The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

jsherman999 · 12-03-2010, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Still working on this?

Yes! I got a bunch together, now I just have to finalize. There are a couple I think I had in mind that are no longer linked - going to ask the posters about those.

I plan to have the final list by the end of the weekend.

**dadipentak** · 12-04-2010, 05:32 AM

Beautiful, Andi!

ohyouloveme · 12-04-2010, 05:51 AM

andi, your photos are wonderfully composed. but they look a tad too contrasty to me. is that the way you process your pictures?

SMeK · 12-04-2010, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by andi

I wouldn't trust the reviews that much.
Many people update from a kit lens and get very excited about the new toy.
Look at the ratings, all the lenses are rated 9.8 or higher, what a joke.
You can only trust people who have enough experience with good glass.
I think 15mm Ltd is not that sharp and you might be disappointed
when you get your 2nd copy.
I tested it more today shooting mostly at f8 and it's still nowhere
as sharp as my Zeiss glass is. I know, I should have never bought that damn
Zeiss lenses

Look, I played more with the files and found out they are working nicely
with Nik Sharpnerer Pro - RAW Presharpener. I almost never needed to use it
on my Canon Zeiss files, but here it works really well.
I bought my Pentax system for the compact size, I'm not gonna extend it
too much with large lenses. That's why I don't want to buy the 12-24 zoom.
And I'm really happy with my other Limited primes including the 21 which
I think is sharper than the 15. 43, 77 and 70 are really good.
The good thing is the 15 creates good colors and contrast.
One example from tonight:

First of all - just wow. very nice pic.
I must ask you and all folks here in this thread is those pictures straight from the camera or post processed? i have K-x with 16-45, 15 and M 50 f1.7. All pictures in this thread looks so awesome and when I say that I am thinking of great colors, contrast and dinamic range? Thank you.

jaieger · 12-04-2010, 01:47 PM

Girl: Hurry up, we're going to be late!
Guy: Okay, are you ready yet?
Girl: No, give me fifteen more minutes!

Waiting.

I'm a bit late to the sunburst party

this shot was more for me to confirm the mythical sun-loving powers of this lens

Where the Sun don't shine:

**Clarkey** · 12-04-2010, 05:43 PM

Good work Jaieger! Love the first one.

Edit: Although If I have the cam in my hand it seems to be me dragging the chain.....

jsherman999 · 12-04-2010, 10:57 PM

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Last edited by jsherman999; 12-05-2010 at 01:12 AM.

jaieger · 12-05-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

Good work Jaieger! Love the first one.

Edit: Although If I have the cam in my hand it seems to be me dragging the chain.....

Thanks very much!

Hah, you should see when I do macros in a forest or whatever. No chain is moving me until every inch of whatever I'm shooting has been focus stacked!

Awesome shots jay!

In keeping with the spirit:

Up they go

Looks good

schimi76 · 12-05-2010, 02:23 PM

Skiing

greymda · 12-05-2010, 02:30 PM

amazing photo!

p.s. i would afraid to bring my camera in such a weather)

joakimfors · 12-05-2010, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by schimi76

Skiing

Wow! Oh, and happy independence day in a few minutes!

schimi76 · 12-05-2010, 02:39 PM

Thanks Joakimfors

**dadipentak** · 12-05-2010, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by greymda

amazing photo!

Absolutely!

Originally posted by greymda

p.s. i would afraid to bring my camera in such a weather)

I wouldn't venture out in weather like that--period.

And ditto on the Independence Day greetings.

jsherman999 · 12-05-2010, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by schimi76

Skiing

.

This shot takes my breath away - something that could have been cool-but-common - the 'common' has been completely extracted from this photo. Nice job.

.

paperbag846 · 12-05-2010, 04:51 PM

That skiing picture is beyond gorgeous.

12-04-2010, 01:47 PM	#1190
jaieger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 586	Girl: Hurry up, we're going to be late! Guy: Okay, are you ready yet? Girl: No, give me fifteen more minutes! Waiting. I'm a bit late to the sunburst party this shot was more for me to confirm the mythical sun-loving powers of this lens Where the Sun don't shine: Last edited by jaieger; 12-04-2010 at 02:18 PM.

12-04-2010, 10:57 PM	#1192
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Some winter . Last edited by jsherman999; 12-05-2010 at 01:12 AM.

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jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	so nice Originally posted by schimi76 Skiing . This shot takes my breath away - something that could have been cool-but-common - the 'common' has been completely extracted from this photo. Nice job. .

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12-03-2010, 09:59 PM	#1186
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by r0ckstarr Still working on this? Yes! I got a bunch together, now I just have to finalize. There are a couple I think I had in mind that are no longer linked - going to ask the posters about those. I plan to have the final list by the end of the weekend.

12-04-2010, 05:32 AM	#1187
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Beautiful, Andi!

12-04-2010, 05:51 AM	#1188
ohyouloveme Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 79	andi, your photos are wonderfully composed. but they look a tad too contrasty to me. is that the way you process your pictures?

12-04-2010, 06:33 AM	#1189
SMeK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 150	Originally posted by andi I wouldn't trust the reviews that much. Many people update from a kit lens and get very excited about the new toy. Look at the ratings, all the lenses are rated 9.8 or higher, what a joke. You can only trust people who have enough experience with good glass. I think 15mm Ltd is not that sharp and you might be disappointed when you get your 2nd copy. I tested it more today shooting mostly at f8 and it's still nowhere as sharp as my Zeiss glass is. I know, I should have never bought that damn Zeiss lenses Look, I played more with the files and found out they are working nicely with Nik Sharpnerer Pro - RAW Presharpener. I almost never needed to use it on my Canon Zeiss files, but here it works really well. I bought my Pentax system for the compact size, I'm not gonna extend it too much with large lenses. That's why I don't want to buy the 12-24 zoom. And I'm really happy with my other Limited primes including the 21 which I think is sharper than the 15. 43, 77 and 70 are really good. The good thing is the 15 creates good colors and contrast. One example from tonight: First of all - just wow. very nice pic. I must ask you and all folks here in this thread is those pictures straight from the camera or post processed? i have K-x with 16-45, 15 and M 50 f1.7. All pictures in this thread looks so awesome and when I say that I am thinking of great colors, contrast and dinamic range? Thank you.

12-04-2010, 05:43 PM	#1191
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Good work Jaieger! Love the first one. Edit: Although If I have the cam in my hand it seems to be me dragging the chain.....

12-05-2010, 11:03 AM	#1193
jaieger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 586	Originally posted by Clarkey Good work Jaieger! Love the first one. Edit: Although If I have the cam in my hand it seems to be me dragging the chain..... Thanks very much! Hah, you should see when I do macros in a forest or whatever. No chain is moving me until every inch of whatever I'm shooting has been focus stacked! Awesome shots jay! In keeping with the spirit: Up they go Looks good

12-05-2010, 02:30 PM	#1195
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	amazing photo! p.s. i would afraid to bring my camera in such a weather)

12-05-2010, 02:34 PM	#1196
joakimfors Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 237	Originally posted by schimi76 Skiing Wow! Oh, and happy independence day in a few minutes!

12-05-2010, 02:39 PM	#1197
schimi76 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 19	Thanks Joakimfors

12-05-2010, 03:01 PM	#1198
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by greymda amazing photo! Absolutely! Originally posted by greymda p.s. i would afraid to bring my camera in such a weather) I wouldn't venture out in weather like that--period. And ditto on the Independence Day greetings.

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12-05-2010, 04:51 PM	#1200
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	That skiing picture is beyond gorgeous.