BIF with the DFA 150-450

Shanti · 05-12-2015, 04:46 PM

Would like if anyone who has this lens can post some BIF pics only,not perched or on water,grass etc... I am interested to hear how the AF is (on K3 or K3II when out), and if it can compare to Canikon for BIF shots. Maybe the new K3II has a better AF system, and I really hope it can keep up with the likes of a Canon 400 5.6/ 7DMKII or Nikon 80-400 zoom /D7200/D750. I know the FPS is slower,but its about AF accuracy & tracking I would like to know.
Thanks in advance for any help

ps about to buy this lens but when I read about pro BIF shooters..its Nikon or Canon if you want the best?? so need some more proof

Stavri · 05-12-2015, 05:21 PM

Here's some threads to get started

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/294721-post-your-hd-pentax...-pictures.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/55946-300mm-plus-lens-club...nses-1115.html

**jpzk** · 05-12-2015, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by Shanti

ps about to buy this lens but when I read about pro BIF shooters..its Nikon or Canon if you want the best?? so need some more proof

Pentax ... Canon ... Nikon ... pick your gear and go with that.
If you're already invested in Pentax, you'd better think twice before switching: mucho $$$.

Make sure you visit the threads provided by Stravi in the previous post!

JP

Shanti · 05-12-2015, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

Here's some threads to get started

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/294721-post-your-hd-pentax...-pictures.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/55946-300mm-plus-lens-club...nses-1115.html

HI I know these threads..yes what I get with the DA*300 or close to it--so very good for a zoom!! ,but I want only BIF to find out how the AF tracking is,which is not so good on the DA* as you know..the K3II should be better on paper,but hard to wait so long

and the 150-450 is same weight as Tamron 150-600,which for me is easy to handhold..just alot of $$ so must be sure

Franc · 05-12-2015, 10:18 PM

BIF is easer to do with the 150-450 then with the *300. I have more keepers, tracking is up to speed, but those were test shots (terns) which i threw away. i'm waiting for the kestrel to appear again.

Shanti · 05-13-2015, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by Franc

BIF is easer to do with the 150-450 then with the *300. I have more keepers, tracking is up to speed, but those were test shots (terns) which i threw away. i'm waiting for the kestrel to appear again.

That is what I want to hear

then will be even better with K3II I guess

05-12-2015, 04:46 PM	#1
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	BIF with the DFA 150-450 Would like if anyone who has this lens can post some BIF pics only,not perched or on water,grass etc... I am interested to hear how the AF is (on K3 or K3II when out), and if it can compare to Canikon for BIF shots. Maybe the new K3II has a better AF system, and I really hope it can keep up with the likes of a Canon 400 5.6/ 7DMKII or Nikon 80-400 zoom /D7200/D750. I know the FPS is slower,but its about AF accuracy & tracking I would like to know. Thanks in advance for any help ps about to buy this lens but when I read about pro BIF shooters..its Nikon or Canon if you want the best?? so need some more proof

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05-12-2015, 05:21 PM	#2
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Here's some threads to get started https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/294721-post-your-hd-pentax...-pictures.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/55946-300mm-plus-lens-club...nses-1115.html

05-12-2015, 06:34 PM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Shanti ps about to buy this lens but when I read about pro BIF shooters..its Nikon or Canon if you want the best?? so need some more proof Pentax ... Canon ... Nikon ... pick your gear and go with that. If you're already invested in Pentax, you'd better think twice before switching: mucho $$$. Make sure you visit the threads provided by Stravi in the previous post! JP

05-12-2015, 07:45 PM	#4
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927 Original Poster	Originally posted by Stavri Here's some threads to get started https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/294721-post-your-hd-pentax...-pictures.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/55946-300mm-plus-lens-club...nses-1115.html HI I know these threads..yes what I get with the DA300 or close to it--so very good for a zoom!! ,but I want only BIF to find out how the AF tracking is,which is not so good on the DA as you know..the K3II should be better on paper,but hard to wait so long and the 150-450 is same weight as Tamron 150-600,which for me is easy to handhold..just alot of $$ so must be sure

05-12-2015, 10:18 PM	#5
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	BIF is easer to do with the 150-450 then with the *300. I have more keepers, tracking is up to speed, but those were test shots (terns) which i threw away. i'm waiting for the kestrel to appear again.

05-13-2015, 07:05 AM	#6
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927 Original Poster	Originally posted by Franc BIF is easer to do with the 150-450 then with the *300. I have more keepers, tracking is up to speed, but those were test shots (terns) which i threw away. i'm waiting for the kestrel to appear again. That is what I want to hear then will be even better with K3II I guess