncatt** · 01-17-2023, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by que es tu

I originally wanted the green ring for uniformity, but the price decided I am not that vain!

Lol, right on.

**que es tu** · 01-17-2023, 01:38 PM

Interestingly, looking through the photos here, the distortion doesn’t seem to be as pronounced as it is made out to be. I suppose that’s due to proper framing and lens to subject distance? I have never used a lens this wide. Even my bridge camera is 24mm eq. Meanwhile I will keep studying!

**Rondec** · 01-18-2023, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by que es tu

Interestingly, looking through the photos here, the distortion doesn’t seem to be as pronounced as it is made out to be. I suppose that’s due to proper framing and lens to subject distance? I have never used a lens this wide. Even my bridge camera is 24mm eq. Meanwhile I will keep studying!

I don't think you see a bunch of photos of architecture in this thread. Distortion is most pronounced at the edges and isn't a problem with landscape photos as much. If you take photos of buildings or even have people too close to the edge of an image they will look a little funny.

**rayallen** · 01-18-2023, 01:27 PM - **17 Likes**

Originally posted by Rondec

I don't think you see a bunch of photos of architecture in this thread. Distortion is most pronounced at the edges and isn't a problem with landscape photos as much. If you take photos of buildings or even have people too close to the edge of an image they will look a little funny.

Here are a few architectural images taken with my K-3 and DA 15mm. I am quite happy with these.

Last edited by rayallen; 01-18-2023 at 02:23 PM.

**que es tu** · 01-19-2023, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

Here are a few architectural images taken with my K-3 and DA 15mm. I am quite happy with these.

Beautiful photos! I guess I am too inexperienced to see the defects, but these are photos are so nice!!

**rayallen** · 01-19-2023, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by que es tu

Beautiful photos! I guess I am too inexperienced to see the defects, but these are photos are so nice!!

Thank you for your kind comments. Despite what some people have said about this lens, it has never disappointed me. And that is all I care about.

Aaron28 · 01-20-2023, 06:51 PM - **5 Likes**

pentax K-r...da15ltd...130 frames at 20 sec

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-20-2023, 09:01 PM - **7 Likes**

During Nautical twilight the morning

**Rondec** · 01-21-2023, 04:29 AM - **9 Likes**

Country Road (DA 15 limited)

**Rondec** · 01-22-2023, 04:40 AM - **18 Likes**

After Sunset

(this shot with the K-01 -- sort of at the limits of my hand holding ability with the camera at 1/6 second exposure)

**que es tu** · 01-22-2023, 05:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aaron28

pentax K-r...da15ltd...130 frames at 20 sec

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

During Nautical twilight the morning

Originally posted by Rondec

Country Road (DA 15 limited)

Originally posted by Rondec

After Sunset

(this shot with the K-01 -- sort of at the limits of my hand holding ability with the camera at 1/6 second exposure)

Wow! These are all wonderfully beautiful photos!

**que es tu** · 01-22-2023, 09:48 AM - **3 Likes**

Here's a crop from while I was testing out my new used HDDA 15 mm Ltd

01-19-2023, 04:32 PM	#12129
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,926	Originally posted by que es tu Beautiful photos! I guess I am too inexperienced to see the defects, but these are photos are so nice!! Thank you for your kind comments. Despite what some people have said about this lens, it has never disappointed me. And that is all I care about. Last edited by rayallen; 01-21-2023 at 01:29 PM.

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01-17-2023, 11:07 AM	#12121
ryan_bien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2022 Photos: Albums Posts: 25	Originally posted by Mccsiz Ryan_bien's centralized image of the young man appears to support Sunman's comment about a strong central foreground. This portrait demonstrates that the 15mm has artistic merit in the hands of an innovator like Ryan. Cheers, Loyd My goodness thank you for the kind words! Originally posted by 87Duckfan Just curious what camera body was used for these photos? Very nice! These were with the original K-3

01-17-2023, 11:32 AM	#12122
Mooncatt Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,097	Originally posted by que es tu Just got my 15mm limited last week! Been perusing this this thread to see what it can do! Awesome photos! I’ve got some learning to do! Thank you for the inspiration! Which one did you get, the older green ring or newer red ring version. The green one is the SMC version and has straight aperture blades, making it known for its starburst. The red has curved blades if I'm not mistaken.

01-17-2023, 01:17 PM	#12123
que es tu Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,122	Originally posted by Mooncatt Which one did you get, the older green ring or newer red ring version. The green one is the SMC version and has straight aperture blades, making it known for its starburst. The red has curved blades if I'm not mistaken. I found a mint condition HD version here on the Marketplace for a great price that I couldn’t pass up, box, papers, OEM caps, and pouch. Looks unused! I originally wanted the green ring for uniformity, but the price decided I am not that vain!

01-17-2023, 01:26 PM	#12124
Mooncatt Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,097	Originally posted by que es tu I originally wanted the green ring for uniformity, but the price decided I am not that vain! Lol, right on.

01-17-2023, 01:38 PM	#12125
que es tu Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,122	Interestingly, looking through the photos here, the distortion doesn’t seem to be as pronounced as it is made out to be. I suppose that’s due to proper framing and lens to subject distance? I have never used a lens this wide. Even my bridge camera is 24mm eq. Meanwhile I will keep studying!

01-18-2023, 06:42 AM	#12126
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,079	Originally posted by que es tu Interestingly, looking through the photos here, the distortion doesn’t seem to be as pronounced as it is made out to be. I suppose that’s due to proper framing and lens to subject distance? I have never used a lens this wide. Even my bridge camera is 24mm eq. Meanwhile I will keep studying! I don't think you see a bunch of photos of architecture in this thread. Distortion is most pronounced at the edges and isn't a problem with landscape photos as much. If you take photos of buildings or even have people too close to the edge of an image they will look a little funny.

01-18-2023, 01:27 PM - 17 Likes	#12127
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,926	Originally posted by Rondec I don't think you see a bunch of photos of architecture in this thread. Distortion is most pronounced at the edges and isn't a problem with landscape photos as much. If you take photos of buildings or even have people too close to the edge of an image they will look a little funny. Here are a few architectural images taken with my K-3 and DA 15mm. I am quite happy with these. Last edited by rayallen; 01-18-2023 at 02:23 PM.

01-19-2023, 04:17 PM	#12128
que es tu Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,122	Originally posted by rayallen Here are a few architectural images taken with my K-3 and DA 15mm. I am quite happy with these. Beautiful photos! I guess I am too inexperienced to see the defects, but these are photos are so nice!!

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ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,058	During Nautical twilight the morning

01-21-2023, 04:29 AM - 9 Likes	#12132
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,079	Country Road (DA 15 limited)

01-22-2023, 04:40 AM - 18 Likes	#12133
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,079	After Sunset (this shot with the K-01 -- sort of at the limits of my hand holding ability with the camera at 1/6 second exposure)

01-22-2023, 05:33 AM - 1 Like	#12134
que es tu Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,122	Originally posted by Aaron28 pentax K-r...da15ltd...130 frames at 20 sec Originally posted by ramseybuckeye During Nautical twilight the morning Originally posted by Rondec Country Road (DA 15 limited) Originally posted by Rondec After Sunset (this shot with the K-01 -- sort of at the limits of my hand holding ability with the camera at 1/6 second exposure) Wow! These are all wonderfully beautiful photos!

01-22-2023, 09:48 AM - 3 Likes	#12135
que es tu Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,122	Here's a crop from while I was testing out my new used HDDA 15 mm Ltd

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