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**acoufap** · 06-18-2018, 11:01 AM - **5 Likes**

A couple made with

Pentax KP • [DA TC1.4x • DA55-300PLM]@420 • ISO100 • f/9.5 • 1/125 • C1P pp crop

handheld at near distance ...

northcoastgreg · 06-18-2018, 06:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Mount Scott with a cloud shroud, shot with KP @70mm:

**DW58** · 06-19-2018, 06:14 PM - **7 Likes**

Strawflower with K-70 @190mm.

SSGGeezer · 06-19-2018, 07:10 PM - **5 Likes**

Out shooting in Freeport, Maine while the wife unit was in an appointment. only had a few minutes but had some good results for near noontime.
Common Blue Damselfly and a Female Redwing Blackbird near a tidal pond.

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normhead · 06-21-2018, 01:51 PM - **5 Likes**

The 55-300 is getting to be my preferred walk around. Just carry the 21 ltd in my pocket for when I need it.

swanlefitte · 06-22-2018, 09:13 PM - **4 Likes**

the autofucus was spot on in dark. I also had the 1.4x tc on which I didn't need. I took one picture at f 9.5 1/60 and pushed that 5 stops. I got the flash and managed to get this one. you can see the mosquito on his belly by the hind leg.

**DW58** · 06-23-2018, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

the autofucus was spot on in dark. I also had the 1.4x tc on which I didn't need. I took one picture at f 9.5 1/60 and pushed that 5 stops. I got the flash and managed to get this one. you can see the mosquito on his belly by the hind leg.

I do not like opossums. Over the years they've killed a number of my chickens. But this is a nice shot. Great detail and good framing with the greenery.

Last edited by DW58; 06-23-2018 at 07:29 PM.

northcoastgreg · 06-24-2018, 07:16 PM - **3 Likes**

Del Norte redwoods, shot with KP @108mm:

honey bo bo · 06-25-2018, 06:17 AM - **1 Like**

Chipping Sparrow & Sandhill Crane

Amarony · 06-25-2018, 06:24 AM - **6 Likes**

This is from a recent trip to DC, shot from the opposite side of the mall reflecting pool so a hefty distance. Shot with a KP and cropped a bit to fill the frame. This lens is a powerhouse.

**eyrr** · 07-01-2018, 08:27 AM

I might be going out to do fireworks pictures tonight - likely not using this lens. The fireworks will be in a location that has a distant view of the Toronto skyline over Lake Ontario, and this might be a good lens for that. Has anybody done night skylines with this particular lens? Any thoughts about doing this with this particular lens beyond the obvious general tripod / timer etc?

**acoufap** · 07-01-2018, 09:11 AM - **1 Like**

Today discovered in a garden in the neighbourhood - these are real ...

sutherland · 07-02-2018, 06:27 AM - **5 Likes**

All were taken with my new K3II. The first two pictures of the Cedar Waxwings were prior to updating the firmware. I was fighting the meter while working with a very active subject. It is MUCH MUCH better after I spent the few minutes to update the firmware. Quiet and very responsive.

SSGGeezer · 07-02-2018, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by sutherland

All were taken with my new K3II. The first two pictures of the Cedar Waxwings were prior to updating the firmware. I was fighting the meter while working with a very active subject. It is MUCH MUCH better after I spent the few minutes to update the firmware. Quiet and very responsive.

Super nice shots of the Waxwings and I love cat pictures that show character like the last one. Very nice!

sutherland · 07-02-2018, 07:58 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Super nice shots of the Waxwings and I love cat pictures that show character like the last one. Very nice!

Thanks! Linus is always a character and that is one of his favorite 'perches' in the house.

Here is Ralphie (also shot with the 55-300).

06-25-2018, 06:17 AM - 1 Like	#69
honey bo bo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 768	The PLM @ Work this Weekend Chipping Sparrow & Sandhill Crane Last edited by honey bo bo; 10-04-2018 at 06:05 AM.

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06-18-2018, 11:01 AM - 5 Likes	#61
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	A couple made with Pentax KP • [DA TC1.4x • DA55-300PLM]@420 • ISO100 • f/9.5 • 1/125 • C1P pp crop handheld at near distance ...

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northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Mount Scott with a cloud shroud, shot with KP @70mm:

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	The 55-300 is getting to be my preferred walk around. Just carry the 21 ltd in my pocket for when I need it.

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swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	the autofucus was spot on in dark. I also had the 1.4x tc on which I didn't need. I took one picture at f 9.5 1/60 and pushed that 5 stops. I got the flash and managed to get this one. you can see the mosquito on his belly by the hind leg.

06-23-2018, 07:20 PM	#67
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,083	Originally posted by swanlefitte the autofucus was spot on in dark. I also had the 1.4x tc on which I didn't need. I took one picture at f 9.5 1/60 and pushed that 5 stops. I got the flash and managed to get this one. you can see the mosquito on his belly by the hind leg. I do not like opossums. Over the years they've killed a number of my chickens. But this is a nice shot. Great detail and good framing with the greenery. Last edited by DW58; 06-23-2018 at 07:29 PM.

06-24-2018, 07:16 PM - 3 Likes	#68
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Del Norte redwoods, shot with KP @108mm:

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eyrr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 320	I might be going out to do fireworks pictures tonight - likely not using this lens. The fireworks will be in a location that has a distant view of the Toronto skyline over Lake Ontario, and this might be a good lens for that. Has anybody done night skylines with this particular lens? Any thoughts about doing this with this particular lens beyond the obvious general tripod / timer etc?

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acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Today discovered in a garden in the neighbourhood - these are real ...

07-02-2018, 06:27 AM - 5 Likes	#73
sutherland Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 220	All were taken with my new K3II. The first two pictures of the Cedar Waxwings were prior to updating the firmware. I was fighting the meter while working with a very active subject. It is MUCH MUCH better after I spent the few minutes to update the firmware. Quiet and very responsive.

07-02-2018, 03:07 PM	#74
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by sutherland All were taken with my new K3II. The first two pictures of the Cedar Waxwings were prior to updating the firmware. I was fighting the meter while working with a very active subject. It is MUCH MUCH better after I spent the few minutes to update the firmware. Quiet and very responsive. Super nice shots of the Waxwings and I love cat pictures that show character like the last one. Very nice!

07-02-2018, 07:58 PM - 3 Likes	#75
sutherland Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 220	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Super nice shots of the Waxwings and I love cat pictures that show character like the last one. Very nice! Thanks! Linus is always a character and that is one of his favorite 'perches' in the house. Here is Ralphie (also shot with the 55-300).

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