The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

steve1307 · 02-25-2012, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by mark lj

Standard dog walking pic from last Sunday.

Wow! That's great, love the clouds and the contrast in the foreground.

I'm not sure a "standard dog" could handle that sort of terrain.

My dog likes to sleep 1/2 the day and won't even leave the house!

Q: Is that the same preset/tweak as you used on your brilliant farrier shot from yesterday?

loco · 02-25-2012, 07:03 AM

Wow, mark lj, that's simply amazing!!

mark lj · 02-25-2012, 09:10 AM

Cheers guys. Not a massive walk Steve. Maybe 8/9 miles and about 3,000 feet of climbing. Not often I don't take my full kit but I just fancied taking the 15, 40 and 70 as I was carrying food/water for the boy as well. A couple of hours behind us on the same route another walker slipped and fell. He died instantly. Not good news - quite a few slippy patches underfoot.

Processing wise I just use LR3. On this occasion I went through the various presets I've set up and then played with levels/curves. I also used the brush to try and darken the sky as it was very bright and the downside of travelling light was that I had no grads with me. I've got CS5 and Silver Efex as well but I'm still in the midst if building a new computer and I'm not installing them until thats up and running.

**bpv_UW** · 02-25-2012, 01:20 PM - **2 Likes**

Another great shot, Mark! Just checked out your 500px galleries as well...very impressive.

Here's a couple more from August in the Canadian Rockies.

-Brandon

AlphaGAK20D · 02-25-2012, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

Finally, had many oppts to use my new 15mm. Wow - this lens is a treat!!

Here are a couple of faves from my recent trip to NM/AZ.

schnitzel von krumm · 02-26-2012, 07:12 AM

Hi guys,
I am looking to buy a WA or UWA lens for landscape photography.
I have the 18-135 WR and 35mm LTD but looking at the 15mm LTD for wider shots.

Perhaps this thread is a little bit bias but should I look at the alternate UWA zooms from the other guys instead (sigma, tamron, ect.)? 8mm seems like a rediculous viewing angle to pass up on right?

This is the main concern I have that 15mm isn't wide enough. But I have read that some landscape gurus prefer it... how does this work?

usrbrv8 · 02-26-2012, 10:39 AM

Had my first opportunity to shoot with the 15mm Limited yesterday evening. Sadly I missed the actual sunset and there is not much of interest to shoot in suburbia in Illinois in late February, especially when there is no snow. For just a quick walk around the neighbor hood I think this lens is a winner.

So here are my first few attempts.

Frank Reynolds Bobblehead Bokeh Test

Sunburst Test

Sunset 1

Sunset 2

Lamp at dusk

vespats · 02-26-2012, 02:29 PM

**fs999** · 02-26-2012, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

Wonderful shot Mark !

Wonderful colours and stars vespats !

B+W ND1000 30" F5.6

loco · 02-26-2012, 03:42 PM

Astounding shots, everyone on this page!! AlphaGAK, that moving train is incredible!

**mattb123** · 02-26-2012, 03:48 PM

I agree!

bickrs · 02-27-2012, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by AlphaGAK20D

Finally, had many oppts to use my new 15mm. Wow - this lens is a treat!!

Great Train Shot!!

Originally posted by vespats

...

Likewise, love the details and colours of this famous location!

102 seconds

nixite · 02-27-2012, 08:00 AM

I have looked to 100% for infinity focused images... Strange lens, center is excellent, but corners unacceptable

AlphaGAK20D · 02-27-2012, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by loco

Astounding shots, everyone on this page!! AlphaGAK, that moving train is incredible!

Originally posted by bickrs

Great Train Shot!!

Likewise, love the details and colours of this famous location!

102 seconds

Originally posted by nixite

I have looked to 100% for infinity focused images... Strange lens, center is excellent, but corners unacceptable

Thank you both and love your shot, bickrs. Also love the other shots posted - this thread is amazing; so many incredible shots. What a sweet, sweet lens!

mark lj · 02-27-2012, 08:28 AM

Processed this previously as a square but trying again with more in the background.

Train shot is superb by the way and like the le on the castle.

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02-25-2012, 05:15 AM	#3811
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Originally posted by mark lj Standard dog walking pic from last Sunday. Wow! That's great, love the clouds and the contrast in the foreground. I'm not sure a "standard dog" could handle that sort of terrain. My dog likes to sleep 1/2 the day and won't even leave the house! Q: Is that the same preset/tweak as you used on your brilliant farrier shot from yesterday?

02-25-2012, 07:03 AM	#3812
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Wow, mark lj, that's simply amazing!!

02-25-2012, 09:10 AM	#3813
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Cheers guys. Not a massive walk Steve. Maybe 8/9 miles and about 3,000 feet of climbing. Not often I don't take my full kit but I just fancied taking the 15, 40 and 70 as I was carrying food/water for the boy as well. A couple of hours behind us on the same route another walker slipped and fell. He died instantly. Not good news - quite a few slippy patches underfoot. Processing wise I just use LR3. On this occasion I went through the various presets I've set up and then played with levels/curves. I also used the brush to try and darken the sky as it was very bright and the downside of travelling light was that I had no grads with me. I've got CS5 and Silver Efex as well but I'm still in the midst if building a new computer and I'm not installing them until thats up and running.

02-25-2012, 01:20 PM - 2 Likes	#3814
bpv_UW Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 765	Another great shot, Mark! Just checked out your 500px galleries as well...very impressive. Here's a couple more from August in the Canadian Rockies. -Brandon

02-25-2012, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#3815
AlphaGAK20D Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alpharetta, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 302	Finally, had many oppts to use my new 15mm. Wow - this lens is a treat!! Here are a couple of faves from my recent trip to NM/AZ.

02-26-2012, 07:12 AM	#3816
schnitzel von krumm New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 18	Hi guys, I am looking to buy a WA or UWA lens for landscape photography. I have the 18-135 WR and 35mm LTD but looking at the 15mm LTD for wider shots. Perhaps this thread is a little bit bias but should I look at the alternate UWA zooms from the other guys instead (sigma, tamron, ect.)? 8mm seems like a rediculous viewing angle to pass up on right? This is the main concern I have that 15mm isn't wide enough. But I have read that some landscape gurus prefer it... how does this work?

02-26-2012, 10:39 AM	#3817
usrbrv8 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 47	Had my first opportunity to shoot with the 15mm Limited yesterday evening. Sadly I missed the actual sunset and there is not much of interest to shoot in suburbia in Illinois in late February, especially when there is no snow. For just a quick walk around the neighbor hood I think this lens is a winner. So here are my first few attempts. Frank Reynolds Bobblehead Bokeh Test Sunburst Test Sunset 1 Sunset 2 Lamp at dusk

02-26-2012, 02:29 PM	#3818
vespats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 128

02-26-2012, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#3819
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,635	Wonderful shot Mark ! Wonderful colours and stars vespats ! B+W ND1000 30" F5.6

02-26-2012, 03:42 PM	#3820
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Astounding shots, everyone on this page!! AlphaGAK, that moving train is incredible!

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02-26-2012, 03:48 PM	#3821
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I agree!

02-27-2012, 07:31 AM	#3822
bickrs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 327	Originally posted by AlphaGAK20D Finally, had many oppts to use my new 15mm. Wow - this lens is a treat!! Great Train Shot!! Originally posted by vespats ... Likewise, love the details and colours of this famous location! 102 seconds

02-27-2012, 08:00 AM	#3823
nixite Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Novosibirsk, Russia Photos: Gallery Posts: 37	I have looked to 100% for infinity focused images... Strange lens, center is excellent, but corners unacceptable

02-27-2012, 08:24 AM	#3824
AlphaGAK20D Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alpharetta, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 302	Originally posted by loco Astounding shots, everyone on this page!! AlphaGAK, that moving train is incredible! Originally posted by bickrs Great Train Shot!! Likewise, love the details and colours of this famous location! 102 seconds Originally posted by nixite I have looked to 100% for infinity focused images... Strange lens, center is excellent, but corners unacceptable Thank you both and love your shot, bickrs. Also love the other shots posted - this thread is amazing; so many incredible shots. What a sweet, sweet lens!

02-27-2012, 08:28 AM	#3825
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Processed this previously as a square but trying again with more in the background. Train shot is superb by the way and like the le on the castle.