Q7 and 08-interesting........

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 08-06-2014, 09:44 PM - **2 Likes**

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.....flair on this one, taken at 5.9 mm

A few frames later, taken at 3.8 mm, the lens flare is still there but the streaks are gone

A few more from the same lens

**crewl1** · 08-06-2014, 09:58 PM

Nice shots, the 08 is calling me.
Maybe the pixie dust was being rearranged on that first shot.

**Mutters** · 08-06-2014, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

.....flair on this one, taken at 5.9 mm

A few frames later, taken at 3.8 mm, the lens flare is still there but the streaks are gone

A few more from the same lens

Isn't this just part of the wonderful world of optics, Heinrich?
The 08 is so well corrected for CAs and distortion, surely you'll have to forgive it for minor indiscretions

Plus, it's beautifully sharp, and your pictures show that. Thanks.

AB

**crewl1** · 08-06-2014, 10:12 PM

Oh, forgot to ask - are you using a hood? If not, JJC makes one now for less than 1/2 cost of OEM.
JJC Lens Hood for Pentax 08 Wide Zoom 3 8mm 5 9mm F3 7 4 Lens as Pentax Ph RBF49 | eBay

johnmflores · 08-06-2014, 10:14 PM

Looking at these photos is making me want to go back to Waterton Lakes. And it's making me want the Q7 and 08!

No photos!

**Mutters** · 08-06-2014, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Oh, forgot to ask - are you using a hood? If not, JJC makes one now for less than 1/2 cost of OEM.
JJC Lens Hood for Pentax 08 Wide Zoom 3 8mm 5 9mm F3 7 4 Lens as Pentax Ph RBF49 | eBay

Yes, agreed.
Got one myself and it works well.
.
AB

mythguy9 · 08-07-2014, 01:59 AM

Great photos.

And the flair is very similar to the ones on my Holga's toy lens...

jethro10 · 08-07-2014, 03:34 AM - **3 Likes**

I absolutely love my 08 and didn't realise how useful it would be, or how wide!, until I got it.
Never seen the flare though on the 08 yet.
Here is my one-off flare on the Kit 02 lens

**Michaelina2** · 08-07-2014, 05:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by crewl1

Oh, forgot to ask - are you using a hood? If not, JJC makes one now for less than 1/2 cost of OEM.
JJC Lens Hood for Pentax 08 Wide Zoom 3 8mm 5 9mm F3 7 4 Lens as Pentax Ph RBF49 | eBay

Another 08 JJC hood provider option... lower price + free shipping from NYC, USA.

JJC LH RBF49 Lens Hood for Pentax 08 Wide Zoom 3 8 5 9mm F3 7 4 Replace Ph RBF49 | eBay

Cheers... M

oscaletrains · 08-07-2014, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by jethro10

I absolutely love my 08 and didn't realise how useful it would be, or how wide!, until I got it.
Never seen the flare though on the 08 yet.
Here is my one-off flare on the Kit 02 lens

Wish I could get a wallpaper mural of that shot!

jethro10 · 08-07-2014, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by oscaletrains

Wish I could get a wallpaper mural of that shot!

click the picture, it takes you to flickr where you can download any size you want.

J

---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 03:07 PM ----------

What is the building/where is it, the one with the green roof, looks fantastic!
J

oscaletrains · 08-07-2014, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by jethro10

click the picture, it takes you to flickr where you can download any size you want.

J

---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 03:07 PM ----------

What is the building/where is it, the one with the green roof, looks fantastic!
J

It says, "The owner has disabled downloading of their photos"

"Wallpaper" as in 8' tall and 12' wide for a wall..., although it would make a nice desktop background also.

jethro10 · 08-07-2014, 08:06 AM

Well I certainly didn't mean to!
does this not get you the picture?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96757023@N08/12055826984/sizes/o/
Right click and save?
Failing that, i'll take another look or you can PM me an email address and I'll email you it.

oscaletrains · 08-07-2014, 08:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jethro10

Well I certainly didn't mean to!
does this not get you the picture?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96757023@N08/12055826984/sizes/o/
Right click and save?
Failing that, i'll take another look or you can PM me an email address and I'll email you it.

That did it, thanks!

CWRailman · 08-07-2014, 09:48 AM

Very nice sharp shots. Something I have not yet been able to get out of my Q when taking landscape shots so it must be operator error.
What F stop, shutter speed and ISO?
Are these .jpg images or shot RAW and then pushed through some PP?
Have you compared the 08 to the 01 Prime? I have the 01 and I wonder how they compare as far as sharpness.
These shots make me want to get back on the motorcycle and head up to Colorado for some shooting.
Thanks for sharing,
Denny

08-06-2014, 09:44 PM - 2 Likes	#1
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Q7 and 08-interesting........ Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. .....flair on this one, taken at 5.9 mm A few frames later, taken at 3.8 mm, the lens flare is still there but the streaks are gone A few more from the same lens

08-07-2014, 07:32 AM	#12
oscaletrains Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 172	Originally posted by jethro10 click the picture, it takes you to flickr where you can download any size you want. J ---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 03:07 PM ---------- What is the building/where is it, the one with the green roof, looks fantastic! J It says, "The owner has disabled downloading of their photos" "Wallpaper" as in 8' tall and 12' wide for a wall..., although it would make a nice desktop background also. Last edited by oscaletrains; 08-07-2014 at 07:41 AM.

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08-06-2014, 09:58 PM	#2
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Nice shots, the 08 is calling me. Maybe the pixie dust was being rearranged on that first shot.

08-06-2014, 09:59 PM	#3
Mutters Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 263	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann .....flair on this one, taken at 5.9 mm A few frames later, taken at 3.8 mm, the lens flare is still there but the streaks are gone A few more from the same lens Isn't this just part of the wonderful world of optics, Heinrich? The 08 is so well corrected for CAs and distortion, surely you'll have to forgive it for minor indiscretions Plus, it's beautifully sharp, and your pictures show that. Thanks. AB

08-06-2014, 10:12 PM	#4
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Oh, forgot to ask - are you using a hood? If not, JJC makes one now for less than 1/2 cost of OEM. JJC Lens Hood for Pentax 08 Wide Zoom 3 8mm 5 9mm F3 7 4 Lens as Pentax Ph RBF49 \| eBay

08-06-2014, 10:14 PM	#5
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Looking at these photos is making me want to go back to Waterton Lakes. And it's making me want the Q7 and 08! No photos!

08-06-2014, 10:15 PM	#6
Mutters Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 263	Originally posted by crewl1 Oh, forgot to ask - are you using a hood? If not, JJC makes one now for less than 1/2 cost of OEM. JJC Lens Hood for Pentax 08 Wide Zoom 3 8mm 5 9mm F3 7 4 Lens as Pentax Ph RBF49 \| eBay Yes, agreed. Got one myself and it works well. . AB

08-07-2014, 01:59 AM	#7
mythguy9 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 276	Great photos. And the flair is very similar to the ones on my Holga's toy lens...

08-07-2014, 03:34 AM - 3 Likes	#8
jethro10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lake District Posts: 222	I absolutely love my 08 and didn't realise how useful it would be, or how wide!, until I got it. Never seen the flare though on the 08 yet. Here is my one-off flare on the Kit 02 lens

08-07-2014, 05:05 AM - 1 Like	#9
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by crewl1 Oh, forgot to ask - are you using a hood? If not, JJC makes one now for less than 1/2 cost of OEM. JJC Lens Hood for Pentax 08 Wide Zoom 3 8mm 5 9mm F3 7 4 Lens as Pentax Ph RBF49 \| eBay Another 08 JJC hood provider option... lower price + free shipping from NYC, USA. JJC LH RBF49 Lens Hood for Pentax 08 Wide Zoom 3 8 5 9mm F3 7 4 Replace Ph RBF49 \| eBay Cheers... M

08-07-2014, 05:40 AM	#10
oscaletrains Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 172	Originally posted by jethro10 I absolutely love my 08 and didn't realise how useful it would be, or how wide!, until I got it. Never seen the flare though on the 08 yet. Here is my one-off flare on the Kit 02 lens Wish I could get a wallpaper mural of that shot!

08-07-2014, 07:01 AM	#11
jethro10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lake District Posts: 222	Originally posted by oscaletrains Wish I could get a wallpaper mural of that shot! click the picture, it takes you to flickr where you can download any size you want. J ---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 03:07 PM ---------- What is the building/where is it, the one with the green roof, looks fantastic! J

08-07-2014, 08:06 AM	#13
jethro10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lake District Posts: 222	Well I certainly didn't mean to! does this not get you the picture? https://www.flickr.com/photos/96757023@N08/12055826984/sizes/o/ Right click and save? Failing that, i'll take another look or you can PM me an email address and I'll email you it.

08-07-2014, 08:33 AM - 1 Like	#14
oscaletrains Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 172	Originally posted by jethro10 Well I certainly didn't mean to! does this not get you the picture? https://www.flickr.com/photos/96757023@N08/12055826984/sizes/o/ Right click and save? Failing that, i'll take another look or you can PM me an email address and I'll email you it. That did it, thanks!

08-07-2014, 09:48 AM	#15
CWRailman Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 510	Very nice sharp shots. Something I have not yet been able to get out of my Q when taking landscape shots so it must be operator error. What F stop, shutter speed and ISO? Are these .jpg images or shot RAW and then pushed through some PP? Have you compared the 08 to the 01 Prime? I have the 01 and I wonder how they compare as far as sharpness. These shots make me want to get back on the motorcycle and head up to Colorado for some shooting. Thanks for sharing, Denny