Game Single in September 2015

noelpolar · 09-14-2015, 12:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Ok....to make all the LBA addicts here feel better about themselves.....my news.... I just ordered a HD DFA 150-450. So next months lens is organised...... I should be able get my daily shot without getting out of bed each day.

So since I started setting aside funds for a FF (not sure why I want a FF) I've bought a K85/1.8, K50/1.2, DA10-17, K30/2.8 and now a HD DFA 150-450......about $5,000 worth.....thats it....I'm done.

The HD DFA 150-450 will be my 1st weather proof lens..... I might swim with the whales next year with it....

Last edited by noelpolar; 09-14-2015 at 12:09 AM.

Sandy Hancock · 09-14-2015, 12:02 AM

Ooooh Noel, I *really* look forward to seeing what you do with that beauty!

And to lend some some balance to the equation, my Sigma 8-16 and DA*200 have both gone to new homes, despite them both giving me some really pleasing images during their brief tenure.

noelpolar · 09-14-2015, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Ooooh Noel, I *really* look forward to seeing what you do with that beauty!

And to lend some some balance to the equation, my Sigma 8-16 and DA*200 have both gone to new homes, despite them both giving me some really pleasing images during their brief tenure.

Did they stay in Australia?

Sandy Hancock · 09-14-2015, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Did they stay in Australia?

The Sigma has gone to Canada (Quebéc), the DA*200 to the Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne).

**OzzRod** · 09-14-2015, 03:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

Ok....to make all the LBA addicts here feel better about themselves.....my news.... I just ordered a HD DFA 150-450.

So Mrs noelpolar is still in Darwin eh?

noelpolar · 09-14-2015, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by OzzRod

So Mrs noelpolar is still in Darwin eh?

Ah yes...... I am unsupervised for all of September.....no worrying about being the first to greet the delivery person later in the week!

Upon reflection, the 4th of October could be a bit of a hump day though.....

utak · 09-14-2015, 05:26 AM - **1 Like**

Further to the discussion of the DA 10-17mm above, and for my own interest, I took photos of the same scene at 10mm and 17mm today to show the results at the fisheye-end and the less distorted end.

Personally, I don't use the lens much for landscapes. My super-resolving, less-distorted K28/3.5 is great for that (including stitches). I find the DA 10-17mm more useful as an urban walk-around in narrow European streets; for a "fun fishy" view; and occasional family/sports/buildings shots at f17. So here is quite a typical scene for my lens, where you can see the range of view and distortions.

Mrs Utak calls this lens the "fishbowl", and has no love for the distortions on the left, so it's not for everyone!

mholford · 09-14-2015, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by ripper2860

I'll offer 200 and can pay now. Just sayin.

---------- Post added 09-13-15 at 09:55 PM ----------

Just five 50s? You sir, have incredible self-restraint.

Of course... mind you I keep bookmarking super tak 50 1.4 early 8 element lenses - but so far haven't pulled the pin on one... Keep asking myself if I'll really pull it out and use it when there is a K1.2 sitting right next to it in the drawer.....

dakight · 09-14-2015, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by mholford

Of course... mind you I keep bookmarking super tak 50 1.4 early 8 element lenses - but so far haven't pulled the pin on one... Keep asking myself if I'll really pull it out and use it when there is a K1.2 sitting right next to it in the drawer.....

That's not the point... having it and being able to hold it up to the light and peer through it, fondle the sleek curves and marvel at the precision... *That* is the point. Actual images are just icing on the cake.

ripper2860 · 09-14-2015, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dakight

That's not the point... having it and being able to hold it up to the light and peer through it, fondle the sleek curves and marvel at the precision... *That* is the point. Actual images are just icing on the cake.

Finally. Someone that fully understands.

discharged · 09-14-2015, 02:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dakight

That's not the point... having it and being able to hold it up to the light and peer through it, fondle the sleek curves and marvel at the precision... *That* is the point. Actual images are just icing on the cake.

Originally posted by ripper2860

Finally. Someone that fully understands.

Ahhhh... And some lenses are better when admired off the camera...

noelpolar · 09-14-2015, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by discharged

Ahhhh... And some lenses are better when admired off the camera...

A bit like the opposite sex...... where ever your coming from.

mholford · 09-14-2015, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by dakight

That's not the point... having it and being able to hold it up to the light and peer through it, fondle the sleek curves and marvel at the precision... *That* is the point. Actual images are just icing on the cake.

Isn't that when you hold it up and whisper my precioussssss

**pepperberry farm** · 09-14-2015, 06:05 PM - **1 Like**

I will hug it and love it and call it George.....

**monochrome** · 09-14-2015, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

my name is Dave and I'm afflicted with GBA.....

(hi Dave....)

The Twelve Steps (for lenses, anyway)

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09-14-2015, 12:00 AM - 2 Likes	#406
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Ok....to make all the LBA addicts here feel better about themselves.....my news.... I just ordered a HD DFA 150-450. So next months lens is organised...... I should be able get my daily shot without getting out of bed each day. So since I started setting aside funds for a FF (not sure why I want a FF) I've bought a K85/1.8, K50/1.2, DA10-17, K30/2.8 and now a HD DFA 150-450......about $5,000 worth.....thats it....I'm done. The HD DFA 150-450 will be my 1st weather proof lens..... I might swim with the whales next year with it.... Last edited by noelpolar; 09-14-2015 at 12:09 AM.

09-14-2015, 12:02 AM	#407
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Ooooh Noel, I really look forward to seeing what you do with that beauty! And to lend some some balance to the equation, my Sigma 8-16 and DA*200 have both gone to new homes, despite them both giving me some really pleasing images during their brief tenure.

09-14-2015, 12:10 AM	#408
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Ooooh Noel, I really look forward to seeing what you do with that beauty! And to lend some some balance to the equation, my Sigma 8-16 and DA*200 have both gone to new homes, despite them both giving me some really pleasing images during their brief tenure. Did they stay in Australia?

09-14-2015, 12:17 AM	#409
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by noelpolar Did they stay in Australia? The Sigma has gone to Canada (Quebéc), the DA*200 to the Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne).

09-14-2015, 03:42 AM - 1 Like	#410
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322	Originally posted by noelpolar Ok....to make all the LBA addicts here feel better about themselves.....my news.... I just ordered a HD DFA 150-450. So Mrs noelpolar is still in Darwin eh?

09-14-2015, 04:59 AM	#411
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by OzzRod So Mrs noelpolar is still in Darwin eh? Ah yes...... I am unsupervised for all of September.....no worrying about being the first to greet the delivery person later in the week! Upon reflection, the 4th of October could be a bit of a hump day though.....

09-14-2015, 05:26 AM - 1 Like	#412
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Further to the discussion of the DA 10-17mm above, and for my own interest, I took photos of the same scene at 10mm and 17mm today to show the results at the fisheye-end and the less distorted end. Personally, I don't use the lens much for landscapes. My super-resolving, less-distorted K28/3.5 is great for that (including stitches). I find the DA 10-17mm more useful as an urban walk-around in narrow European streets; for a "fun fishy" view; and occasional family/sports/buildings shots at f17. So here is quite a typical scene for my lens, where you can see the range of view and distortions. Mrs Utak calls this lens the "fishbowl", and has no love for the distortions on the left, so it's not for everyone!

09-14-2015, 08:26 AM	#413
mholford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Photos: Albums Posts: 238	Originally posted by ripper2860 I'll offer 200 and can pay now. Just sayin. ---------- Post added 09-13-15 at 09:55 PM ---------- Just five 50s? You sir, have incredible self-restraint. Of course... mind you I keep bookmarking super tak 50 1.4 early 8 element lenses - but so far haven't pulled the pin on one... Keep asking myself if I'll really pull it out and use it when there is a K1.2 sitting right next to it in the drawer.....

09-14-2015, 02:18 PM	#414
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	Originally posted by mholford Of course... mind you I keep bookmarking super tak 50 1.4 early 8 element lenses - but so far haven't pulled the pin on one... Keep asking myself if I'll really pull it out and use it when there is a K1.2 sitting right next to it in the drawer..... That's not the point... having it and being able to hold it up to the light and peer through it, fondle the sleek curves and marvel at the precision... That is the point. Actual images are just icing on the cake.

09-14-2015, 02:20 PM - 1 Like	#415
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890	Originally posted by dakight That's not the point... having it and being able to hold it up to the light and peer through it, fondle the sleek curves and marvel at the precision... That is the point. Actual images are just icing on the cake. Finally. Someone that fully understands.

09-14-2015, 02:26 PM - 1 Like	#416
discharged Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: viking country Photos: Albums Posts: 276	Originally posted by dakight That's not the point... having it and being able to hold it up to the light and peer through it, fondle the sleek curves and marvel at the precision... That is the point. Actual images are just icing on the cake. Originally posted by ripper2860 Finally. Someone that fully understands. Ahhhh... And some lenses are better when admired off the camera...

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noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by discharged Ahhhh... And some lenses are better when admired off the camera... A bit like the opposite sex...... where ever your coming from.

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mholford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Photos: Albums Posts: 238	Originally posted by dakight That's not the point... having it and being able to hold it up to the light and peer through it, fondle the sleek curves and marvel at the precision... That is the point. Actual images are just icing on the cake. Isn't that when you hold it up and whisper my precioussssss

09-14-2015, 06:05 PM - 1 Like	#419
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	I will hug it and love it and call it George.....

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by pepperberry farm my name is Dave and I'm afflicted with GBA..... (hi Dave....) The Twelve Steps (for lenses, anyway)