DA15/4 pictures from Ned-B

creampuff · 02-03-2009, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by thibs

And? Should he open those RAWs with his teeth maybe?

It is you who is making the assumption that there are no adjustments made simply based on what was written in the past. I merely point out that neither you nor anyone else can possibly know if it is the case now. No need to get so defensive.

thibs · 02-04-2009, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

It is you who is making the assumption that there are no adjustments made simply based on what was written in the past. I merely point out that neither you nor anyone else can possibly know if it is the case now. No need to get so defensive.

That's not what you suggested or you shouldn't have quoted my previous post (either possibility). I was only pointing to what he did (what he said he did to be exact). It doesn't, indeed, imply he did the same this time.

But the way you replied, indicated that for you, 'processed with PS CS3' meant he fiddled with it. Which we dunno either.

dylansalt · 02-04-2009, 04:34 AM

A lot of lenses this wide have curved horizons and this provides just about a nice straight perspective - nice

ogl · 02-04-2009, 08:47 AM

I will buy DA15 in any case, if even this lens will have good corners only at f8.
Small with low distortion, good color and contrast, 15 mm.
Enough for me.

abraham_love · 02-04-2009, 08:48 AM

I read DA15/4 and thought that sounded exciting. Then I saw the pics and it reminded me that it's the opportunity, the photographer, the composition, the light that make good pictures. Not the lens. This looks like it could have come from a camera phone. Just a snap, as my Grandad would have said. Although I'd still like to own the lens. I'm glad I am reminded now and then that there's (far) more to it.

Like the first page of examples on this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/24545-why-i-lo...mm-f1-4-a.html ranging from high end fashion to a picture of some sand. The lens may help. But it won't get you there on its own.

**GaryM** · 02-04-2009, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by ogl

I will buy DA15 in any case, if even this lens will have good corners only at f8.
Small with low distortion, good color and contrast, 15 mm.
Enough for me.

Me too - finally a prime lens good for architecture.

jake123 · 02-04-2009, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by GaryM

Me too - finally a prime lens good for architecture.

Don't forget the DA12-24 shouldn't have much distortion at 15mm either.

fejker · 02-04-2009, 12:55 PM

The DA12-24 has very little distortion even on 12mm. But a fixed focal lens is different from a zoom ... contrast, sharpness etc.

jsherman999 · 02-04-2009, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

No problem — you cleverly said you couldn't think of one. I'm sure your wife knows that you are always forgetting to think of things which she knows you really ought to remember.

Matt, I will be PM-ing you for help the next time my wife stymies my plans with logic and accurate recollections of past conversations.

.

**GaryM** · 02-04-2009, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by jake123

Don't forget the DA12-24 shouldn't have much distortion at 15mm either.

I prefer to shoot with primes. Just my preference, not a subject for debate

**Eaglerapids** · 02-04-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by thibs

But the way you replied, indicated that for you, 'processed with PS CS3' meant he fiddled with it. Which we dunno either.

Ned has since stated in his blog that he made no corrections to his images except for using CS3 to convert the raw files.

ogl · 02-05-2009, 02:56 AM

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jsherman999 · 02-05-2009, 05:46 AM

Originally posted by ogl

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vitalsax · 02-05-2009, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Color and contrast are very good, but it seems to me that it's not sharp.

It is not the lens is the photographer!!!!!!!!

ewalk · 02-05-2009, 08:19 AM

I love the new DA Limiteds. So very small - they remind me of M-mount primes.

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02-03-2009, 06:08 PM	#31
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by thibs And? Should he open those RAWs with his teeth maybe? It is you who is making the assumption that there are no adjustments made simply based on what was written in the past. I merely point out that neither you nor anyone else can possibly know if it is the case now. No need to get so defensive.

02-04-2009, 12:59 AM	#32
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by creampuff It is you who is making the assumption that there are no adjustments made simply based on what was written in the past. I merely point out that neither you nor anyone else can possibly know if it is the case now. No need to get so defensive. That's not what you suggested or you shouldn't have quoted my previous post (either possibility). I was only pointing to what he did (what he said he did to be exact). It doesn't, indeed, imply he did the same this time. But the way you replied, indicated that for you, 'processed with PS CS3' meant he fiddled with it. Which we dunno either.

02-04-2009, 04:34 AM	#33
dylansalt Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,052	A lot of lenses this wide have curved horizons and this provides just about a nice straight perspective - nice

02-04-2009, 08:47 AM	#34
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	I will buy DA15 in any case, if even this lens will have good corners only at f8. Small with low distortion, good color and contrast, 15 mm. Enough for me.

02-04-2009, 08:48 AM	#35
abraham_love Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 51	I read DA15/4 and thought that sounded exciting. Then I saw the pics and it reminded me that it's the opportunity, the photographer, the composition, the light that make good pictures. Not the lens. This looks like it could have come from a camera phone. Just a snap, as my Grandad would have said. Although I'd still like to own the lens. I'm glad I am reminded now and then that there's (far) more to it. Like the first page of examples on this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/24545-why-i-lo...mm-f1-4-a.html ranging from high end fashion to a picture of some sand. The lens may help. But it won't get you there on its own.

02-04-2009, 10:59 AM	#36
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Originally posted by ogl I will buy DA15 in any case, if even this lens will have good corners only at f8. Small with low distortion, good color and contrast, 15 mm. Enough for me. Me too - finally a prime lens good for architecture.

02-04-2009, 11:40 AM	#37
jake123 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 130	Originally posted by GaryM Me too - finally a prime lens good for architecture. Don't forget the DA12-24 shouldn't have much distortion at 15mm either.

02-04-2009, 12:55 PM	#38
fejker Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 258	The DA12-24 has very little distortion even on 12mm. But a fixed focal lens is different from a zoom ... contrast, sharpness etc.

02-04-2009, 01:02 PM	#39
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by mattdm No problem — you cleverly said you couldn't think of one. I'm sure your wife knows that you are always forgetting to think of things which she knows you really ought to remember. Matt, I will be PM-ing you for help the next time my wife stymies my plans with logic and accurate recollections of past conversations. .

02-04-2009, 01:24 PM	#40
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Originally posted by jake123 Don't forget the DA12-24 shouldn't have much distortion at 15mm either. I prefer to shoot with primes. Just my preference, not a subject for debate

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02-04-2009, 08:43 PM	#41
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	Originally posted by thibs But the way you replied, indicated that for you, 'processed with PS CS3' meant he fiddled with it. Which we dunno either. Ned has since stated in his blog that he made no corrections to his images except for using CS3 to convert the raw files.

02-05-2009, 02:56 AM	#42
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	????????\|Yupoo.com\|??????\|???????? big file

02-05-2009, 05:46 AM	#43
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by ogl ????????\|Yupoo.com\|??????\|???????? big file Smaller version:

02-05-2009, 06:15 AM	#44
vitalsax Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: U.S. /Miami - Florida. Posts: 208	Originally posted by ogl Color and contrast are very good, but it seems to me that it's not sharp. It is not the lens is the photographer!!!!!!!!

02-05-2009, 08:19 AM	#45
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	I love the new DA Limiteds. So very small - they remind me of M-mount primes.