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Jonathan Mac · 11-03-2010, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by twitch

Thanks. It's not specific to the DA15, although the DA15 does it best of the limiteds I own.

Here's a photo taken with the DA21 (that I posted earlier in the thread) with a similair effect.

My friend who was with me took that same photo with a Canon & zoom and the flare control wasn't as good. Here's his photo:

Canon 7D w/ 17-55 f2.8 zoom @ 17mm.

Wow, I´m impressed by that, especially considering that the Canon 17-55 is supposed to be very good. I would say the Canon photo is destryed by the flare, while the DA21 pic is very nice. I regard the DA21 as unreasonably slow for a prime, but it´s other qualities are moving it up my wish list.

ducdao · 11-03-2010, 06:49 AM

DA40 at f16

Nothing artistic besides proving that DA40 can also provide good sunburst effect, not as good as DA15 though.

JHD · 11-03-2010, 06:57 AM

Actually I prefer the more diffused effect.

Nesster · 11-03-2010, 07:42 AM

DA70

ducdao · 11-03-2010, 08:29 AM

Few more diffused effect

wed7 · 11-03-2010, 08:36 AM

@ducdao

wow, the 40mm is a real winner, a very happy intermediate of all the limiteds!

I will shoot and try my own sunburst tomorrow. thanks!

paperbag846 · 11-03-2010, 08:56 AM

The DA 40 makes nice starbursts... not as sharp as the DA 15 (which is ideal for landscapes) but actually really nice... they are softer and have more of a nostalgic feel... they would look great behind someone sitting at a window, where sharpness would destroy the mood of the photo.

urje · 11-04-2010, 07:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Since it appears to be the theme lately, here's another starburst with the DA21

ducdao · 11-04-2010, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by urje

Since it appears to be the theme lately, here's another starburst with the DA21

Love it!

twitch · 11-04-2010, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by urje

Since it appears to be the theme lately, here's another starburst with the DA21

Fantastic!

Noidea · 11-04-2010, 01:50 PM

That is stunning

paperbag846 · 11-04-2010, 02:55 PM

I don't really think I have any choice but to by both the 21 and the 15

. I mean

. I mean...

v5planet · 11-05-2010, 10:31 AM

Pentax K-7
DA 35mm Limited

SPB · 11-05-2010, 01:57 PM

A Jaguar XK 140 - F8, 1/125. K7 and smc PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited

bibz · 11-05-2010, 07:54 PM

Stunning photo of one of the great classics! It makes me want to jump right behind that wheel and make some noise through those trees!

11-04-2010, 07:08 AM - 3 Likes	#743
urje Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Deventer, NL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 113	Since it appears to be the theme lately, here's another starburst with the DA21 Last edited by urje; 11-04-2010 at 07:13 AM.

11-04-2010, 02:55 PM	#747
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	I don't really think I have any choice but to by both the 21 and the 15 . I mean . I mean . I mean...

11-05-2010, 01:57 PM	#749
SPB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Zug Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 132	A Jaguar XK 140 - F8, 1/125. K7 and smc PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited Last edited by SPB; 11-05-2010 at 02:03 PM.

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11-03-2010, 02:19 AM	#736
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,916	Originally posted by twitch Thanks. It's not specific to the DA15, although the DA15 does it best of the limiteds I own. Here's a photo taken with the DA21 (that I posted earlier in the thread) with a similair effect. My friend who was with me took that same photo with a Canon & zoom and the flare control wasn't as good. Here's his photo: Canon 7D w/ 17-55 f2.8 zoom @ 17mm. Wow, I´m impressed by that, especially considering that the Canon 17-55 is supposed to be very good. I would say the Canon photo is destryed by the flare, while the DA21 pic is very nice. I regard the DA21 as unreasonably slow for a prime, but it´s other qualities are moving it up my wish list.

11-03-2010, 06:49 AM	#737
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	DA40 at f16 Nothing artistic besides proving that DA40 can also provide good sunburst effect, not as good as DA15 though.

11-03-2010, 06:57 AM	#738
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Actually I prefer the more diffused effect.

11-03-2010, 07:42 AM	#739
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	DA70

11-03-2010, 08:29 AM	#740
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Few more diffused effect

11-03-2010, 08:36 AM	#741
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	@ducdao wow, the 40mm is a real winner, a very happy intermediate of all the limiteds! I will shoot and try my own sunburst tomorrow. thanks!

11-03-2010, 08:56 AM	#742
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	The DA 40 makes nice starbursts... not as sharp as the DA 15 (which is ideal for landscapes) but actually really nice... they are softer and have more of a nostalgic feel... they would look great behind someone sitting at a window, where sharpness would destroy the mood of the photo.

11-04-2010, 07:13 AM	#744
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by urje Since it appears to be the theme lately, here's another starburst with the DA21 Love it!

11-04-2010, 01:08 PM	#745
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by urje Since it appears to be the theme lately, here's another starburst with the DA21 Fantastic!

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v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Pentax K-7 DA 35mm Limited

11-05-2010, 07:54 PM	#750
bibz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle, AU! Posts: 276	Stunning photo of one of the great classics! It makes me want to jump right behind that wheel and make some noise through those trees!

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