The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

Blue · 01-11-2010, 08:35 PM

J., this is your mind talking . . . send me the lens . . . it is for your own good . . .

jsherman999 · 01-12-2010, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Huh? I thought they were forged by elves and only
yield their full grace to those bearing rings of power...

Steve

Those were the prototypes. The ones we can buy now are forged in the
ether and delivered via whirlwind. Much more efficient method than an old
wizard-type knocking his staff on your door to hand-deliver each lens.

Originally posted by brecklundin

OK....you are offically and eve-ill human being, if
indeed you are only a mere human

...perhaps you work on commission
for one who used to acquire inventory via the purchase of souls...perhaps you
are yourself a victim and are powerless....but I can say this...you SUCK!!
hehehehe....because now I need yet another limited after replacing my 35ltd. I
want it, of all things, certain product shots. Given that sort of resolving power
this is a no brainer. Here I was going to be perfectly happy getting a Pentax
mount copy of my much missed Siggy 10-20/4-5.6 but nooooooo, you had to lead
me into temptation!! I have only one thing to say:

...

Breck, you've become unglued. Calmly open up another browser tab and order
the DA 15. Calmness and peace will overcome you.

Originally posted by Blue

J., this is your mind talking . . . send me the lens . . . it is for your own good . . .

Good try Blue, but that doesn't work any more! In fact, it's only worked on me
twice before when Gus somehow used mind trickery to get a couple lenses
from me. Now I'm on guard.

.

frank · 01-12-2010, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

That's pretty much what happened to me - tried it for a few snaps at the Pentax
road show, and got hooked. Looking forward to seeing your shots, Frank!

Got mine two days ago:

Haven't got chance to bring it out yet, but here are some photos I took w/ the lens borrowed from a friend a while ago:

**rparmar** · 01-12-2010, 10:04 PM

Late to this thread, J, but I have to thank you for all the nice images as usual. I waited for the release and reviews of the DA15, expecting it to trump what was already available from Pentax, especially for the price. It didn't, so I bought the DA12-24. But I am sure those who want a smaller lens can't go far wrong here. It's just that for me a zoom makes sense in the wide end, since a small change makes a big impact on the image.

But had I seen this thread I might have chosen differently.

Originally posted by Damn Brit

The quality of the images by the OP are in large part to the man behind the camera JSherman. He has a certain Jeune ce quoi when it comes to making a lens sing.

I agree with you, but I think you are expressing in French a sort of twisted surprise that he is young.

RBellavance · 01-12-2010, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

I agree with you, but I think you are expressing in French a sort of twisted surprise that he is young.

LOL Robin! For reference, the correct way to write that expression is "a certain je ne sais quoi".

deadwolfbones · 01-12-2010, 10:48 PM

Gary speaks French like a true Englishman.

walter · 01-12-2010, 11:03 PM - **4 Likes**

This lens has very quickly become one of my favorites, and has displaced the 21 as the lens that is on my camera by default. One thing that's great about this lens that doesn't get much mention the lack of purple fringing. The only other lenses I have that do better in this area are a couple of voigtlander apochromatics, which seems pretty amazing for such a little wide angle lens.

Here's a few from my first trip with the lens (I bought it for this trip).

Pictures are from Glacier National Park and Waterton

deadwolfbones · 01-12-2010, 11:06 PM

Damn, Walter. Nice stuff!

goddo31 · 01-12-2010, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Damn, Walter. Nice stuff!

Yeah, beautiful!
[small] part of me is wanting this thread to die, so I don't get 'forced' to ordering the lens when I next get paid (2 days time). I think walter just blew that, as I want to get this for my next trip!!

nice photos in this thread.

nulla · 01-12-2010, 11:52 PM

that last shot is a ripper Walter

cheers

Neil

Andrew Faires · 01-13-2010, 04:27 AM

Frank, Walter, you're not helping me!

Beautiful shots!

pcarfan · 01-13-2010, 05:35 AM

I checked my e-mail today and one from Amazon claims a DA15/4 is being shipped to my address.....all I remember is looking at some pictures posted here and the Amazon website, and then it's all a blank to me ................there must be something to this mind control......that's my story and I am sticking to it when the package arrives at my doorstep

**Rondec** · 01-13-2010, 05:46 AM - **1 Like**

The thing that amazes me, is the lack of distortion in those photos. If I took photos of my son with my DA 16-50 at 16mm, he would look like one of the Na'vi.

stevebrot · 01-13-2010, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Damn, Walter. Nice stuff!

+1

Steve

(Totally floored...really!)

**rparmar** · 01-13-2010, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Gary speaks French like a true Englishman.

Mine is about the same, which is why I can pick up on the joke!

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Damn, Walter. Nice stuff!

Indeed!

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01-11-2010, 08:35 PM	#61
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	J., this is your mind talking . . . send me the lens . . . it is for your own good . . .

01-12-2010, 03:29 PM	#62
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Huh? I thought they were forged by elves and only yield their full grace to those bearing rings of power... Steve Those were the prototypes. The ones we can buy now are forged in the ether and delivered via whirlwind. Much more efficient method than an old wizard-type knocking his staff on your door to hand-deliver each lens. Originally posted by brecklundin OK....you are offically and eve-ill human being, if indeed you are only a mere human ...perhaps you work on commission for one who used to acquire inventory via the purchase of souls...perhaps you are yourself a victim and are powerless....but I can say this...you SUCK!! hehehehe....because now I need yet another limited after replacing my 35ltd. I want it, of all things, certain product shots. Given that sort of resolving power this is a no brainer. Here I was going to be perfectly happy getting a Pentax mount copy of my much missed Siggy 10-20/4-5.6 but nooooooo, you had to lead me into temptation!! I have only one thing to say: ... Breck, you've become unglued. Calmly open up another browser tab and order the DA 15. Calmness and peace will overcome you. Originally posted by Blue J., this is your mind talking . . . send me the lens . . . it is for your own good . . . Good try Blue, but that doesn't work any more! In fact, it's only worked on me twice before when Gus somehow used mind trickery to get a couple lenses from me. Now I'm on guard. .

01-12-2010, 07:19 PM	#63
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by jsherman999 That's pretty much what happened to me - tried it for a few snaps at the Pentax road show, and got hooked. Looking forward to seeing your shots, Frank! Got mine two days ago: Haven't got chance to bring it out yet, but here are some photos I took w/ the lens borrowed from a friend a while ago:

01-12-2010, 10:04 PM	#64
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Late to this thread, J, but I have to thank you for all the nice images as usual. I waited for the release and reviews of the DA15, expecting it to trump what was already available from Pentax, especially for the price. It didn't, so I bought the DA12-24. But I am sure those who want a smaller lens can't go far wrong here. It's just that for me a zoom makes sense in the wide end, since a small change makes a big impact on the image. But had I seen this thread I might have chosen differently. Originally posted by Damn Brit The quality of the images by the OP are in large part to the man behind the camera JSherman. He has a certain Jeune ce quoi when it comes to making a lens sing. I agree with you, but I think you are expressing in French a sort of twisted surprise that he is young.

01-12-2010, 10:33 PM	#65
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by rparmar I agree with you, but I think you are expressing in French a sort of twisted surprise that he is young. LOL Robin! For reference, the correct way to write that expression is "a certain je ne sais quoi".

01-12-2010, 10:48 PM	#66
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Gary speaks French like a true Englishman.

01-12-2010, 11:03 PM - 4 Likes	#67
walter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	This lens has very quickly become one of my favorites, and has displaced the 21 as the lens that is on my camera by default. One thing that's great about this lens that doesn't get much mention the lack of purple fringing. The only other lenses I have that do better in this area are a couple of voigtlander apochromatics, which seems pretty amazing for such a little wide angle lens. Here's a few from my first trip with the lens (I bought it for this trip). Pictures are from Glacier National Park and Waterton

01-12-2010, 11:06 PM	#68
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Damn, Walter. Nice stuff!

01-12-2010, 11:16 PM	#69
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Damn, Walter. Nice stuff! Yeah, beautiful! [small] part of me is wanting this thread to die, so I don't get 'forced' to ordering the lens when I next get paid (2 days time). I think walter just blew that, as I want to get this for my next trip!! nice photos in this thread.

01-12-2010, 11:52 PM	#70
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	that last shot is a ripper Walter cheers Neil

01-13-2010, 04:27 AM	#71
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	Frank, Walter, you're not helping me! Beautiful shots!

01-13-2010, 05:35 AM	#72
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	I checked my e-mail today and one from Amazon claims a DA15/4 is being shipped to my address.....all I remember is looking at some pictures posted here and the Amazon website, and then it's all a blank to me ................there must be something to this mind control......that's my story and I am sticking to it when the package arrives at my doorstep

01-13-2010, 05:46 AM - 1 Like	#73
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	The thing that amazes me, is the lack of distortion in those photos. If I took photos of my son with my DA 16-50 at 16mm, he would look like one of the Na'vi.

01-13-2010, 10:41 AM	#74
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Damn, Walter. Nice stuff! +1 Steve (Totally floored...really!)

01-13-2010, 12:31 PM	#75
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Gary speaks French like a true Englishman. Mine is about the same, which is why I can pick up on the joke! Originally posted by deadwolfbones Damn, Walter. Nice stuff! Indeed!