The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

v5planet · 03-28-2011, 06:42 PM

Hm silly question perhaps, but I'm afraid to experiment with my lens: are there pushcaps I should avoid using with this lens? That front element protrudes enough that I feel like mine will bump into it?

jaieger · 03-28-2011, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by the swede

Exellent work!

Thankyou swede!

Originally posted by Downfall

Great job with these photos, well done! What did you use for filter on the DA15?

Two shots from the weekend

Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd

Much thanks downfall, and very nice shots yourself! I love the post on the first shot.

I used a 10-stop B&W ND filter, as well as a Hoya circular polarizer (which passively takes off another 2 stops or so, maybe a bit more if it's actually polarizing too)

Originally posted by v5planet

Hm silly question perhaps, but I'm afraid to experiment with my lens: are there pushcaps I should avoid using with this lens? That front element protrudes enough that I feel like mine will bump into it?

I was worried about that too, but through some experimentation I've found that the newer pushcaps from Pentax (ie the one that comes with the K-x's kit lens) (well, that type - that's a 52mm, but the 49mm version is what I'm talking about, obviously) fit it fine.

If you're not certain, grab like a tiny blade of grass or fiber or something on the front element, put some double sided tape on the inside of your cap, and push the cap on, then take it off. If the grass/fiber/whatever is picked up by the tape, it's quite close if not outright touching (try to find thinner materials/make sure it doesn't stick up to make certain). And of course, if it's not picked up, you've tons of room to go.

Skullsroad · 03-28-2011, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

new ones from yesterday...we FINALLY had a break in the 10 straight days of rain, so the 15mm took me for a walk around Fisherman's Wharf.

Funny, I was thinking the same thing. Nice day (finally), day off from work, film to burn. Sounds like a recipe for shooting.

Didn't make it to the Wharf but I spent 3 hours in Chinatown and a few more down by the Ferry Building.

Downfall · 03-29-2011, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

MikeSF, that first one is my favorite but all three are top notch!

I agree!

Originally posted by jaieger

Much thanks downfall, and very nice shots yourself! I love the post on the first shot.

I used a 10-stop B&W ND filter, as well as a Hoya circular polarizer (which passively takes off another 2 stops or so, maybe a bit more if it's actually polarizing too)

Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks for sharing your setup. I was curious how you used the filters since the hood prohibits use of square filters I have heard. But that BW is a circular ,right?

Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd

rjpinaz · 03-29-2011, 07:39 PM

Grand Falls, Arizona!

acrollet · 03-29-2011, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by rjpinaz

Grand Falls, Arizona!

beautiful shot!

SpecialK · 03-29-2011, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by rjpinaz

Grand Falls, Arizona!

Very nice capture. When I was there in Sept '09, there was no water and I drove across the "river":-)

SpecialK · 03-29-2011, 08:28 PM

twitch · 03-29-2011, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by rjpinaz

Grand Falls, Arizona!

Superb

jsherman999 · 03-30-2011, 01:24 PM

.

Anyway, it was a good excuse to double back and just go to Cabelas to look at some boats and crap instead.

.

v5planet · 03-30-2011, 01:28 PM

Haha, omg, Cabela's. I spent an entire afternoon in one once. What an eerie place. But good food! I recommend the smoked elk sandwich or the venison brauts.

Ira · 03-30-2011, 02:29 PM

New lens purchase soon.

Not a member here yet, but maybe.

Love this lens, and I'll be back in a month after reviewing this entire thread.

If I wasn't unemployed, it would take me two months.

jaieger · 03-30-2011, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by Downfall

I agree!

Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks for sharing your setup. I was curious how you used the filters since the hood prohibits use of square filters I have heard. But that BW is a circular ,right?

Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd

Yep, it's a circular one. Stacked with my ND, it does vignette strongly/probably irrecoverably, as you can see in that shot, but in that particular case I didn't mind since it added to the mood imo. Also, love that stairs shot! That 15 sure seems to be a great fit with you

Originally posted by jsherman999

Anyway, it was a good excuse to double back and just go to Cabelas to look at some boats and crap instead.

.

Awesome stuff Jay!

My friends and I were all over the city yesterday, here're some shots from the outting...Why I decided carrying my tripod around for 8 hours wouldn't be tiring, I'll never know

v5planet · 03-30-2011, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by Ira

New lens purchase soon.

Not a member here yet, but maybe.

Love this lens, and I'll be back in a month after reviewing this entire thread.

If I wasn't unemployed, it would take me two months.

Ira, it is one of the best threads on this entire forum -- enjoy it! However, it's also one of the most dangerous for the wallet. Soon, perhaps, your mind will also be controlled.

Downfall · 03-31-2011, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by rjpinaz

Grand Falls, Arizona!

Nice one!

Originally posted by jaieger

Yep, it's a circular one. Stacked with my ND, it does vignette strongly/probably irrecoverably, as you can see in that shot, but in that particular case I didn't mind since it added to the mood imo. Also, love that stairs shot! That 15 sure seems to be a great fit with you

Ah ok I see thanks for your reply

. Thanks nice to hear. I was afraid at first that it was going to be hard to get used to the 15mm instead of my regular 40 but I guess that it is a lot easier than my 8mm fish-eye at least that one was a real contrast to the 40mm.

Originally posted by jsherman999

Anyway, it was a good excuse to double back and just go to Cabelas to look at some boats and crap instead.

Impressive set of photos there

Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd

03-30-2011, 01:24 PM	#1825
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Things I saw at the flood . Anyway, it was a good excuse to double back and just go to Cabelas to look at some boats and crap instead. .

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03-28-2011, 06:42 PM	#1816
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Hm silly question perhaps, but I'm afraid to experiment with my lens: are there pushcaps I should avoid using with this lens? That front element protrudes enough that I feel like mine will bump into it?

03-28-2011, 07:16 PM	#1817
jaieger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 586	Originally posted by the swede Exellent work! Thankyou swede! Originally posted by Downfall Great job with these photos, well done! What did you use for filter on the DA15? Two shots from the weekend Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd Much thanks downfall, and very nice shots yourself! I love the post on the first shot. I used a 10-stop B&W ND filter, as well as a Hoya circular polarizer (which passively takes off another 2 stops or so, maybe a bit more if it's actually polarizing too) Originally posted by v5planet Hm silly question perhaps, but I'm afraid to experiment with my lens: are there pushcaps I should avoid using with this lens? That front element protrudes enough that I feel like mine will bump into it? I was worried about that too, but through some experimentation I've found that the newer pushcaps from Pentax (ie the one that comes with the K-x's kit lens) (well, that type - that's a 52mm, but the 49mm version is what I'm talking about, obviously) fit it fine. If you're not certain, grab like a tiny blade of grass or fiber or something on the front element, put some double sided tape on the inside of your cap, and push the cap on, then take it off. If the grass/fiber/whatever is picked up by the tape, it's quite close if not outright touching (try to find thinner materials/make sure it doesn't stick up to make certain). And of course, if it's not picked up, you've tons of room to go.

03-28-2011, 09:58 PM	#1818
Skullsroad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 267	Originally posted by mikeSF new ones from yesterday...we FINALLY had a break in the 10 straight days of rain, so the 15mm took me for a walk around Fisherman's Wharf. Funny, I was thinking the same thing. Nice day (finally), day off from work, film to burn. Sounds like a recipe for shooting. Didn't make it to the Wharf but I spent 3 hours in Chinatown and a few more down by the Ferry Building.

03-29-2011, 07:47 AM	#1819
Downfall Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gothenburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 237	Originally posted by mattb123 MikeSF, that first one is my favorite but all three are top notch! I agree! Originally posted by jaieger Much thanks downfall, and very nice shots yourself! I love the post on the first shot. I used a 10-stop B&W ND filter, as well as a Hoya circular polarizer (which passively takes off another 2 stops or so, maybe a bit more if it's actually polarizing too) Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks for sharing your setup. I was curious how you used the filters since the hood prohibits use of square filters I have heard. But that BW is a circular ,right? Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd

03-29-2011, 07:46 PM	#1821
acrollet Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 351	Originally posted by rjpinaz Grand Falls, Arizona! beautiful shot!

03-29-2011, 08:18 PM	#1822
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Originally posted by rjpinaz Grand Falls, Arizona! Very nice capture. When I was there in Sept '09, there was no water and I drove across the "river":-)

03-29-2011, 08:28 PM	#1823
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481

03-29-2011, 08:40 PM	#1824
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by rjpinaz Grand Falls, Arizona! Superb

03-30-2011, 01:28 PM	#1826
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Haha, omg, Cabela's. I spent an entire afternoon in one once. What an eerie place. But good food! I recommend the smoked elk sandwich or the venison brauts.

03-30-2011, 02:29 PM	#1827
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	New lens purchase soon. Not a member here yet, but maybe. Love this lens, and I'll be back in a month after reviewing this entire thread. If I wasn't unemployed, it would take me two months.

03-30-2011, 02:41 PM	#1828
jaieger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 586	Originally posted by Downfall I agree! Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks for sharing your setup. I was curious how you used the filters since the hood prohibits use of square filters I have heard. But that BW is a circular ,right? Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd Yep, it's a circular one. Stacked with my ND, it does vignette strongly/probably irrecoverably, as you can see in that shot, but in that particular case I didn't mind since it added to the mood imo. Also, love that stairs shot! That 15 sure seems to be a great fit with you Originally posted by jsherman999 Anyway, it was a good excuse to double back and just go to Cabelas to look at some boats and crap instead. . Awesome stuff Jay! My friends and I were all over the city yesterday, here're some shots from the outting...Why I decided carrying my tripod around for 8 hours wouldn't be tiring, I'll never know

03-30-2011, 03:02 PM	#1829
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by Ira New lens purchase soon. Not a member here yet, but maybe. Love this lens, and I'll be back in a month after reviewing this entire thread. If I wasn't unemployed, it would take me two months. Ira, it is one of the best threads on this entire forum -- enjoy it! However, it's also one of the most dangerous for the wallet. Soon, perhaps, your mind will also be controlled.

03-31-2011, 01:23 AM	#1830
Downfall Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gothenburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 237	Originally posted by rjpinaz Grand Falls, Arizona! Nice one! Originally posted by jaieger Yep, it's a circular one. Stacked with my ND, it does vignette strongly/probably irrecoverably, as you can see in that shot, but in that particular case I didn't mind since it added to the mood imo. Also, love that stairs shot! That 15 sure seems to be a great fit with you Ah ok I see thanks for your reply . Thanks nice to hear. I was afraid at first that it was going to be hard to get used to the 15mm instead of my regular 40 but I guess that it is a lot easier than my 8mm fish-eye at least that one was a real contrast to the 40mm. Originally posted by jsherman999 Anyway, it was a good excuse to double back and just go to Cabelas to look at some boats and crap instead. Impressive set of photos there Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd