The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

**MSPX** · 08-27-2012, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by Deimos

gotta love the close focus mspx

really appreciate your comment!

you have to be soooooo close to your object, it's unbelievable - and you need to turn on the charm to get there, that's for sure!

looking forward to do some buildings and landscape the next few days...

**mattt** · 08-27-2012, 06:27 PM

I've watched this thread in quiet appreciation - Although I have DA 12-24 I've wanted the 15 Limited for its compactness and unimposing 49mm objective (but drat my 49-52 step ring doesnt fit so I'll have to buy a new size of ND filter)

I picked it up last night, and spent 2o mins with it this evening while walking the dog. Thanks for the inspiration and infecting me with mind control

disco_owner · 08-27-2012, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by mattt

I've watched this thread in quiet appreciation - Although I have DA 12-24 I've wanted the 15 Limited for its compactness and unimposing 49mm objective (but drat my 49-52 step ring doesnt fit so I'll have to buy a new size of ND filter)

I picked it up last night, and spent 2o mins with it this evening while walking the dog. Thanks for the inspiration and infecting me with mind control

Welcome to the Club Matt , Nice Image btw

Which ND filter did you managed to Acquire?

Abhir · 08-28-2012, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by Deimos

The second is fantastic

Thank you for appreciating

**mattt** · 08-28-2012, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by disco_owner

Welcome to the Club Matt , Nice Image btw

Which ND filter did you managed to Acquire?

None! I was referring to the lens itself.

All my filters are 52 or 77!- I was a slight perturbed the stepping ring won't fit inside the hood. I will have to wait till pay day to order up 49mm sized.

**dadipentak** · 08-28-2012, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by Abhir

around Pune, India

Wow--really beautiful!

**Deimos** · 08-28-2012, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

I'd agree. Have you tried it in B&W, btw?

Thanks for the suggestion after which I revisted the B&W, which got me my first explore!

(that I know of)

**klh** · 08-28-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by Abhir

K-x with the 15mm ltd. Weekend drive to the Sahyadris around Pune, India

Awesome photos and beautiful countryside. I'm flying to India on business this Friday (first time), and was planning on bringing only my 18-135 due to the rain in the forecast. Now you got me thinking maybe I should pack the 15 as well!

abacus07 · 08-28-2012, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by mattt

None! I was referring to the lens itself.

All my filters are 52 or 77!- I was a slight perturbed the stepping ring won't fit inside the hood. I will have to wait till pay day to order up 49mm sized.

You can make it work if you have an old 49mm filter to sacrifice. Just take the glass out and use it as a spacer. I personally found step rings bothersome and i bought a 49mm set to go with my 52mm set but I have a lot of 49mm lenses. I'm a little surprised that you don't have more.

disco_owner · 08-28-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by abacus07

You can make it work if you have an old 49mm filter to sacrifice. Just take the glass out and use it as a spacer. I personally found step rings bothersome and i bought a 49mm set to go with my 52mm set but I have a lot of 49mm lenses. I'm a little surprised that you don't have more.

That's a Good Suggestion abacus. just wondering if the 52 mm filter screwed into step-up ring which then screws into the spacer sitting Further forward may cause a very slight Vignetting ?

Edit: I've got plenty of spare 49 mm filters , I'll give it a try tonight..

2nd Edit : Sorry for the Diversion from Main Thread Folks

This set-up to me looks like it may cause slight Vignetting :-(

**Deimos** · 08-29-2012, 09:14 AM

nice one matt

Some more from my canoe trip

abacus07 · 08-29-2012, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by disco_owner

That's a Good Suggestion abacus. just wondering if the 52 mm filter screwed into steup ring which then screws into the spacer sitting Further forward may cause a very slight Vignetting ?

I wouldn't be surprised since pretty much everything causes vignetting on the DA15 aside from only using one filter.

yiptwo · 08-31-2012, 01:05 PM

K-5 + 15 ltd,
Tung Chung, HK

disco_owner · 09-01-2012, 03:39 AM - **1 Like**

K5 + 15Ltd

**mattt** · 09-01-2012, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by abacus07

You can make it work if you have an old 49mm filter to sacrifice. Just take the glass out and use it as a spacer. I personally found step rings bothersome and i bought a 49mm set to go with my 52mm set but I have a lot of 49mm lenses. I'm a little surprised that you don't have more.

Truth be told I do have more 49mm threaded lenses, but I find the filters harder to find in a store, and I actually prefer to business with b&m locations.

Deimos I could have sworn that was a Vancouver Island Lake... Though I have only been to Algonquin twice it makes sense. The canoe shots really put it into perspective (no mountains).

Great shot Disco

08-28-2012, 09:03 PM	#4600
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Originally posted by abacus07 You can make it work if you have an old 49mm filter to sacrifice. Just take the glass out and use it as a spacer. I personally found step rings bothersome and i bought a 49mm set to go with my 52mm set but I have a lot of 49mm lenses. I'm a little surprised that you don't have more. That's a Good Suggestion abacus. just wondering if the 52 mm filter screwed into step-up ring which then screws into the spacer sitting Further forward may cause a very slight Vignetting ? Edit: I've got plenty of spare 49 mm filters , I'll give it a try tonight.. 2nd Edit : Sorry for the Diversion from Main Thread Folks This set-up to me looks like it may cause slight Vignetting :-( Last edited by disco_owner; 08-29-2012 at 07:55 PM. Reason: corrected the explanation further and added some Photos

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08-27-2012, 02:15 PM	#4591
MSPX Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 30	Originally posted by Deimos gotta love the close focus mspx really appreciate your comment! you have to be soooooo close to your object, it's unbelievable - and you need to turn on the charm to get there, that's for sure! looking forward to do some buildings and landscape the next few days...

08-27-2012, 06:27 PM	#4592
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	I've watched this thread in quiet appreciation - Although I have DA 12-24 I've wanted the 15 Limited for its compactness and unimposing 49mm objective (but drat my 49-52 step ring doesnt fit so I'll have to buy a new size of ND filter) I picked it up last night, and spent 2o mins with it this evening while walking the dog. Thanks for the inspiration and infecting me with mind control

08-27-2012, 11:03 PM	#4593
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Originally posted by mattt I've watched this thread in quiet appreciation - Although I have DA 12-24 I've wanted the 15 Limited for its compactness and unimposing 49mm objective (but drat my 49-52 step ring doesnt fit so I'll have to buy a new size of ND filter) I picked it up last night, and spent 2o mins with it this evening while walking the dog. Thanks for the inspiration and infecting me with mind control Welcome to the Club Matt , Nice Image btw Which ND filter did you managed to Acquire?

08-28-2012, 02:14 AM	#4594
Abhir Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 68	Originally posted by Deimos The second is fantastic Thank you for appreciating

08-28-2012, 02:55 AM	#4595
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by disco_owner Welcome to the Club Matt , Nice Image btw Which ND filter did you managed to Acquire? None! I was referring to the lens itself. All my filters are 52 or 77!- I was a slight perturbed the stepping ring won't fit inside the hood. I will have to wait till pay day to order up 49mm sized.

08-28-2012, 04:33 AM	#4596
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Abhir around Pune, India Wow--really beautiful!

08-28-2012, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#4597
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by dadipentak I'd agree. Have you tried it in B&W, btw? Thanks for the suggestion after which I revisted the B&W, which got me my first explore! (that I know of)

08-28-2012, 05:02 PM	#4598
klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	Originally posted by Abhir K-x with the 15mm ltd. Weekend drive to the Sahyadris around Pune, India Awesome photos and beautiful countryside. I'm flying to India on business this Friday (first time), and was planning on bringing only my 18-135 due to the rain in the forecast. Now you got me thinking maybe I should pack the 15 as well!

08-28-2012, 06:39 PM	#4599
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	Originally posted by mattt None! I was referring to the lens itself. All my filters are 52 or 77!- I was a slight perturbed the stepping ring won't fit inside the hood. I will have to wait till pay day to order up 49mm sized. You can make it work if you have an old 49mm filter to sacrifice. Just take the glass out and use it as a spacer. I personally found step rings bothersome and i bought a 49mm set to go with my 52mm set but I have a lot of 49mm lenses. I'm a little surprised that you don't have more.

08-29-2012, 09:14 AM	#4601
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	nice one matt Some more from my canoe trip

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08-29-2012, 04:13 PM	#4602
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	Originally posted by disco_owner That's a Good Suggestion abacus. just wondering if the 52 mm filter screwed into steup ring which then screws into the spacer sitting Further forward may cause a very slight Vignetting ? I wouldn't be surprised since pretty much everything causes vignetting on the DA15 aside from only using one filter.

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09-01-2012, 06:01 AM	#4605
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by abacus07 You can make it work if you have an old 49mm filter to sacrifice. Just take the glass out and use it as a spacer. I personally found step rings bothersome and i bought a 49mm set to go with my 52mm set but I have a lot of 49mm lenses. I'm a little surprised that you don't have more. Truth be told I do have more 49mm threaded lenses, but I find the filters harder to find in a store, and I actually prefer to business with b&m locations. Deimos I could have sworn that was a Vancouver Island Lake... Though I have only been to Algonquin twice it makes sense. The canoe shots really put it into perspective (no mountains). Great shot Disco