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Qwntm · 04-17-2015, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

To me, both lenses have pretty minimal flare. I just don't know how much difference you would really see between the SMC and HD versions in real life shooting. On the other hand, there is no doubt that the rounding of the aperture blades makes the definition of the starbursts fuzzier.

If you aren't shooting the sun or strong light sources, there probably isn't too much difference between them.

Being an old film wedding photographer, why not just get the HD and cheap starburst filter? You can get any lens to make pretty starbursts...

Qwntm · 04-17-2015, 02:59 PM

Finally got a copy that wasn't returned over Christmas 2014!!!

It already controls my mind. Test shot in the driveway with K-3.

**Rondec** · 04-18-2015, 03:49 AM - **6 Likes**

DA 15 shot

Dynamo · 04-18-2015, 09:37 AM - **5 Likes**

**Rondec** · 04-19-2015, 05:01 AM - **4 Likes**

A couple more.

rfaucher · 04-19-2015, 08:23 AM

Gorgeous shot!

mtux · 04-19-2015, 08:24 PM - **4 Likes**

Last weekend

Basie · 04-20-2015, 12:47 PM

Bad weather.....good ( fantastic shot ) pictures

**mattb123** · 04-20-2015, 10:14 PM - **2 Likes**

frischensbub · 04-21-2015, 08:44 AM - **5 Likes**

Thomas Cantwell · 04-21-2015, 05:18 PM

So I pretty much resigned myself to the fact that it was too difficult to obtain an SMC version aside from the ebay sellers from japan. I saw there was a used HD 15 at B&H for $420, so I bit the bullet and bought the lens. Today the lens arrived and to my great surprise and joy, it's actually an SMC version! Can't wait to try it out!

**UncleVanya** · 04-21-2015, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by Thomas Cantwell

So I pretty much resigned myself to the fact that it was too difficult to obtain an SMC version aside from the ebay sellers from japan. I saw there was a used HD 15 at B&H for $420, so I bit the bullet and bought the lens. Today the lens arrived and to my great surprise and joy, it's actually an SMC version! Can't wait to try it out!

I have the SMC version and love it, but the HD version would still be welcomed in my house. Any DA 15 is better than none.

**mattb123** · 04-21-2015, 09:37 PM - **2 Likes**

frischensbub · 04-21-2015, 10:52 PM

Very very nice long exposure mattb!

Why is anyone so crazy about having the SMC version? I even think that these stars from light sources are sometimes distracting! I do habe the HD Version and really like it.

Qwntm · 04-21-2015, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by frischensbub

Very very nice long exposure mattb!

Why is anyone so crazy about having the SMC version? I even think that these stars from light sources are sometimes distracting! I do habe the HD Version and really like it.

Human nature to want something that is hard to get now.

I am thoroughly happy and satisfied with my HD 15mm and wouldn't trade it straight across for a SMC version. On the other hand if I had an SMC version, I wouldn't buy an HD and replace it, either...

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04-17-2015, 09:01 AM	#8431
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Originally posted by Rondec To me, both lenses have pretty minimal flare. I just don't know how much difference you would really see between the SMC and HD versions in real life shooting. On the other hand, there is no doubt that the rounding of the aperture blades makes the definition of the starbursts fuzzier. If you aren't shooting the sun or strong light sources, there probably isn't too much difference between them. Being an old film wedding photographer, why not just get the HD and cheap starburst filter? You can get any lens to make pretty starbursts...

04-17-2015, 02:59 PM	#8432
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Finally got a copy that wasn't returned over Christmas 2014!!! It already controls my mind. Test shot in the driveway with K-3.

04-18-2015, 03:49 AM - 6 Likes	#8433
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	DA 15 shot

04-19-2015, 05:01 AM - 4 Likes	#8435
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	A couple more.

04-19-2015, 08:23 AM	#8436
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04-19-2015, 08:24 PM - 4 Likes	#8437
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04-20-2015, 12:47 PM	#8438
Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Bad weather.....good ( fantastic shot ) pictures

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04-21-2015, 05:18 PM	#8441
Thomas Cantwell Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 52	So I pretty much resigned myself to the fact that it was too difficult to obtain an SMC version aside from the ebay sellers from japan. I saw there was a used HD 15 at B&H for $420, so I bit the bullet and bought the lens. Today the lens arrived and to my great surprise and joy, it's actually an SMC version! Can't wait to try it out!

04-21-2015, 07:46 PM	#8442
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Originally posted by Thomas Cantwell So I pretty much resigned myself to the fact that it was too difficult to obtain an SMC version aside from the ebay sellers from japan. I saw there was a used HD 15 at B&H for $420, so I bit the bullet and bought the lens. Today the lens arrived and to my great surprise and joy, it's actually an SMC version! Can't wait to try it out! I have the SMC version and love it, but the HD version would still be welcomed in my house. Any DA 15 is better than none.

04-21-2015, 09:37 PM - 2 Likes	#8443
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874

04-21-2015, 10:52 PM	#8444
frischensbub Inactive Account Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 19	Very very nice long exposure mattb! Why is anyone so crazy about having the SMC version? I even think that these stars from light sources are sometimes distracting! I do habe the HD Version and really like it.

04-21-2015, 10:55 PM	#8445
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Originally posted by frischensbub Very very nice long exposure mattb! Why is anyone so crazy about having the SMC version? I even think that these stars from light sources are sometimes distracting! I do habe the HD Version and really like it. Human nature to want something that is hard to get now. I am thoroughly happy and satisfied with my HD 15mm and wouldn't trade it straight across for a SMC version. On the other hand if I had an SMC version, I wouldn't buy an HD and replace it, either...

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