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willeisner · 08-21-2016, 06:47 PM

Samyang 135mm 2.0 Pentax k-5

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**Scorpio71GR** · 08-21-2016, 07:06 PM - **1 Like**

An extremely heavy crop on the DA*60-250 at f5 on the K3. I do not see Cedar Waxwings often so I shot this one anyway enough I did not have the Bigma with me.

a5m · 08-21-2016, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

An extremely heavy crop on the DA*60-250 at f5 on the K3. I do not see Cedar Waxwings often so I shot this one anyway enough I did not have the Bigma with me.

That's what a heavy crop looks like on a DA* 60-250mm 2/3rd of a stop down from wide open? Yea I need one of these badly.

**Riggomatic** · 08-21-2016, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Nice squirrel shot! Handsome guy!

Sunday afternoon bokeh...some not too bad.....squirrel says his is the best?

Ugly tree bokeh!

He says his is the best....?

Regards!

I'll have to vote for the squirrel, just because it looks like he is smirking.

**Scorpio71GR** · 08-21-2016, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by a5m

That's what a heavy crop looks like on a DA* 60-250mm 2/3rd of a stop down from wide open? Yea I need one of these badly.

Yeah this lens has pretty much amazed me. My only regret was not getting one sooner. I passed on the DA*300 for this lens because it better suits my overall needs. This is the uncropped version.

gda13 · 08-21-2016, 09:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

That first picture is just wonderful.

Thank you C.R.

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Yeah this lens has pretty much amazed me. My only regret was not getting one sooner. I passed on the DA*300 for this lens because it better suits my overall needs. This is the uncropped version.

I agree and just sold my DA* 300mm because I didn't need it after getting this lens and modifying it to use on FF. It now does everything I need for over 100mm on the K-1 and the bokeh is quite good.

Here's a couple of handheld test shots wide open at 250mm FF under the very mixed lighting conditions of a cypress canopy along a river bank...not too shabby and I'm happy with it at least

Modified DA* 60-250mm test wide open-3

Modified DA* 60-250mm test wide open-5

A candid of my wonderful wife and travel partner as she was in disbelief over the crazy blue water of Crater Lake in Oregon...I thought it might make a nice blurred out background.
K-1 + FA77mm wide open

Gaze into the blue

**paulh** · 08-21-2016, 09:36 PM - **2 Likes**

SMC Tak 55/1.8

Rupert · 08-22-2016, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

I'll have to vote for the squirrel, just because it looks like he is smirking.

The squirrel thanks you!

....however, that compliment only swells their little heads, resulting in more demands to be posted here.

It is a vicious cycle.....

Best Regards!

Jorgario · 08-22-2016, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by gda13

I thought it might make a nice blurred out background.

It did ! And by the way, congratulations for your picture and your wife.

timb64 · 08-22-2016, 08:14 AM - **2 Likes**

**taks** · 08-22-2016, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Sunday afternoon bokeh...some not too bad.....squirrel says his is the best?

Regards!

Great series! I really like the second one where the two doves are looking at each other

Discussing on a plan?
Please let your squirrel know that he is welcome any time to stop in for an ice cold beer

Rupert · 08-22-2016, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by taks

Great series! I really like the second one where the two doves are looking at each other Discussing on a plan?
Please let your squirrel know that he is welcome any time to stop in for an ice cold beer

Thank you!

But Good Gosh! ....don't ever offer squirrels ice and cold beer, you will have a squirrel infestation of Biblical proportions!

timb64 · 08-22-2016, 08:42 AM - **1 Like**

You've got a problem with squirrels?

gda13 · 08-22-2016, 09:07 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Rupert

Thank you!

But Good Gosh! ....don't ever offer squirrels ice and cold beer, you will have a squirrel infestation of Biblical proportions!

This is Frito taken with my trusty K-01 + 100mm WR macro a couple of years ago, I made the mistake of offering him some popcorn one time and after that he was always around. He loved cashews, sunflower seeds, peanuts and yep most of all fritos (although I only gave him those occasionally as a treat). He was very territorial and always kept the other rebelrousers at bay.

Unfortunately about a year ago the next door neighbor's new wife brought with her 5 cats and I have't seen him since...hopefully he didn't meet an untimely demise because I did see a squirrel one day hanging off the jaws of one of them.

Memories of Frito...

Frito the squirrel

Friendly squirrel

---------- Post added 08-22-16 at 12:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by Jorgario

It did ! And by the way, congratulations for your picture and your wife.

Thanks Jorgario! She is definitely my better half

Rupert · 08-22-2016, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by gda13

This is Frito taken with my trusty K-01 + 100mm WR macro a couple of years ago,

Frito is a good lookin' guy!

I hope he was not a cat meal.

We need more squirrel posters over in the Squirrel Thread. Post him there too!

Everyone is welcome in the Squirrel Thread...any camera!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/264...rel-shots.html

Regards!

08-21-2016, 07:11 PM	#6903
a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR An extremely heavy crop on the DA60-250 at f5 on the K3. I do not see Cedar Waxwings often so I shot this one anyway enough I did not have the Bigma with me. That's what a heavy crop looks like on a DA 60-250mm 2/3rd of a stop down from wide open? Yea I need one of these badly. Last edited by a5m; 08-21-2016 at 07:59 PM.

08-22-2016, 08:42 AM - 1 Like	#6913
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	You've got a problem with squirrels? Last edited by timb64; 08-22-2016 at 08:43 AM. Reason: Image too small!!

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08-21-2016, 07:06 PM - 1 Like	#6902
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,031	An extremely heavy crop on the DA*60-250 at f5 on the K3. I do not see Cedar Waxwings often so I shot this one anyway enough I did not have the Bigma with me.

08-21-2016, 07:13 PM	#6904
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by Rupert Nice squirrel shot! Handsome guy! Sunday afternoon bokeh...some not too bad.....squirrel says his is the best? Ugly tree bokeh! He says his is the best....? Regards! I'll have to vote for the squirrel, just because it looks like he is smirking.

08-21-2016, 09:17 PM - 2 Likes	#6906
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by ChristianRock That first picture is just wonderful. Thank you C.R. Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Yeah this lens has pretty much amazed me. My only regret was not getting one sooner. I passed on the DA300 for this lens because it better suits my overall needs. This is the uncropped version. I agree and just sold my DA 300mm because I didn't need it after getting this lens and modifying it to use on FF. It now does everything I need for over 100mm on the K-1 and the bokeh is quite good. Here's a couple of handheld test shots wide open at 250mm FF under the very mixed lighting conditions of a cypress canopy along a river bank...not too shabby and I'm happy with it at least Modified DA* 60-250mm test wide open-3 Modified DA* 60-250mm test wide open-5 A candid of my wonderful wife and travel partner as she was in disbelief over the crazy blue water of Crater Lake in Oregon...I thought it might make a nice blurred out background. K-1 + FA77mm wide open Gaze into the blue

08-21-2016, 09:36 PM - 2 Likes	#6907
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08-22-2016, 05:48 AM	#6908
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Riggomatic I'll have to vote for the squirrel, just because it looks like he is smirking. The squirrel thanks you! ....however, that compliment only swells their little heads, resulting in more demands to be posted here. It is a vicious cycle..... Best Regards!

08-22-2016, 06:27 AM	#6909
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Originally posted by gda13 I thought it might make a nice blurred out background. It did ! And by the way, congratulations for your picture and your wife.

08-22-2016, 08:14 AM - 2 Likes	#6910
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514

08-22-2016, 08:35 AM	#6911
taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,779	Originally posted by Rupert Sunday afternoon bokeh...some not too bad.....squirrel says his is the best? Regards! Great series! I really like the second one where the two doves are looking at each other Discussing on a plan? Please let your squirrel know that he is welcome any time to stop in for an ice cold beer

08-22-2016, 08:40 AM	#6912
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by taks Great series! I really like the second one where the two doves are looking at each other Discussing on a plan? Please let your squirrel know that he is welcome any time to stop in for an ice cold beer Thank you! But Good Gosh! ....don't ever offer squirrels ice and cold beer, you will have a squirrel infestation of Biblical proportions!

08-22-2016, 09:07 AM - 5 Likes	#6914
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by Rupert Thank you! But Good Gosh! ....don't ever offer squirrels ice and cold beer, you will have a squirrel infestation of Biblical proportions! This is Frito taken with my trusty K-01 + 100mm WR macro a couple of years ago, I made the mistake of offering him some popcorn one time and after that he was always around. He loved cashews, sunflower seeds, peanuts and yep most of all fritos (although I only gave him those occasionally as a treat). He was very territorial and always kept the other rebelrousers at bay. Unfortunately about a year ago the next door neighbor's new wife brought with her 5 cats and I have't seen him since...hopefully he didn't meet an untimely demise because I did see a squirrel one day hanging off the jaws of one of them. Memories of Frito... Frito the squirrel Friendly squirrel ---------- Post added 08-22-16 at 12:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by Jorgario It did ! And by the way, congratulations for your picture and your wife. Thanks Jorgario! She is definitely my better half

08-22-2016, 10:13 AM	#6915
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by gda13 This is Frito taken with my trusty K-01 + 100mm WR macro a couple of years ago, Frito is a good lookin' guy! I hope he was not a cat meal. We need more squirrel posters over in the Squirrel Thread. Post him there too! Everyone is welcome in the Squirrel Thread...any camera! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/264...rel-shots.html Regards!

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