The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

**Rondec** · 09-13-2015, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by plooksta

Quick question. I know the 15 is not WR, but has anyone any experience of using it in rain, or getting it wet? If so, any trouble? I want very much to use it conditions where it is very likely to get splashed. Just wondering...

I would probably use mine in a light drizzle, but wouldn't trust it in much more than that. The lens would probably be fine, but cameras don't do to well if any water gets past the lens.

johnc · 09-13-2015, 03:30 PM

Very nice, Rondec and Antifreez!

+1 I would not get the 15/body too wet. It's indeed a shame there's no WR options wider than 16mm .....

John

Antifreez · 09-13-2015, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by dcpropilot

Amazing Antifreez

thanks so much dcpropilot

**mattb123** · 09-13-2015, 10:33 PM - **2 Likes**

In Portland this week

Richard & Sheila · 09-14-2015, 02:43 AM - **1 Like**

Cloudscape behind Druridge Bay, Northumberland. Processed to give an infra-reddish impression.

plooksta · 09-14-2015, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I would probably use mine in a light drizzle, but wouldn't trust it in much more than that. The lens would probably be fine, but cameras don't do to well if any water gets past the lens.

thanks, I wonder if I could cobble together a gasket for the mount...

**UncleVanya** · 09-14-2015, 05:27 AM

People get lenscoat and similar for large telephoto lenses. I wonder if you can do something like that.

**Rondec** · 09-15-2015, 03:13 AM - **3 Likes**

DA 15 shot -- sunset from my front porch (I know I post a lot of photos with the same view, but there are some amazing sunsets this time of year)...

rojaba · 09-15-2015, 03:43 AM

Very early in this thread, someone mentioned the 15mm limited not just handles flare well, it actively encourages taking pics against the sun. I almost agree

(forgive the graining in the jpg conversion)

ntrao · 09-15-2015, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by rojaba

Very early in this thread, someone mentioned the 15mm limited not just handles flare well, it actively encourages taking pics against the sun. I almost agree (forgive the graining in the jpg conversion)

Some great star effect to the sun there, love it!!

**Hattifnatt** · 09-15-2015, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

DA 15 shot -- sunset from my front porch (I know I post a lot of photos with the same view, but there are some amazing sunsets this time of year)...

That's fine with me, I like that view. Very nice shot.

cantthink193 · 09-16-2015, 11:03 AM - **3 Likes**

I've only had the DA 15mm for a month or so, and I've been struggling a little with how to use it thus far. Had a few hits, but in general I've found it a little difficult. With practice, though, that's changing! Although this shot should've had a smaller aperture to get the whole thing tack-sharp, I'm still pleased with the result.

PS: Antifreez, that shot is a cracker!

**acoufap** · 09-16-2015, 11:59 AM

A pine tree that impressed me very much.

ntrao · 09-17-2015, 10:17 AM

My first pic in this club: Tomb of an emperor..

**UncleVanya** · 09-17-2015, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by cantthink193

I've only had the DA 15mm for a month or so, and I've been struggling a little with how to use it thus far. Had a few hits, but in general I've found it a little difficult. With practice, though, that's changing! Although this shot should've had a smaller aperture to get the whole thing tack-sharp, I'm still pleased with the result.

PS: Antifreez, that shot is a cracker!

Nice shot!

09-14-2015, 02:43 AM - 1 Like	#8855
Richard & Sheila Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 121	Clouds Cloudscape behind Druridge Bay, Northumberland. Processed to give an infra-reddish impression.

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09-13-2015, 03:12 PM	#8851
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by plooksta Quick question. I know the 15 is not WR, but has anyone any experience of using it in rain, or getting it wet? If so, any trouble? I want very much to use it conditions where it is very likely to get splashed. Just wondering... I would probably use mine in a light drizzle, but wouldn't trust it in much more than that. The lens would probably be fine, but cameras don't do to well if any water gets past the lens.

09-13-2015, 03:30 PM	#8852
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Very nice, Rondec and Antifreez! +1 I would not get the 15/body too wet. It's indeed a shame there's no WR options wider than 16mm ..... John

09-13-2015, 05:16 PM	#8853
Antifreez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 156	Originally posted by dcpropilot Amazing Antifreez thanks so much dcpropilot

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09-14-2015, 02:48 AM	#8856
plooksta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 158	Originally posted by Rondec I would probably use mine in a light drizzle, but wouldn't trust it in much more than that. The lens would probably be fine, but cameras don't do to well if any water gets past the lens. thanks, I wonder if I could cobble together a gasket for the mount...

09-14-2015, 05:27 AM	#8857
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	People get lenscoat and similar for large telephoto lenses. I wonder if you can do something like that.

09-15-2015, 03:13 AM - 3 Likes	#8858
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	DA 15 shot -- sunset from my front porch (I know I post a lot of photos with the same view, but there are some amazing sunsets this time of year)...

09-15-2015, 03:49 AM	#8860
ntrao Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: India Photos: Albums Posts: 384	Originally posted by rojaba Very early in this thread, someone mentioned the 15mm limited not just handles flare well, it actively encourages taking pics against the sun. I almost agree (forgive the graining in the jpg conversion) Some great star effect to the sun there, love it!!

09-15-2015, 03:54 AM	#8861
Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,625	Originally posted by Rondec DA 15 shot -- sunset from my front porch (I know I post a lot of photos with the same view, but there are some amazing sunsets this time of year)... That's fine with me, I like that view. Very nice shot.

09-16-2015, 11:03 AM - 3 Likes	#8862
cantthink193 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 74	I've only had the DA 15mm for a month or so, and I've been struggling a little with how to use it thus far. Had a few hits, but in general I've found it a little difficult. With practice, though, that's changing! Although this shot should've had a smaller aperture to get the whole thing tack-sharp, I'm still pleased with the result. PS: Antifreez, that shot is a cracker!

09-16-2015, 11:59 AM	#8863
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	A pine tree that impressed me very much.

09-17-2015, 10:17 AM	#8864
ntrao Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: India Photos: Albums Posts: 384	My first pic in this club: Tomb of an emperor..

09-17-2015, 10:22 AM	#8865
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Originally posted by cantthink193 I've only had the DA 15mm for a month or so, and I've been struggling a little with how to use it thus far. Had a few hits, but in general I've found it a little difficult. With practice, though, that's changing! Although this shot should've had a smaller aperture to get the whole thing tack-sharp, I'm still pleased with the result. PS: Antifreez, that shot is a cracker! Nice shot!