The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

rustynail925 · 05-05-2010, 09:45 AM

I think it looks better on the K7

xGene · 05-05-2010, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

There are a few more listed at B&H. 49mm circular polarizer filter slim

Thanks Audiobomber. Yes, this is the quality I am talking about! The Rodenstock is in the same price range as the MC Helio. Got it from TheCameraStore in Calgary actually. You don't want to put a crappy filter on a lens like this.

Also fits the DA21mm, DA35mm, FA43 and many more great lenses.

xGene

audiobomber · 05-05-2010, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by xGene

Also fits the DA21mm, DA35mm, FA43 and many more great lenses.

xGene

Yeah, I bought one B&W 49mm CPL that fits all five of my prime lenses. But I'm wondering now if I should have gotten a 52mm and 49-52mm adapter instead.

**dunerunner** · 05-05-2010, 06:08 PM

Just got mine today from andorama. Let the controlling begin...........

timo · 05-08-2010, 05:24 AM

Time to get a couple of shots into this thread -

Mini Singapore pano, three DA15 shots stitched

My local MRT (= Underground = tube = subway) station, converted in Lightroom

Both shot on a group outing of local Pentax people this morning (yes it was hot), with KX (see thread on Clubsnap)

Tim

frank · 05-09-2010, 06:00 AM

Hey Tim, hope you don't mind I posting this one

And aother Pentax ad:

Some closeups:

frank · 05-09-2010, 06:02 AM

A super wide angle lens can really do wonders sometimes:

CorneliusK · 05-09-2010, 07:54 AM

More shots from sunny Singapore...

timo · 05-09-2010, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by frank

Hey Tim, hope you don't mind I posting this one

hehe - fame at last, but I shouldn't have bought that bloody hat in Thailand ...

That day produced some nice pics from a lot of people.

Tim

audiobomber · 05-09-2010, 09:17 AM

Hi Tim. What bag is that? What can it carry? I like that it's not very thick.

timo · 05-09-2010, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

Hi Tim. What bag is that? What can it carry? I like that it's not very thick.

Dan it's a Crumpler 'Five Million Dollar Home'. Available various non-offensive colours. Very handy for travelling light but it will only take body with zoom mounted, plus one more zoom or a couple of primes. It suits me, but it's no good if you're doing a long trip or need to carry more than minimum gear.

Cheers, Tim

Henrik Kristensen · 05-10-2010, 09:32 AM

I am interested in this lens, but wanted to know if it is possible to put a 49mm to 58mm step up on it to be able to use 58mm ND filters (and possibly use a Cokin like filter system if the step up ring clears the hood when retracted) or is this not possible due to the hood?

timo · 05-10-2010, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Henrik Kristensen

I am interested in this lens, but wanted to know if it is possible to put a 49mm to 58mm step up on it to be able to use 58mm ND filters (and possibly use a Cokin like filter system if the step up ring clears the hood when retracted) or is this not possible due to the hood?

Henrik I think the answer is no. I tried to put a 49-52 step up on it, but the built-in lens hood projects on two sides and prevents you from doing it (the screw-in lens cap is designed in such a way as to accommodate that). So unless there is some way of removing the lens hood I can't see any way of doing it.

Tim

Aegon · 05-11-2010, 05:22 AM

RE: stup-up

The FA 31 has a similar hood situation. Some users have found that by taking the glass out of an old filter you can extend the threads forward enough to attach whatever else you wanted to use instead. You might have to stack a couple filters, but probably not in the case of the DA 15. The 15 is awfully wide, so the new issue won't be whether you can stack, but whether the stacking causes vignetting.

So if you've got an extra 49ø filter lying around, you can give it a go.

Henrik Kristensen · 05-11-2010, 05:45 AM

Thank you for the replies... I guess it will be a "try-it-our-yourself" thing

05-08-2010, 05:24 AM	#410
timo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: former Arsenal football stadium Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	Da15 Time to get a couple of shots into this thread - Mini Singapore pano, three DA15 shots stitched My local MRT (= Underground = tube = subway) station, converted in Lightroom Both shot on a group outing of local Pentax people this morning (yes it was hot), with KX (see thread on Clubsnap) Tim

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05-05-2010, 09:45 AM	#406
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	I think it looks better on the K7

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xGene Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 151	Originally posted by audiobomber There are a few more listed at B&H. 49mm circular polarizer filter slim Thanks Audiobomber. Yes, this is the quality I am talking about! The Rodenstock is in the same price range as the MC Helio. Got it from TheCameraStore in Calgary actually. You don't want to put a crappy filter on a lens like this. Also fits the DA21mm, DA35mm, FA43 and many more great lenses. xGene

05-05-2010, 02:21 PM	#408
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by xGene Also fits the DA21mm, DA35mm, FA43 and many more great lenses. xGene Yeah, I bought one B&W 49mm CPL that fits all five of my prime lenses. But I'm wondering now if I should have gotten a 52mm and 49-52mm adapter instead.

05-05-2010, 06:08 PM	#409
dunerunner Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Black Hills Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Just got mine today from andorama. Let the controlling begin...........

05-09-2010, 06:00 AM	#411
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Hey Tim, hope you don't mind I posting this one And aother Pentax ad: Some closeups:

05-09-2010, 06:02 AM	#412
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	A super wide angle lens can really do wonders sometimes:

05-09-2010, 07:54 AM	#413
CorneliusK New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 9	More shots from sunny Singapore...

05-09-2010, 08:34 AM	#414
timo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: former Arsenal football stadium Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	Originally posted by frank Hey Tim, hope you don't mind I posting this one hehe - fame at last, but I shouldn't have bought that bloody hat in Thailand ... That day produced some nice pics from a lot of people. Tim

05-09-2010, 09:17 AM	#415
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Hi Tim. What bag is that? What can it carry? I like that it's not very thick.

05-09-2010, 07:18 PM	#416
timo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: former Arsenal football stadium Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	Originally posted by audiobomber Hi Tim. What bag is that? What can it carry? I like that it's not very thick. Dan it's a Crumpler 'Five Million Dollar Home'. Available various non-offensive colours. Very handy for travelling light but it will only take body with zoom mounted, plus one more zoom or a couple of primes. It suits me, but it's no good if you're doing a long trip or need to carry more than minimum gear. Cheers, Tim

05-10-2010, 09:32 AM	#417
Henrik Kristensen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Odense Photos: Albums Posts: 153	I am interested in this lens, but wanted to know if it is possible to put a 49mm to 58mm step up on it to be able to use 58mm ND filters (and possibly use a Cokin like filter system if the step up ring clears the hood when retracted) or is this not possible due to the hood?

05-10-2010, 07:41 PM	#418
timo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: former Arsenal football stadium Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	Originally posted by Henrik Kristensen I am interested in this lens, but wanted to know if it is possible to put a 49mm to 58mm step up on it to be able to use 58mm ND filters (and possibly use a Cokin like filter system if the step up ring clears the hood when retracted) or is this not possible due to the hood? Henrik I think the answer is no. I tried to put a 49-52 step up on it, but the built-in lens hood projects on two sides and prevents you from doing it (the screw-in lens cap is designed in such a way as to accommodate that). So unless there is some way of removing the lens hood I can't see any way of doing it. Tim

05-11-2010, 05:22 AM	#419
Aegon Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,416	RE: stup-up The FA 31 has a similar hood situation. Some users have found that by taking the glass out of an old filter you can extend the threads forward enough to attach whatever else you wanted to use instead. You might have to stack a couple filters, but probably not in the case of the DA 15. The 15 is awfully wide, so the new issue won't be whether you can stack, but whether the stacking causes vignetting. So if you've got an extra 49ø filter lying around, you can give it a go.

05-11-2010, 05:45 AM	#420
Henrik Kristensen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Odense Photos: Albums Posts: 153	Thank you for the replies... I guess it will be a "try-it-our-yourself" thing