The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

**UncleVanya** · 12-11-2019, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by kcjonez

This image is Jordan Stream in Acadia National Park. I didn't bring a tripod so I leaned against a tree to get this shot.

Critically sharp? No. Impressionist? Perhaps. C.C. welcome as always.

K-3 / DA15ltd / f16 / 1 second hand held.

Looks good. I've done 4 stops under the recommended shutter speed (1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1,) in similar braced shots. Well done!

nocturnal · 12-11-2019, 09:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

The people on this thread get the most out of the lens regardless of any' defects' it is meant to have.
Keep on shooting and posting they are all liked by many.

Dave

Only photographers have defects

I lusted after this lens for years when I couldn't afford it..

I should have gone into debt to get it earlier

---------- Post added 11-12-19 at 16:13 ----------

Originally posted by kcjonez

This image is Jordan Stream in Acadia National Park. I didn't bring a tripod so I leaned against a tree to get this shot.

Critically sharp? No. Impressionist? Perhaps. C.C. welcome as always.

K-3 / DA15ltd / f16 / 1 second hand held.

Good attempt and nice composition/location but 1sec is beyond IBIS, using f8 here would have allowed 1/4sec and very possibly a non-wobbly photo depending on your wobbliness

I've did 4sec "handheld" but rested on a gatepost and got a sharp nightscape with Samyang 14mm @ f2.8

A monopod is even good with the camera forced against a tree

EssJay · 12-11-2019, 10:57 PM - **4 Likes**

K-01 + HD 15mm

juristkostya · 12-12-2019, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by kcjonez

1 second hand held.

evident reject

northcoastgreg · 12-12-2019, 03:18 PM - **6 Likes**

The bridge to Samao, shot hand-held with the KP:

Jonathan Mac · 12-14-2019, 02:10 AM - **6 Likes**

Looking up the spiral by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**luftfluss** · 12-14-2019, 10:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by kcjonez

This image is Jordan Stream in Acadia National Park. I didn't bring a tripod so I leaned against a tree to get this shot.

Critically sharp? No. Impressionist? Perhaps. C.C. welcome as always.

K-3 / DA15ltd / f16 / 1 second hand held.

When I'm in this kind of situation, where I want an overly-long exposure to smooth the water but don't have a tripod or somewhere to prop the camera, I usually shoot a brief burst of 3 or 4 images, because often the middle one or two wind up being the sharpest.

house · 12-14-2019, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

When I'm in this kind of situation, where I want an overly-long exposure to smooth the water but don't have a tripod or somewhere to prop the camera, I usually shoot a brief burst of 3 or 4 images, because often the middle one or two wind up being the sharpest.

I've always wondered but never asked. Why do you smooth the water ?

**luftfluss** · 12-14-2019, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by house

I've always wondered but never asked. Why do you smooth the water ?

Basically it's an artistic choice. Some folks like the contrast of smooth water against heavily-textured rocks and foliage. Of course it's not a realistic aesthetic, but it can be an appealing one.

Sometimes I'll take multiple shots with varying shutter speeds and sort out which I like better when I get home.

Sage97 · 12-15-2019, 10:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Man, it's been awhile since I took some pics. Here are a couple of indoor pics with the 15 mm.

Chris_K · 12-21-2019, 06:08 AM - **4 Likes**

SMC version

**volley** · 12-22-2019, 09:48 AM - **4 Likes**

SMC DA 15 limited on a K1 in crop mode, shot this afternoon.

x-posted

**Rondec** · 12-22-2019, 02:58 PM - **16 Likes**

Country Road at Sunrise

**kcjonez** · 12-23-2019, 02:55 PM - **10 Likes**

This evening. Pulled my muck boots on and stood in the mouth of the brook.
1 second at f16 on K-3
Mount Desert, Maine

dbs · 12-23-2019, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by kcjonez

This evening. Pulled my muck boots on and stood in the mouth of the brook.
1 second at f16 on K-3
Mount Desert, Maine

Lucky for us you have 'muck boots ' lovely shot

Dave

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12-11-2019, 08:33 AM	#11431
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by kcjonez This image is Jordan Stream in Acadia National Park. I didn't bring a tripod so I leaned against a tree to get this shot. Critically sharp? No. Impressionist? Perhaps. C.C. welcome as always. K-3 / DA15ltd / f16 / 1 second hand held. Looks good. I've done 4 stops under the recommended shutter speed (1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1,) in similar braced shots. Well done!

12-11-2019, 09:06 AM - 1 Like	#11432
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 507	Originally posted by dbs The people on this thread get the most out of the lens regardless of any' defects' it is meant to have. Keep on shooting and posting they are all liked by many. Dave Only photographers have defects I lusted after this lens for years when I couldn't afford it.. I should have gone into debt to get it earlier ---------- Post added 11-12-19 at 16:13 ---------- Originally posted by kcjonez This image is Jordan Stream in Acadia National Park. I didn't bring a tripod so I leaned against a tree to get this shot. Critically sharp? No. Impressionist? Perhaps. C.C. welcome as always. K-3 / DA15ltd / f16 / 1 second hand held. Good attempt and nice composition/location but 1sec is beyond IBIS, using f8 here would have allowed 1/4sec and very possibly a non-wobbly photo depending on your wobbliness I've did 4sec "handheld" but rested on a gatepost and got a sharp nightscape with Samyang 14mm @ f2.8 A monopod is even good with the camera forced against a tree

12-12-2019, 12:29 AM	#11434
juristkostya Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ukraine, Kharkov Posts: 1,225	Originally posted by kcjonez 1 second hand held. evident reject

12-12-2019, 03:18 PM - 6 Likes	#11435
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	The bridge to Samao, shot hand-held with the KP:

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Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Looking up the spiral by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

12-14-2019, 10:16 AM - 2 Likes	#11437
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by kcjonez This image is Jordan Stream in Acadia National Park. I didn't bring a tripod so I leaned against a tree to get this shot. Critically sharp? No. Impressionist? Perhaps. C.C. welcome as always. K-3 / DA15ltd / f16 / 1 second hand held. When I'm in this kind of situation, where I want an overly-long exposure to smooth the water but don't have a tripod or somewhere to prop the camera, I usually shoot a brief burst of 3 or 4 images, because often the middle one or two wind up being the sharpest.

12-14-2019, 12:51 PM	#11438
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by luftfluss When I'm in this kind of situation, where I want an overly-long exposure to smooth the water but don't have a tripod or somewhere to prop the camera, I usually shoot a brief burst of 3 or 4 images, because often the middle one or two wind up being the sharpest. I've always wondered but never asked. Why do you smooth the water ?

12-14-2019, 08:57 PM	#11439
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by house I've always wondered but never asked. Why do you smooth the water ? Basically it's an artistic choice. Some folks like the contrast of smooth water against heavily-textured rocks and foliage. Of course it's not a realistic aesthetic, but it can be an appealing one. Sometimes I'll take multiple shots with varying shutter speeds and sort out which I like better when I get home.

12-15-2019, 10:55 AM - 2 Likes	#11440
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,238	Man, it's been awhile since I took some pics. Here are a couple of indoor pics with the 15 mm.

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volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	SMC DA 15 limited on a K1 in crop mode, shot this afternoon. x-posted

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Country Road at Sunrise

12-23-2019, 04:22 PM	#11445
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by kcjonez This evening. Pulled my muck boots on and stood in the mouth of the brook. 1 second at f16 on K-3 Mount Desert, Maine Lucky for us you have 'muck boots ' lovely shot Dave