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**fs999** · 12-06-2019, 07:03 AM - **2 Likes**

PENTAX K-5 II s • 80 ISO • Pentax DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited
Haida Slim PRO II MC UV-IR Cut filter
Haida Pro II-s MC Variable ND filter
Long exposure: 20 sec

dcpropilot · 12-06-2019, 07:00 PM - **3 Likes**

bdery · 12-09-2019, 06:59 AM

Some nice pictures here! Keep them coming!

Aaron28 · 12-31-2019, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by fs999

Long exposure: 20 sec

nice composition and exposure

**fs999** · 01-01-2020, 04:05 AM

Originally posted by Aaron28

nice composition and exposure

Thank you !

**stubyles** · 02-01-2020, 08:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Took my old, neglected Auto-Takumar 35/2.3 on our annual skiing trip specifically because of the starburst quality:

bill.mc · 02-26-2020, 02:18 AM

K3ii and FA43

**Mooncatt** · 11-30-2020, 10:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Resurrecting this since I just found out about this club. This was shot on the DA 15mm ltd, and I wasn't even going for a starburst. The timing and sun angle were just lucky enough to get a good one on the hood scoop as this car was being towed back to the pits.

bdery · 12-01-2020, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by Mooncatt

This was shot on the DA 15mm ltd, and I wasn't even going for a starburst.

The DA15 and DA21 are so good for this. Given how many people, over all brands, love starbursts, I don't understand why so many manufacturers overlook this.

**Mooncatt** · 12-01-2020, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by bdery

The DA15 and DA21 are so good for this. Given how many people, over all brands, love starbursts, I don't understand why so many manufacturers overlook this.

From my understanding, it has to do with the aperture blade shape. Most people want that awesome round bokeh shape, which requires an aperture blade design that doesn't do star bursts well. I've seen more than a few that are more than willing to settle for adding the burst in Photoshop.

bdery · 12-01-2020, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Mooncatt

From my understanding, it has to do with the aperture blade shape. Most people want that awesome round bokeh shape, which requires an aperture blade design that doesn't do star bursts well.

That is correct (straight blades are required, but not the only factor). Mostly round bokeh can be obtained with straight blades, if you have enough of them. Anyway, starbursts make more sense on wide lenses where round bokeh highlights are not really relevant.

Originally posted by Mooncatt

I've seen more than a few that are more than willing to settle for adding the burst in Photoshop.

**Mbaez** · 09-05-2021, 06:04 PM - **6 Likes**

DUMBO

K1ii + F70-210

**UncleVanya** · 09-07-2021, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by Mbaez

DUMBO

K1ii + F70-210

That’s awesome. Who knew that lens could do that!

**Mbaez** · 09-07-2021, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

That’s awesome. Who knew that lens could do that!

Thanks! I know, it was a surprise.

I'm new to vintage FF lenses, and after this finding I am on the hunt for an A, F or FA standard zoom lens. I'd appreciate your suggestions.

**UncleVanya** · 09-07-2021, 09:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mbaez

Thanks! I know, it was a surprise.

I'm new to vintage FF lenses, and after this finding I am on the hunt for an A, F or FA standard zoom lens. I'd appreciate your suggestions.

A lot depends on what you are looking to achieve. If starbursts I'm afraid I haven't got a big selection of A or F or FA lenses - just a few here and there - and I haven't really tried to establish which can give those kinds of images other than to look at my FA limiteds (31, 43, 77) and be mildly disappointed (they work but not as well as say the DA 15 and 21 do.

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fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,647	PENTAX K-5 II s • 80 ISO • Pentax DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited Haida Slim PRO II MC UV-IR Cut filter Haida Pro II-s MC Variable ND filter Long exposure: 20 sec

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12-09-2019, 06:59 AM	#63
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Some nice pictures here! Keep them coming!

12-31-2019, 10:33 PM	#64
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by fs999 Long exposure: 20 sec nice composition and exposure

01-01-2020, 04:05 AM	#65
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,647	Originally posted by Aaron28 nice composition and exposure Thank you !

02-01-2020, 08:25 AM - 2 Likes	#66
stubyles Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	Took my old, neglected Auto-Takumar 35/2.3 on our annual skiing trip specifically because of the starburst quality:

02-26-2020, 02:18 AM	#67
bill.mc Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 321	K3ii and FA43

12-01-2020, 06:26 AM	#69
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Originally posted by Mooncatt This was shot on the DA 15mm ltd, and I wasn't even going for a starburst. The DA15 and DA21 are so good for this. Given how many people, over all brands, love starbursts, I don't understand why so many manufacturers overlook this.

12-01-2020, 07:05 AM	#70
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,373	Originally posted by bdery The DA15 and DA21 are so good for this. Given how many people, over all brands, love starbursts, I don't understand why so many manufacturers overlook this. From my understanding, it has to do with the aperture blade shape. Most people want that awesome round bokeh shape, which requires an aperture blade design that doesn't do star bursts well. I've seen more than a few that are more than willing to settle for adding the burst in Photoshop.

12-01-2020, 11:29 AM	#71
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Originally posted by Mooncatt From my understanding, it has to do with the aperture blade shape. Most people want that awesome round bokeh shape, which requires an aperture blade design that doesn't do star bursts well. That is correct (straight blades are required, but not the only factor). Mostly round bokeh can be obtained with straight blades, if you have enough of them. Anyway, starbursts make more sense on wide lenses where round bokeh highlights are not really relevant. Originally posted by Mooncatt I've seen more than a few that are more than willing to settle for adding the burst in Photoshop.

09-05-2021, 06:04 PM - 6 Likes	#72
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	DUMBO K1ii + F70-210

09-07-2021, 07:08 AM	#73
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mbaez DUMBO K1ii + F70-210 That’s awesome. Who knew that lens could do that!

09-07-2021, 08:51 AM	#74
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by UncleVanya That’s awesome. Who knew that lens could do that! Thanks! I know, it was a surprise. I'm new to vintage FF lenses, and after this finding I am on the hunt for an A, F or FA standard zoom lens. I'd appreciate your suggestions.

09-07-2021, 09:28 AM - 1 Like	#75
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mbaez Thanks! I know, it was a surprise. I'm new to vintage FF lenses, and after this finding I am on the hunt for an A, F or FA standard zoom lens. I'd appreciate your suggestions. A lot depends on what you are looking to achieve. If starbursts I'm afraid I haven't got a big selection of A or F or FA lenses - just a few here and there - and I haven't really tried to establish which can give those kinds of images other than to look at my FA limiteds (31, 43, 77) and be mildly disappointed (they work but not as well as say the DA 15 and 21 do.

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