The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

pinholecam · 07-01-2013, 05:21 AM - **1 Like**

Cycled out in the early hours, but when I got to the spot, it began to rain.
If anyone is wondering, the flare spots come from water droplets and I left the filter on (no fault of the DA15

)

gda13 · 07-01-2013, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

Two from Horseshoe Canyon, AB last weekend. My first taste of the AB badlands.
Didn't get to Drumheller due to the floods.

Interesting looking location...the second photo is particularly nice.

Originally posted by Aon

A few more from Iceland.

That waterfall is very nicely done!

HTR · 07-03-2013, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by pinholecam

Cycled out in the early hours, but when I got to the spot, it began to rain.
If anyone is wondering, the flare spots come from water droplets and I left the filter on (no fault of the DA15

)

Interesting lines in this pic pinholecam.

Here are some fireworks from Canada Day:

**mattb123** · 07-03-2013, 08:07 AM - **1 Like**

I took the family out on an after dinner drive last night for some wildflower viewing. They are great this year.
K-5 & DA15 5exp HDR

Edit to add: this was the background for the Channel 2 Weather this morning

Last edited by mattb123; 07-03-2013 at 10:05 AM.

**Rondec** · 07-03-2013, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by SMcGuire45

Howdy fellow 15mm's! It's been a while since I've posted on here and I've had my 15 for about a year now. It's easily my favorite lens and is on my K-5 99% of the time. With that being said the 15 does come with some heartache (at least my copy). Does anybody else have issues with extreme softness in the corners and even the edges on large landscape shots? I also have issues with a lot of CA, albeit on very high dynamic scenes which I know are an issue with pretty much any lens. I guess my question is is there anything I can do to help mitigate the softness? I used to focus 1/3rd into the scene, but the top corners were really soft, so now I center focus. I typically shot at f/8-f/11...have any other users found another aperture more useful for sharper dof on landscapes? Any info/help would be greatly appreciated! Here's 2 examples...

This image at 100% shows the mountain range in the top left corner is very soft! (Or perhaps I'm expecting too much?)

At 100% the tree's and greenery on the edge's are quite soft!

I don't think the DA 15 is for pixel peepers. Mine feels soft -- certainly below f8, but it just shines in the right situations. At the same time, my DA * 16-50 is quite a bit sharper at f4.

TenZ.NL · 07-03-2013, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

I took the family out on an after dinner drive last night for some wildflower viewing. They are great this year.
K-5 & DA15 5exp HDR

Edit to add: this was the background for the Channel 2 Weather this morning

Nice one!

Originally posted by Rondec

I don't think the DA 15 is for pixel peepers. Mine feels soft -- certainly below f8, but it just shines in the right situations. At the same time, my DA * 16-50 is quite a bit sharper at f4.

Same here but I feel it`s plenty sharp for a wide angle. I use it mainly as a landscape/long exposure lens, so most of the time it is stopped down to F8 or beyond.

And while posting here, I should contribute to the tread as well

Timing is everything

gda13 · 07-03-2013, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by HTR

Here are some fireworks from Canada Day:

I like the first one very much...great capture!

Originally posted by mattb123

Edit to add: this was the background for the Channel 2 Weather this morning

Hey congrats...sweet 5 exposure HDR, I'm still thinking on a potential tripod but looking forward to the possibilities

**Clarkey** · 07-03-2013, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by Ameiji

Nice perspective on 1st one!

Thank you!

**ManuH** · 07-03-2013, 04:04 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Rondec

I don't think the DA 15 is for pixel peepers. Mine feels soft -- certainly below f8, but it just shines in the right situations. At the same time, my DA * 16-50 is quite a bit sharper at f4.

I agree for the horizontal borders but in the center, I don't think there's many lens as sharp as the DA 15mm even at f/4. That's maybe why the borders disappoint. But in many situations it's not a big deal.

Another one of mine for this thread:

gda13 · 07-03-2013, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by ManuH

Another one of mine for this thread:

Fantastic lighting, composition and details...cheers!

**Rondec** · 07-04-2013, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by ManuH

I agree for the horizontal borders but in the center, I don't think there's many lens as sharp as the DA 15mm even at f/4. That's maybe why the borders disappoint. But in many situations it's not a big deal.

Beautiful photo.

I wouldn't disagree that the center is sharp at f4, but since this is mainly a landscape lens for me, I really want decent border sharpness as well. Maybe some of the issue has to do with field curvature as well. Not sure, but I don't shoot much at f4 with it anyway...

SMcGuire45 · 07-04-2013, 10:13 AM

I'm 99% a landscape shooter as well and I would agree the center is really great, but the edges and corners are quite soft...even stopped down. I still love the lens, but it has it's limitations for sure.

leptim · 07-05-2013, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by ManuH

I agree for the horizontal borders but in the center, I don't think there's many lens as sharp as the DA 15mm even at f/4. That's maybe why the borders disappoint. But in many situations it's not a big deal.

I am just a country boy, in my book that is a great shot....just sayin.

leptim · 07-05-2013, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

I took the family out on an after dinner drive last night for some wildflower viewing

Wow, great shot Matt

**dunerunner** · 07-05-2013, 05:31 PM

One from one of the wildfires in S. Colorado

07-01-2013, 05:37 AM	#5912
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by Clarkey Two from Horseshoe Canyon, AB last weekend. My first taste of the AB badlands. Didn't get to Drumheller due to the floods. Interesting looking location...the second photo is particularly nice. Originally posted by Aon A few more from Iceland. That waterfall is very nicely done! Last edited by gda13; 07-01-2013 at 08:30 AM.

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07-01-2013, 05:21 AM - 1 Like	#5911
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	Cycled out in the early hours, but when I got to the spot, it began to rain. If anyone is wondering, the flare spots come from water droplets and I left the filter on (no fault of the DA15 )

07-03-2013, 05:01 AM	#5913
HTR New Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 8	Originally posted by pinholecam Cycled out in the early hours, but when I got to the spot, it began to rain. If anyone is wondering, the flare spots come from water droplets and I left the filter on (no fault of the DA15 ) Interesting lines in this pic pinholecam. Here are some fireworks from Canada Day:

07-03-2013, 08:07 AM - 1 Like	#5914
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	I took the family out on an after dinner drive last night for some wildflower viewing. They are great this year. K-5 & DA15 5exp HDR Edit to add: this was the background for the Channel 2 Weather this morning Last edited by mattb123; 07-03-2013 at 10:05 AM.

07-03-2013, 10:59 AM	#5915
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by SMcGuire45 Howdy fellow 15mm's! It's been a while since I've posted on here and I've had my 15 for about a year now. It's easily my favorite lens and is on my K-5 99% of the time. With that being said the 15 does come with some heartache (at least my copy). Does anybody else have issues with extreme softness in the corners and even the edges on large landscape shots? I also have issues with a lot of CA, albeit on very high dynamic scenes which I know are an issue with pretty much any lens. I guess my question is is there anything I can do to help mitigate the softness? I used to focus 1/3rd into the scene, but the top corners were really soft, so now I center focus. I typically shot at f/8-f/11...have any other users found another aperture more useful for sharper dof on landscapes? Any info/help would be greatly appreciated! Here's 2 examples... This image at 100% shows the mountain range in the top left corner is very soft! (Or perhaps I'm expecting too much?) At 100% the tree's and greenery on the edge's are quite soft! I don't think the DA 15 is for pixel peepers. Mine feels soft -- certainly below f8, but it just shines in the right situations. At the same time, my DA * 16-50 is quite a bit sharper at f4.

07-03-2013, 01:53 PM	#5916
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	Originally posted by mattb123 I took the family out on an after dinner drive last night for some wildflower viewing. They are great this year. K-5 & DA15 5exp HDR Edit to add: this was the background for the Channel 2 Weather this morning Nice one! Originally posted by Rondec I don't think the DA 15 is for pixel peepers. Mine feels soft -- certainly below f8, but it just shines in the right situations. At the same time, my DA * 16-50 is quite a bit sharper at f4. Same here but I feel it`s plenty sharp for a wide angle. I use it mainly as a landscape/long exposure lens, so most of the time it is stopped down to F8 or beyond. And while posting here, I should contribute to the tread as well Timing is everything

07-03-2013, 03:22 PM	#5917
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by HTR Here are some fireworks from Canada Day: I like the first one very much...great capture! Originally posted by mattb123 Edit to add: this was the background for the Channel 2 Weather this morning Hey congrats...sweet 5 exposure HDR, I'm still thinking on a potential tripod but looking forward to the possibilities

07-03-2013, 03:53 PM	#5918
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by Ameiji Nice perspective on 1st one! Thank you!

07-03-2013, 04:04 PM - 6 Likes	#5919
ManuH Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,249	Originally posted by Rondec I don't think the DA 15 is for pixel peepers. Mine feels soft -- certainly below f8, but it just shines in the right situations. At the same time, my DA * 16-50 is quite a bit sharper at f4. I agree for the horizontal borders but in the center, I don't think there's many lens as sharp as the DA 15mm even at f/4. That's maybe why the borders disappoint. But in many situations it's not a big deal. Another one of mine for this thread:

07-03-2013, 04:10 PM	#5920
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by ManuH Another one of mine for this thread: Fantastic lighting, composition and details...cheers!

07-04-2013, 07:29 AM	#5921
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by ManuH I agree for the horizontal borders but in the center, I don't think there's many lens as sharp as the DA 15mm even at f/4. That's maybe why the borders disappoint. But in many situations it's not a big deal. Beautiful photo. I wouldn't disagree that the center is sharp at f4, but since this is mainly a landscape lens for me, I really want decent border sharpness as well. Maybe some of the issue has to do with field curvature as well. Not sure, but I don't shoot much at f4 with it anyway...

07-04-2013, 10:13 AM	#5922
SMcGuire45 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 59	I'm 99% a landscape shooter as well and I would agree the center is really great, but the edges and corners are quite soft...even stopped down. I still love the lens, but it has it's limitations for sure.

07-05-2013, 12:23 PM	#5923
leptim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fountain, CO Photos: Albums Posts: 611	Originally posted by ManuH I agree for the horizontal borders but in the center, I don't think there's many lens as sharp as the DA 15mm even at f/4. That's maybe why the borders disappoint. But in many situations it's not a big deal. I am just a country boy, in my book that is a great shot....just sayin.

07-05-2013, 12:26 PM	#5924
leptim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fountain, CO Photos: Albums Posts: 611	Originally posted by mattb123 I took the family out on an after dinner drive last night for some wildflower viewing Wow, great shot Matt

07-05-2013, 05:31 PM	#5925
dunerunner Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Black Hills Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	One from one of the wildfires in S. Colorado