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**csa** · 12-02-2017, 06:59 PM

Which lens (Pentax/other brands) gives the best diffraction spikes? Say around a 35mm; but any lens I'd like to hear about.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could post some images to demonstrate the lens you suggest, with the diffraction spikes.

Paul the Sunman · 12-02-2017, 07:15 PM - **1 Like**

SMC DA 15mm f/4 Ltd. Not the HD version, which lost them with the introduction of rounded blades.

randomstuff · 12-02-2017, 07:29 PM

I found 16-45 to be surprisingly good.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-02-2017, 08:25 PM - **5 Likes**

Sigma 28mm f1.8 EX DG

**UncleVanya** · 12-02-2017, 08:38 PM

DA 15 is great, but that Sigma 28 is pretty nice based on those pics!

**pres589** · 12-02-2017, 08:42 PM

Silly aside; I'm in the middle of a big move currently, and all my lenses got packed, save for two; an SMC DA 15, and a Sigma 28 EX 1.4. Apparently I couldn't stand to leave starburst machines in a box.

**csa** · 12-02-2017, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

DA 15 is great, but that Sigma 28 is pretty nice based on those pics!

I really like the Sigma 28!

Paul the Sunman · 12-02-2017, 09:05 PM - **1 Like**

SMC DA 15 Limited at f/5.6. Stop down further for even more prominent spikes.

**jpzk** · 12-02-2017, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

SMC DA 15mm f/4 Ltd. Not the HD version, which lost them with the introduction of rounded blades.

Exactly !

**Just1MoreDave** · 12-02-2017, 09:58 PM

Longer lenses make the point of the light source bigger, so the diffraction spikes don't have a nice center point. For a longer lens, the M50/4 macro is not bad, but only with a handful of subjects.

RAART · 12-02-2017, 10:28 PM

I can test very soon Sigma 28mm f1.8 EX DG very soon, as I have one on the way to me! Cannot wait for it, but seeing those samples here makes me sure that I got the right one.

**csa** · 12-02-2017, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

SMC DA 15 Limited at f/5.6. Stop down further for even more prominent spikes.

That DA 15 Limited is awesome with spikes!

Ian Stuart Forsyth · 12-02-2017, 11:17 PM - **4 Likes**

I like the sigma 35m f/1.4 art

Also the more I use it 15-30 f/2.8i I like it under some conditions.

HarisF1 · 12-03-2017, 01:04 AM

The K 135/2.5 with its 8 blades produces a stunning 8 pointed star. There's an amazing example in the reviews section.

**Digitalis** · 12-03-2017, 04:12 AM - **1 Like**

The sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 is decent - not as good as the DA15mm f/4

The FA31mm f/1.8 ASPH Limited is good too:

12-02-2017, 06:59 PM	#1
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Best diffraction spikes in a lens? Which lens (Pentax/other brands) gives the best diffraction spikes? Say around a 35mm; but any lens I'd like to hear about. It would be greatly appreciated if you could post some images to demonstrate the lens you suggest, with the diffraction spikes.

12-02-2017, 09:05 PM - 1 Like	#8
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	SMC DA 15 Limited at f/5.6. Stop down further for even more prominent spikes. Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 12-02-2017 at 09:43 PM.

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12-02-2017, 07:15 PM - 1 Like	#2
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	SMC DA 15mm f/4 Ltd. Not the HD version, which lost them with the introduction of rounded blades.

12-02-2017, 07:29 PM	#3
randomstuff Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 37	I found 16-45 to be surprisingly good.

12-02-2017, 08:25 PM - 5 Likes	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Sigma 28mm f1.8 EX DG

12-02-2017, 08:38 PM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	DA 15 is great, but that Sigma 28 is pretty nice based on those pics!

12-02-2017, 08:42 PM	#6
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	Silly aside; I'm in the middle of a big move currently, and all my lenses got packed, save for two; an SMC DA 15, and a Sigma 28 EX 1.4. Apparently I couldn't stand to leave starburst machines in a box.

12-02-2017, 08:46 PM	#7
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya DA 15 is great, but that Sigma 28 is pretty nice based on those pics! I really like the Sigma 28!

12-02-2017, 09:14 PM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman SMC DA 15mm f/4 Ltd. Not the HD version, which lost them with the introduction of rounded blades. Exactly !

12-02-2017, 09:58 PM	#10
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Longer lenses make the point of the light source bigger, so the diffraction spikes don't have a nice center point. For a longer lens, the M50/4 macro is not bad, but only with a handful of subjects.

12-02-2017, 10:28 PM	#11
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	I can test very soon Sigma 28mm f1.8 EX DG very soon, as I have one on the way to me! Cannot wait for it, but seeing those samples here makes me sure that I got the right one.

12-02-2017, 10:34 PM	#12
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman SMC DA 15 Limited at f/5.6. Stop down further for even more prominent spikes. That DA 15 Limited is awesome with spikes!

12-02-2017, 11:17 PM - 4 Likes	#13
Ian Stuart Forsyth Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,531	I like the sigma 35m f/1.4 art Also the more I use it 15-30 f/2.8i I like it under some conditions.

12-03-2017, 01:04 AM	#14
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	The K 135/2.5 with its 8 blades produces a stunning 8 pointed star. There's an amazing example in the reviews section.

12-03-2017, 04:12 AM - 1 Like	#15
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,695	The sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 is decent - not as good as the DA15mm f/4 The FA31mm f/1.8 ASPH Limited is good too:

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