Looking at the recent images posted of the DA15 and then seeing the Photozone results, I decided to purchase the DA15 Limited.
As many of you already know, I have the DA14 f2.8 and it is one of my most used, and therefore, loved lenses. I have many photos on my wall printed to A3+ from this lens and they look wonderful and sharp as a tack.
I also have the DA12-24, which is also sharp as a tack, but I have not been as enamoured with it as many here are. A great lens no doubt, but it just doesn't suit me or my style and is also rather large.
I also use the DOF scale of the DA14 quite extensively and it also focuses much closer at 170mm compared to the DA12-24's 300mm. For me, these two limitations mean that the DA12-24 rarely gets used. In the following posts are some flower shots taken with the DA15 Limited and many of them were taken at or near the closest focus distance of 180mm which goes to show the value of the ability to be able to get close.
As you all know, the DA15 is a very small and light lens and apart from the fact that I wanted another Limited lens, due to the Limited lens' usual outstanding IQ and build quality, I also wanted a small and light ultra wide angle lens so as it would fit in my bag easier. I can now have a DA15 and another FA Limited in my bag where the DA14 or DA12-24 would normally reside.
To say that I am quite astounded by the IQ of this little lens is an understatement. This little lens' IQ has blown me away. It is a true Limited in every sense of the word, IMO. It really has the ability to render a 3D quality in the right circumstances. Take the time to look at the flower images to see the 3D effect this lens can deliver.
All the following shots were taken RAW, converted in Silkypix to 16bit TIFF. In Silkypix, CA was removed and there was a little contrast adjustment. Once in Photoshop, I used a little Noiseware Professional noise reduction on some of the flower photos as they were taken ISO400 and ISO640. In some images I may have used a little bit of highlight/shadow adjustment. All were then reduced and sharpened for web view.
All shots handheld, even down to 1/13 sec. SR is not apt to work at closer than about 400mm and many of the flower shots were near the closest focus distance of 180mm.
All EXIF in tact.
Images in reply.
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Lance B
http://www.pbase.com/lance_b
As many of you already know, I have the DA14 f2.8 and it is one of my most used, and therefore, loved lenses. I have many photos on my wall printed to A3+ from this lens and they look wonderful and sharp as a tack.
I also have the DA12-24, which is also sharp as a tack, but I have not been as enamoured with it as many here are. A great lens no doubt, but it just doesn't suit me or my style and is also rather large.
I also use the DOF scale of the DA14 quite extensively and it also focuses much closer at 170mm compared to the DA12-24's 300mm. For me, these two limitations mean that the DA12-24 rarely gets used. In the following posts are some flower shots taken with the DA15 Limited and many of them were taken at or near the closest focus distance of 180mm which goes to show the value of the ability to be able to get close.
As you all know, the DA15 is a very small and light lens and apart from the fact that I wanted another Limited lens, due to the Limited lens' usual outstanding IQ and build quality, I also wanted a small and light ultra wide angle lens so as it would fit in my bag easier. I can now have a DA15 and another FA Limited in my bag where the DA14 or DA12-24 would normally reside.
To say that I am quite astounded by the IQ of this little lens is an understatement. This little lens' IQ has blown me away. It is a true Limited in every sense of the word, IMO. It really has the ability to render a 3D quality in the right circumstances. Take the time to look at the flower images to see the 3D effect this lens can deliver.
All the following shots were taken RAW, converted in Silkypix to 16bit TIFF. In Silkypix, CA was removed and there was a little contrast adjustment. Once in Photoshop, I used a little Noiseware Professional noise reduction on some of the flower photos as they were taken ISO400 and ISO640. In some images I may have used a little bit of highlight/shadow adjustment. All were then reduced and sharpened for web view.
All shots handheld, even down to 1/13 sec. SR is not apt to work at closer than about 400mm and many of the flower shots were near the closest focus distance of 180mm.
All EXIF in tact.
Images in reply.
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Lance B
http://www.pbase.com/lance_b
