The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

Davidw0815 · 03-21-2013, 06:47 AM - **2 Likes**

I finished processing my star trail images from last friday. This time I went for the shooting star effect:

**Kerrowdown** · 03-21-2013, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by NickLarsson

suspicious look

That's a great shot and I get that look from all my women, all of the time.

Brazeal · 03-21-2013, 10:08 AM

After an exhaustive comparison of the 15 Limited, Tamron and Sigma 17-50 2.8s, Pentax 16-45, 16-50, 12-24, Sigma 8-16, 10-20 and a few others, I made my decision and ordered the 15! I almost went with the Tamron 17-50 2.8 because it would be more practical as a walk around zoom and the price was reasonable, but the build quality was questionable. Of course, all of the incredible photos in this thread also heavily factored into my decision! Thank you for feeding into my LBA, and please don't tell the wife!

v5planet · 03-21-2013, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Davidw0815

I finished processing my star trail images from last friday. This time I went for the shooting star effect:

Great effect, David!

NickLarsson · 03-21-2013, 04:58 PM

junototoro · 03-21-2013, 05:47 PM

Is there a big difference between the field of view on the 15mm and the 18mm end of a zoom?? on k-5?

**mattt** · 03-21-2013, 06:51 PM

Looks like ~10 degrees greater FoV - and less distortion, and generally sharper.

**mattt** · 03-21-2013, 08:26 PM

Loving the work you all are posting in this thread.

Hand held night shot in "Vieux Montreal" or old Montreal from about a month ago.

v5planet · 03-21-2013, 09:42 PM - **1 Like**

Pioneer Square Alley

Sinister · 03-22-2013, 03:01 AM

Originally posted by junototoro

Is there a big difference between the field of view on the 15mm and the 18mm end of a zoom?? on k-5?

Huge difference! A few mm at the wide angle have much more impact than 50 at the long end.

Way · 03-22-2013, 02:13 PM

Registered just the other day and i thought i upload this picture from today.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-22-2013, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

Pioneer Square Alley

Wow, that's some long street, well seen and captured.

**mattb123** · 03-22-2013, 06:12 PM - **1 Like**

Solar halo this morning after a cold night camping.

v5planet · 03-22-2013, 11:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mattb123

Solar halo this morning after a cold night camping.

Very cool, Matt! I really do envy your outdoors adventures.

We had some perfect white puffy clouds this afternoon. Called for more long exposure:

Smith Tower

GnipGnop · 03-23-2013, 02:20 AM - **1 Like**

I'll contribute some of what I think are my best with this lovely little lens

500px.com/RobbieVize

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03-21-2013, 06:47 AM - 2 Likes	#5506
Davidw0815 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	I finished processing my star trail images from last friday. This time I went for the shooting star effect:

03-21-2013, 06:57 AM	#5507
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by NickLarsson suspicious look That's a great shot and I get that look from all my women, all of the time.

03-21-2013, 10:08 AM	#5508
Brazeal Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 277	After an exhaustive comparison of the 15 Limited, Tamron and Sigma 17-50 2.8s, Pentax 16-45, 16-50, 12-24, Sigma 8-16, 10-20 and a few others, I made my decision and ordered the 15! I almost went with the Tamron 17-50 2.8 because it would be more practical as a walk around zoom and the price was reasonable, but the build quality was questionable. Of course, all of the incredible photos in this thread also heavily factored into my decision! Thank you for feeding into my LBA, and please don't tell the wife!

03-21-2013, 10:22 AM	#5509
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by Davidw0815 I finished processing my star trail images from last friday. This time I went for the shooting star effect: Great effect, David!

03-21-2013, 04:58 PM	#5510
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390

03-21-2013, 05:47 PM	#5511
junototoro Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 262	Is there a big difference between the field of view on the 15mm and the 18mm end of a zoom?? on k-5?

03-21-2013, 06:51 PM	#5512
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Looks like ~10 degrees greater FoV - and less distortion, and generally sharper.

03-21-2013, 08:26 PM	#5513
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Loving the work you all are posting in this thread. Hand held night shot in "Vieux Montreal" or old Montreal from about a month ago.

03-21-2013, 09:42 PM - 1 Like	#5514
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Pioneer Square Alley

03-22-2013, 03:01 AM	#5515
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Originally posted by junototoro Is there a big difference between the field of view on the 15mm and the 18mm end of a zoom?? on k-5? Huge difference! A few mm at the wide angle have much more impact than 50 at the long end.

03-22-2013, 02:24 PM	#5517
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by v5planet Pioneer Square Alley Wow, that's some long street, well seen and captured.

03-22-2013, 06:12 PM - 1 Like	#5518
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Solar halo this morning after a cold night camping.

03-22-2013, 11:30 PM - 1 Like	#5519
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by mattb123 Solar halo this morning after a cold night camping. Very cool, Matt! I really do envy your outdoors adventures. We had some perfect white puffy clouds this afternoon. Called for more long exposure: Smith Tower

03-23-2013, 02:20 AM - 1 Like	#5520
GnipGnop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 130	I'll contribute some of what I think are my best with this lovely little lens 500px.com/RobbieVize