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raider · 02-15-2014, 06:12 PM

I have a sudden interest in this oldie but good lens. Many forumers love the old SMC F 35-70. I am not here to dispute that. I just would like to know if this lens can produce nice starbursts like the DA15, DA21?

Adam · 02-15-2014, 06:30 PM

Check out the sample photos below:

Smc PENTAX-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 | Sample Photos for Pentax Cameras & Lenses - PentaxForums.com
Smc PENTAX-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 | Sample Photos for Pentax Cameras & Lenses - PentaxForums.com

Based on that I'd say you can get OK starbursts, but they don't seem as pronounced as they would be from the 15mm.

raider · 02-15-2014, 06:34 PM

Thanks Adam. Very quick answer. Not as nice as the limiteds but for a lens costing a fraction, I don't think I can complain.

Thanks again.

jimr-pdx · 02-15-2014, 07:29 PM

Always best to seek an odd # of aperture blades; my secret word is 'Quantaray', which are often down-labeled Sigmas with seven or nine blades. I'll go try my Qray 28-70 and see what I get... Yes, it works nicely with 14 points - but a few flare blobs, which modern lenses control better.

iso128k, no pp just resized

Last edited by jimr-pdx; 02-15-2014 at 07:55 PM.

raider · 02-15-2014, 08:16 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks Jim. After being pampered by the DA15 and DA21, it seems extremely difficult to get satisfied by other lenses

02-15-2014, 06:12 PM	#1
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	SMC F 35-70 - star bursts at night possible? I have a sudden interest in this oldie but good lens. Many forumers love the old SMC F 35-70. I am not here to dispute that. I just would like to know if this lens can produce nice starbursts like the DA15, DA21?

02-15-2014, 06:30 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Check out the sample photos below: Smc PENTAX-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 \| Sample Photos for Pentax Cameras & Lenses - PentaxForums.com Smc PENTAX-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 \| Sample Photos for Pentax Cameras & Lenses - PentaxForums.com Based on that I'd say you can get OK starbursts, but they don't seem as pronounced as they would be from the 15mm. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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02-15-2014, 06:34 PM	#3
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989 Original Poster	Thanks Adam. Very quick answer. Not as nice as the limiteds but for a lens costing a fraction, I don't think I can complain. Thanks again.

02-15-2014, 07:29 PM	#4
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Always best to seek an odd # of aperture blades; my secret word is 'Quantaray', which are often down-labeled Sigmas with seven or nine blades. I'll go try my Qray 28-70 and see what I get... Yes, it works nicely with 14 points - but a few flare blobs, which modern lenses control better. iso128k, no pp just resized Last edited by jimr-pdx; 02-15-2014 at 07:55 PM.

02-15-2014, 08:16 PM - 1 Like	#5
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989 Original Poster	Thanks Jim. After being pampered by the DA15 and DA21, it seems extremely difficult to get satisfied by other lenses

SMC F 35-70 - star bursts at night possible?

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