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tabl10s · 10-18-2013, 08:55 AM

have purchased the HD lenses?

VisualDarkness · 10-18-2013, 09:10 AM

At first I was like "meh", then I got a Silver K-5 and now I want silver lenses.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-18-2013, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

At first I was like "meh", then I got a Silver K-5 and now I want silver lenses.

mmmm Didn't buy the Silver lenses that came with the K-5 Silver, but am tempted to do that with the K-3 Silver. Maybe a DA 70mm.

cbope · 10-18-2013, 11:20 AM

Waiting for reviews... want the DA15, 21 and 70.

ElJamoquio · 10-18-2013, 12:35 PM

Nope. Got (almost) them all in 'regular' and am not thinking the upgrade will be really worth much.

Bob from Aus · 10-18-2013, 01:24 PM

saving my dollars for my pentax FF thank you

mano · 10-19-2013, 04:31 AM

Oh go one, order them already! How shall I get my real world tests and examples when you all wait for tests and examples?

Seriously, I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy the 21 some time soon, but depending on other's experience with the HD models I might go hunting for bargains for the smc.

NitroDC · 10-19-2013, 09:07 AM

I'm afraid the DA15 HD will lose the starbursts of the regular 15 because of the rounded aperture blades. But I wouldn't get one regardless since I already have my DA15. I am considering a DA40/DA35 HD though once/if it drops in price.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-19-2013, 09:36 AM

wow they are expensive compared to smc.

mano · 10-19-2013, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

wow they are expensive compared to smc.

I checked prices for the DA 21 earlier today. Here in Germany the cheapest HD the price comparison site found is 599€ for several shops. The cheapest smc is listed at 480€, but this is a single shop, others list it around 520-530€. The difference to the average price for the smc does not seem that big to me, considering the HD just came out and will probably (hopefully) get a bit cheaper in a few months.

Of course that's where I live, comparing lens prices across borders can be interesting...

RonHendriks1966 · 10-19-2013, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by mano

I checked prices for the DA 21 earlier today. Here in Germany the cheapest HD the price comparison site found is 599€ for several shops. The cheapest smc is listed at 480€, but this is a single shop, others list it around 520-530€. The difference to the average price for the smc does not seem that big to me, considering the HD just came out and will probably (hopefully) get a bit cheaper in a few months.

Of course that's where I live, comparing lens prices across borders can be interesting...

Well just now only one shop futures the HD lenses, and that isn't the cheapest.

So I can find the smc DA21mm for 499 while the HD is 649.

The other story is for the DA 40mm/f2.8 Ltd.
smc for 349 euro
HD for 499 euro
I own this lens and bought it in 2009 for 275 euro!!!!!!!!!!!

kh1234567890 · 10-19-2013, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

So I can find the smc DA21mm for 499 while the HD is 649.

Get the SMC DA21 before they disappear. The HD one does not seem to be a great improvement. Worse flare and no starbursts.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-19-2013, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by kh1234567890

Get the SMC DA21 before they disappear. The HD one does not seem to be a great improvement. Worse flare and no starbursts.

Well I was so smart to sell my 21mm copy (and 15mm) to buy the 31mm. Happy with the purchase, but the 21mm was a great lens.

cbope · 10-21-2013, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by kh1234567890

Get the SMC DA21 before they disappear. The HD one does not seem to be a great improvement. Worse flare and no starbursts.

Are there any reports of the supposed improvement in resolution due to the HD coatings compared to SMC? What about bokeh?

robjmitchell · 10-21-2013, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by kh1234567890

Get the SMC DA21 before they disappear. The HD one does not seem to be a great improvement. Worse flare and no starbursts.

Than lens flare is clearly caused by a cheap filter, not the lens! Im guessing it was an intentional effect.
I just got my HD21 and so far so good. There was a 10% off HD limited sale at pentax australia web store so mine cost $630 Aus, not bad considering 10% tax and exchange rate.

10-18-2013, 08:55 AM	#1
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10-18-2013, 09:10 AM	#2
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	At first I was like "meh", then I got a Silver K-5 and now I want silver lenses.

10-18-2013, 09:40 AM	#3
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by VisualDarkness At first I was like "meh", then I got a Silver K-5 and now I want silver lenses. mmmm Didn't buy the Silver lenses that came with the K-5 Silver, but am tempted to do that with the K-3 Silver. Maybe a DA 70mm.

10-18-2013, 11:20 AM	#4
cbope Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki Posts: 664	Waiting for reviews... want the DA15, 21 and 70.

10-18-2013, 12:35 PM	#5
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Nope. Got (almost) them all in 'regular' and am not thinking the upgrade will be really worth much.

10-18-2013, 01:24 PM	#6
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	saving my dollars for my pentax FF thank you

10-19-2013, 04:31 AM	#7
mano Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 151	Oh go one, order them already! How shall I get my real world tests and examples when you all wait for tests and examples? Seriously, I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy the 21 some time soon, but depending on other's experience with the HD models I might go hunting for bargains for the smc.

10-19-2013, 09:07 AM	#8
NitroDC Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 342	I'm afraid the DA15 HD will lose the starbursts of the regular 15 because of the rounded aperture blades. But I wouldn't get one regardless since I already have my DA15. I am considering a DA40/DA35 HD though once/if it drops in price.

10-19-2013, 09:36 AM	#9
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	wow they are expensive compared to smc.

10-19-2013, 10:20 AM	#10
mano Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 151	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 wow they are expensive compared to smc. I checked prices for the DA 21 earlier today. Here in Germany the cheapest HD the price comparison site found is 599€ for several shops. The cheapest smc is listed at 480€, but this is a single shop, others list it around 520-530€. The difference to the average price for the smc does not seem that big to me, considering the HD just came out and will probably (hopefully) get a bit cheaper in a few months. Of course that's where I live, comparing lens prices across borders can be interesting...

10-19-2013, 11:01 AM	#11
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by mano I checked prices for the DA 21 earlier today. Here in Germany the cheapest HD the price comparison site found is 599€ for several shops. The cheapest smc is listed at 480€, but this is a single shop, others list it around 520-530€. The difference to the average price for the smc does not seem that big to me, considering the HD just came out and will probably (hopefully) get a bit cheaper in a few months. Of course that's where I live, comparing lens prices across borders can be interesting... Well just now only one shop futures the HD lenses, and that isn't the cheapest. So I can find the smc DA21mm for 499 while the HD is 649. The other story is for the DA 40mm/f2.8 Ltd. smc for 349 euro HD for 499 euro I own this lens and bought it in 2009 for 275 euro!!!!!!!!!!!

10-19-2013, 11:09 AM	#12
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 So I can find the smc DA21mm for 499 while the HD is 649. Get the SMC DA21 before they disappear. The HD one does not seem to be a great improvement. Worse flare and no starbursts.

10-19-2013, 11:38 AM	#13
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by kh1234567890 Get the SMC DA21 before they disappear. The HD one does not seem to be a great improvement. Worse flare and no starbursts. Well I was so smart to sell my 21mm copy (and 15mm) to buy the 31mm. Happy with the purchase, but the 21mm was a great lens.

10-21-2013, 12:55 PM	#14
cbope Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki Posts: 664	Originally posted by kh1234567890 Get the SMC DA21 before they disappear. The HD one does not seem to be a great improvement. Worse flare and no starbursts. Are there any reports of the supposed improvement in resolution due to the HD coatings compared to SMC? What about bokeh?

10-21-2013, 01:08 PM	#15
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by kh1234567890 Get the SMC DA21 before they disappear. The HD one does not seem to be a great improvement. Worse flare and no starbursts. Than lens flare is clearly caused by a cheap filter, not the lens! Im guessing it was an intentional effect. I just got my HD21 and so far so good. There was a 10% off HD limited sale at pentax australia web store so mine cost $630 Aus, not bad considering 10% tax and exchange rate.

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