The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

**mattb123** · 09-24-2012, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by dpc515

I have been thinking about this 15mm and just happened to land on this thread. Looking at the last four pages, I'm getting sucked in to a 15mm black hole...and the only way out I fear, is to spend about $550.00. ALL OF YOU'RE PICS ARE FANTASTIC!!!! (I have to have one).

But I was convinced that I wanted a 12-24mm to complement my 16-45mm.

(Not to mention the DA* 300mm I been watching). "LBA...I curse you"

Resistance is futile...

abacus07 · 09-25-2012, 01:11 AM

The more time I spend on here the more I want every lens including the ones that dpc mentions. Living abroad with substantially higher prices does slow down LBA though.

Here are a few from a birthday camping trip this weekend although I still have to get my favorite DA15 pic on flickr.

DCheeta · 09-25-2012, 12:12 PM

Indeed, the starburst of the 15 does give it away. Seen here on Dolores Street in San Francisco last weekend.

sinjin · 09-25-2012, 06:39 PM

Spotted this scene while cycling through a forest near home with my son. I'm a sucker for forest interior shots.

I was going to shoot it with my 35mm Macro Limited, but have been forcing myself to get to know my new 15mm and so gave it a go.

abacus07 · 09-25-2012, 07:05 PM

I was trying to find a bigger waterfall but the trail was more difficult to follow than I expected for a guide book waterfall. It turns out the trail was damaged and I needed to go further. This was an alright consolation prize which is actually one of my favorites that I have taken for awhile.

DogLover · 09-26-2012, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by sinjin

Spotted this scene while cycling through a forest near home with my son. I'm a sucker for forest interior shots.

I was going to shoot it with my 35mm Macro Limited, but have been forcing myself to get to know my new 15mm and so gave it a go.

Excellent composition and PP on this shot.

Crumal · 09-26-2012, 05:47 PM

This one really caught my eye too. Nice composition and saturation.

NickLarsson · 09-27-2012, 07:19 AM

sinjin · 09-27-2012, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by DogLover

Excellent composition and PP on this shot.

Originally posted by Crumal

This one really caught my eye too. Nice composition and saturation.

Thanks DogLover and Crumal! I'm slowly learning how to post-process photos, so good to hear from some that I didn't blow it.

Cheers,
Mark

Abhir · 09-27-2012, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by sinjin

Spotted this scene while cycling through a forest near home with my son. I'm a sucker for forest interior shots.

I was going to shoot it with my 35mm Macro Limited, but have been forcing myself to get to know my new 15mm and so gave it a go.

The versatility of this lens does not cease to amaze me...Thanks for delighting us with such a wonderful image !

abieleck · 09-28-2012, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by NickLarsson

Untitled by nzk909, on Flickr

Cool shot, great colors and wide range of textures. I like it

jeztastic · 09-28-2012, 09:12 AM

If anyone wants to sell me a DA15 please get in touch... The LBA is approaching chronic levels!

mdodrill · 09-28-2012, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by jeztastic

If anyone wants to sell me a DA15 please get in touch... The LBA is approaching chronic levels!

The used price is almost as much as the new purchase price

sinjin · 09-28-2012, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by mdodrill

The used price is almost as much as the new purchase price

And they go fast! I watched three 15mm Limiteds come and go on KEH.com in short order while I was building up my stash to buy one.

Careful about letting the photos in this thread fuel your LBA, though. That's how I got sucked in!

But, I found that getting images like the ones shown here usually requires a lot more work and/or talent with the 15mm than I'm used to (or have, in the case of talent) with other lenses. I was even considering sending mine back as a "bad copy" after my first 2 days with it! Cooler heads prevailed.

yiptwo · 09-28-2012, 10:26 AM - **1 Like**

K-5 + 15mm ltd, @ Tung Chung, Hong Kong

09-25-2012, 12:12 PM	#4758
DCheeta Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5	The telltale starburst Indeed, the starburst of the 15 does give it away. Seen here on Dolores Street in San Francisco last weekend. Attached Images

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09-24-2012, 08:04 PM	#4756
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by dpc515 I have been thinking about this 15mm and just happened to land on this thread. Looking at the last four pages, I'm getting sucked in to a 15mm black hole...and the only way out I fear, is to spend about $550.00. ALL OF YOU'RE PICS ARE FANTASTIC!!!! (I have to have one). But I was convinced that I wanted a 12-24mm to complement my 16-45mm. (Not to mention the DA* 300mm I been watching). "LBA...I curse you" Resistance is futile...

09-25-2012, 01:11 AM	#4757
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	The more time I spend on here the more I want every lens including the ones that dpc mentions. Living abroad with substantially higher prices does slow down LBA though. Here are a few from a birthday camping trip this weekend although I still have to get my favorite DA15 pic on flickr.

09-25-2012, 06:39 PM	#4759
sinjin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 242	Spotted this scene while cycling through a forest near home with my son. I'm a sucker for forest interior shots. I was going to shoot it with my 35mm Macro Limited, but have been forcing myself to get to know my new 15mm and so gave it a go.

09-25-2012, 07:05 PM	#4760
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	I was trying to find a bigger waterfall but the trail was more difficult to follow than I expected for a guide book waterfall. It turns out the trail was damaged and I needed to go further. This was an alright consolation prize which is actually one of my favorites that I have taken for awhile.

09-26-2012, 01:17 PM	#4761
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by sinjin Spotted this scene while cycling through a forest near home with my son. I'm a sucker for forest interior shots. I was going to shoot it with my 35mm Macro Limited, but have been forcing myself to get to know my new 15mm and so gave it a go. Excellent composition and PP on this shot.

09-26-2012, 05:47 PM	#4762
Crumal New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 4	This one really caught my eye too. Nice composition and saturation.

09-27-2012, 07:19 AM	#4763
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390

09-27-2012, 08:50 AM	#4764
sinjin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 242	Originally posted by DogLover Excellent composition and PP on this shot. Originally posted by Crumal This one really caught my eye too. Nice composition and saturation. Thanks DogLover and Crumal! I'm slowly learning how to post-process photos, so good to hear from some that I didn't blow it. Cheers, Mark

09-27-2012, 09:52 AM	#4765
Abhir Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 68	Originally posted by sinjin Spotted this scene while cycling through a forest near home with my son. I'm a sucker for forest interior shots. I was going to shoot it with my 35mm Macro Limited, but have been forcing myself to get to know my new 15mm and so gave it a go. The versatility of this lens does not cease to amaze me...Thanks for delighting us with such a wonderful image !

09-28-2012, 08:40 AM	#4766
abieleck Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 799	Originally posted by NickLarsson Untitled by nzk909, on Flickr Cool shot, great colors and wide range of textures. I like it

09-28-2012, 09:12 AM	#4767
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	If anyone wants to sell me a DA15 please get in touch... The LBA is approaching chronic levels!

09-28-2012, 09:25 AM	#4768
mdodrill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 231	Originally posted by jeztastic If anyone wants to sell me a DA15 please get in touch... The LBA is approaching chronic levels! The used price is almost as much as the new purchase price

09-28-2012, 09:53 AM	#4769
sinjin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 242	Originally posted by mdodrill The used price is almost as much as the new purchase price And they go fast! I watched three 15mm Limiteds come and go on KEH.com in short order while I was building up my stash to buy one. Careful about letting the photos in this thread fuel your LBA, though. That's how I got sucked in! But, I found that getting images like the ones shown here usually requires a lot more work and/or talent with the 15mm than I'm used to (or have, in the case of talent) with other lenses. I was even considering sending mine back as a "bad copy" after my first 2 days with it! Cooler heads prevailed.

09-28-2012, 10:26 AM - 1 Like	#4770
yiptwo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 242	K-5 + 15mm ltd, @ Tung Chung, Hong Kong