K20D @ 300mm ISO800

vulcanman · 07-22-2010, 11:47 AM

This is a Tamron 70-300mm @ 300mm ... ISO 800 Pentax K20D

Pablom · 07-22-2010, 11:57 AM

WOW amazing

two thumbs up

fb_penpho · 07-22-2010, 03:43 PM

I assume this is the same lens I have; the relatively cheap 'plastic fantastic' di lens. Good photo just shows you don't have to throw lots of money at photography to get a good piccy.

Derridale · 07-22-2010, 05:27 PM

Very impressive. I have the same lens - your pic is an inspiration to get out and use it more!

At ISO800, did you use any noise reduction in the PP? I've found with mine (on the K20D) that I need to use a touch of Noise Ninja in Aperture - just enough to smooth it out, but not enough to make it plasticky.

**Ash** · 07-22-2010, 10:14 PM

And aperture setting? As a guess: f/8?
Good result - can't take much away from that consumer lens for its performance...

vulcanman · 07-23-2010, 07:09 AM

Filename: 20100701_181127.jpg
Camera: PENTAX
Model: PENTAX K20D
ISO: 800
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 300mm
Flash Used: No
Latitude: n/a
Longitude: n/a

Picture has very little noise ... primarily because its outdoors. Also, I resized original for sharing.

BTW ... handheld shot.

Jewelltrail · 07-23-2010, 09:38 AM

vulcanman--that is a nice shot, especially wide open. I used to shoot that lens with my K20d and was impressed with it too. I still think it is about as good a value as you can get for 300mm on DSLRs. I moved on to a similar lens, the Tamron Adaptall 60-300 3.8-5.4 manual focus lens, because I liked the IQ even more and enjoy MF. Best of shooting to you!

PrimeObjectif · 07-23-2010, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

vulcanman--that is a nice shot, especially wide open...I still think it is about as good a value as you can get for 300mm on DSLRs.

I agree wholeheartedly!

Great lookin' shot, vulcanman.

Don't forget about this lens' macro capabilities!

@300mm. Handheld.

vulcanman · 07-23-2010, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by PrimeObjectif

I agree wholeheartedly!

Great lookin' shot, vulcanman.

Don't forget about this lens' macro capabilities!

@300mm. Handheld.

Real Nice. What was that a squirrel ?

JohnBee · 07-23-2010, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by vulcanman

Real Nice. What was that a squirrel ?

I'm guessing cat

Joel · 07-23-2010, 10:13 PM

No PP on these?

vulcanman · 07-23-2010, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by Joel

No PP on these?

I used LR to open the raw file and cropped slightly to get a 16:9 aspect ratio and saved to a 1920x1080 file. I believe LR by default does a tad bit of sharpening.

reeftool · 07-24-2010, 07:54 AM

Very nice shot. I have had an equally good experience with my (also plastic and cheap) Sigma 70-300.

07-22-2010, 11:47 AM	#1
vulcanman New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21	K20D @ 300mm ISO800 This is a Tamron 70-300mm @ 300mm ... ISO 800 Pentax K20D

07-23-2010, 07:09 AM	#6
vulcanman New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21 Original Poster	Filename: 20100701_181127.jpg Camera: PENTAX Model: PENTAX K20D ISO: 800 Exposure: 1/200 sec Aperture: 5.6 Focal Length: 300mm Flash Used: No Latitude: n/a Longitude: n/a Picture has very little noise ... primarily because its outdoors. Also, I resized original for sharing. BTW ... handheld shot. Last edited by vulcanman; 07-23-2010 at 07:12 AM. Reason: add

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Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	WOW amazing two thumbs up

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fb_penpho Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 212	I assume this is the same lens I have; the relatively cheap 'plastic fantastic' di lens. Good photo just shows you don't have to throw lots of money at photography to get a good piccy.

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Derridale Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 412	Very impressive. I have the same lens - your pic is an inspiration to get out and use it more! At ISO800, did you use any noise reduction in the PP? I've found with mine (on the K20D) that I need to use a touch of Noise Ninja in Aperture - just enough to smooth it out, but not enough to make it plasticky.

07-22-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	And aperture setting? As a guess: f/8? Good result - can't take much away from that consumer lens for its performance...

07-23-2010, 09:38 AM	#7
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	vulcanman--that is a nice shot, especially wide open. I used to shoot that lens with my K20d and was impressed with it too. I still think it is about as good a value as you can get for 300mm on DSLRs. I moved on to a similar lens, the Tamron Adaptall 60-300 3.8-5.4 manual focus lens, because I liked the IQ even more and enjoy MF. Best of shooting to you!

07-23-2010, 01:50 PM	#8
PrimeObjectif Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 599	Originally posted by Jewelltrail vulcanman--that is a nice shot, especially wide open...I still think it is about as good a value as you can get for 300mm on DSLRs. I agree wholeheartedly! Great lookin' shot, vulcanman. Don't forget about this lens' macro capabilities! @300mm. Handheld.

07-23-2010, 09:59 PM	#9
vulcanman New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by PrimeObjectif I agree wholeheartedly! Great lookin' shot, vulcanman. Don't forget about this lens' macro capabilities! @300mm. Handheld. Real Nice. What was that a squirrel ?

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JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by vulcanman Real Nice. What was that a squirrel ? I'm guessing cat

07-23-2010, 10:13 PM	#11
Joel Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kempsey,Australia Posts: 30	No PP on these?

07-23-2010, 10:51 PM	#12
vulcanman New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by Joel No PP on these? I used LR to open the raw file and cropped slightly to get a 16:9 aspect ratio and saved to a 1920x1080 file. I believe LR by default does a tad bit of sharpening.

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07-24-2010, 07:54 AM	#13
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Very nice shot. I have had an equally good experience with my (also plastic and cheap) Sigma 70-300.