Originally posted by Tamia Thanks to you all -- your opinions are much appreciated. While I like starbursts, they would not be the main decider for me on which lens to buy. The takeaway message here seems to be that when the time comes for me to actually spring for the 15 Ltd, either the SMC or the HD model would do.
Yep. I had the same dilemma when I got an HD DA15 in June. All the talk was about the starbursts but when I actually got to use the lens, very few photos had them, and the ones that did were fine, rounded blades notwithstanding.
Get whatever has the best state/price/warranty and you'll be fine.