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Scout · 07-06-2020, 01:41 PM

This week-end (after kitesurfing session), so sharp zoom

(The only drawback with this lens, as for me, is that the blues of the skies are something "poor" or not well rendered, I think)

North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 12

North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 5

North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 6

North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 3

North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 10

North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 7

dbs · 07-06-2020, 07:27 PM

Hi Scout

I have a 16 - 45 aswell and I find the richness of the sky colour is dependent on the position of the sun to your outlook.

Nice pictures.

Dave

**Weevil** · 07-06-2020, 08:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Scout

This week-end (after kitesurfing session), so sharp zoom

(The only drawback with this lens, as for me, is that the blues of the skies are something "poor" or not well rendered, I think)

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Scout

I have a 16 - 45 aswell and I find the richness of the sky colour is dependent on the position of the sun to your outlook.

Nice pictures.

Dave

Have you tried the addition of a Circular Polarizer (CPL) filter to help on the sky? (but losing a F stop)

dbs · 07-07-2020, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Have you tried the addition of a Circular Polarizer (CPL) filter to help on the sky? (but losing a F stop)

Hi Weevil.

Dave here , not as of yet.

Dave

Thagomizer · 07-07-2020, 01:33 PM - **1 Like**

Vanilla DA 55-300. Not AW, not PLM:

Planet of turtles.

**paulh** · 07-07-2020, 04:05 PM - **4 Likes**

DA18-135 on K5:

Scout · 07-09-2020, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Have you tried the addition of a Circular Polarizer (CPL) filter to help on the sky? (but losing a F stop)

Sorry for the late answer,
I should try indeed. It's true that in everyday use I don't take accessories with me. I think it's my best zoom lens, with very nice range (most of time at 16 mm !) but with old colour coating treatment

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Scout

I have a 16 - 45 aswell and I find the richness of the sky colour is dependent on the position of the sun to your outlook.

Nice pictures.

Dave

Thank you

Yes you are right, the position of the sun makes a lot of variations ... (maybe the large front glass)

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-09-2020, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Scout

Sorry for the late answer,
I should try indeed. It's true that in everyday use I don't take accessories with me. I think it's my best zoom lens, with very nice range (most of time at 16 mm !) but with old colour coating treatment

Thank you

Yes you are right, the position of the sun makes a lot of variations ... (maybe the large front glass)

All wide angle lenses have the graded blue view. You can see the viewfinder shows it. The only sure solution is in post processing. On FF (so-called) a 28mm lens will clearly show it.

**Rondec** · 07-16-2020, 05:28 AM - **3 Likes**

Grass and Light (DA 55-300)

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-16-2020, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Grass and Light (DA 55-300)

Very nice! The dragonfly is a nice touch.

**paulh** · 07-16-2020, 12:00 PM - **3 Likes**

DA18-135 on K5:

**Rondec** · 07-17-2020, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Very nice! The dragonfly is a nice touch.

Thanks.

kh1234567890 · 07-19-2020, 11:23 AM - **2 Likes**

**Rondec** · 07-19-2020, 02:24 PM - **3 Likes**

Egret

Brown Pelican

Both with the DA 55-300.

**paulh** · 07-20-2020, 04:32 PM - **2 Likes**

DA18-135 on K10D:

07-06-2020, 01:41 PM	#2581
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	DA 16-45 F4 with K70 This week-end (after kitesurfing session), so sharp zoom (The only drawback with this lens, as for me, is that the blues of the skies are something "poor" or not well rendered, I think) North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 12 North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 5 North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 6 North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 3 North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 10 North L.A. (for Loire-Atlantique Departement) 7

07-19-2020, 11:23 AM - 2 Likes	#2593
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	Da 12-24

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	Hi Scout I have a 16 - 45 aswell and I find the richness of the sky colour is dependent on the position of the sun to your outlook. Nice pictures. Dave

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Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,446	Originally posted by Scout This week-end (after kitesurfing session), so sharp zoom (The only drawback with this lens, as for me, is that the blues of the skies are something "poor" or not well rendered, I think) Originally posted by dbs Hi Scout I have a 16 - 45 aswell and I find the richness of the sky colour is dependent on the position of the sun to your outlook. Nice pictures. Dave Have you tried the addition of a Circular Polarizer (CPL) filter to help on the sky? (but losing a F stop)

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	Originally posted by Weevil Have you tried the addition of a Circular Polarizer (CPL) filter to help on the sky? (but losing a F stop) Hi Weevil. Dave here , not as of yet. Dave

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07-09-2020, 02:37 AM	#2587
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by Weevil Have you tried the addition of a Circular Polarizer (CPL) filter to help on the sky? (but losing a F stop) Sorry for the late answer, I should try indeed. It's true that in everyday use I don't take accessories with me. I think it's my best zoom lens, with very nice range (most of time at 16 mm !) but with old colour coating treatment Originally posted by dbs Hi Scout I have a 16 - 45 aswell and I find the richness of the sky colour is dependent on the position of the sun to your outlook. Nice pictures. Dave Thank you Yes you are right, the position of the sun makes a lot of variations ... (maybe the large front glass)

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Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Scout Sorry for the late answer, I should try indeed. It's true that in everyday use I don't take accessories with me. I think it's my best zoom lens, with very nice range (most of time at 16 mm !) but with old colour coating treatment Thank you Yes you are right, the position of the sun makes a lot of variations ... (maybe the large front glass) All wide angle lenses have the graded blue view. You can see the viewfinder shows it. The only sure solution is in post processing. On FF (so-called) a 28mm lens will clearly show it.

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07-16-2020, 08:39 AM	#2590
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Rondec Grass and Light (DA 55-300) Very nice! The dragonfly is a nice touch.

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07-17-2020, 02:22 AM	#2592
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,668	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Very nice! The dragonfly is a nice touch. Thanks.

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