New long zoom

chd · 12-13-2018, 02:06 PM

Woo hoo, my new HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW zoom arrived today! I won't have a chance to play with it until this evening, but I'm looking forward to experimenting and I'll be happy to post my impressions and some sample images. It's pretty heavy; I think a monopod is definitely on my Christmas list now!

Any tips or tricks to know for this lens from those who are already familiar with it? I'm using it on a K-1.

Cheers,
-Chris

Last edited by BigMackCam; 12-13-2018 at 03:04 PM.

**aslyfox** · 12-13-2018, 02:31 PM

welcome

I use a K 3 or K 3II not the K 1 but the lens can be used without support

but as you know, it is big and heavy so support if possible is probably best

however if you don't have support, try these techniques

Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - In-Depth Articles

the principles are the same, how to help steady your camera and lens

**carabez** · 12-13-2018, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by chd

Woo hoo, my new Pentax FA 150-450 zoom arrived today!

Congrats!

If You would like sharing your first testing photos that wil be nice; I love those first pictures...

chd · 12-13-2018, 02:50 PM

Is there a way to edit a post once it's posted? I didn't see an obvious way to do so.

I wanted to update to be more specific about which exact lens it is; it's the HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW.

**marcusBMG** · 12-13-2018, 03:04 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome - and snap! Just got mine yesterday too. S/H - a fortuitous ebay purchase. Already impressed from a few quick shots - beautiful crisp sharp contrasty resuts.

I often use a monopod. I found this web page useful.

How to Use a Monopod

I now use the between the legs method #3 mostly - works for me.

**BigMackCam** · 12-13-2018, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by chd

Is there a way to edit a post once it's posted? I didn't see an obvious way to do so.

I wanted to update to be more specific about which exact lens it is; it's the HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW.

I believe that there's a short-term limitation on new members editing their initial thread posts, so I've edited it for you.

Welcome to the forums

**aslyfox** · 12-13-2018, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by marcusBMG

Welcome - and snap! Just got mine yesterday too. S/H - a fortuitous ebay purchase. Already impressed from a few quick shots - beautiful crisp sharp contrasty resuts.

I often use a monopod. I found this web page useful.

How to Use a Monopod

I now use the between the legs method #3 mostly - works for me.

nice link,

just what I have come to expect from forum members

chd · 12-13-2018, 03:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I believe that there's a short-term limitation on new members editing their initial thread posts, so I've edited it for you.

Welcome to the forums

Thanks!! :-)

chd · 12-13-2018, 06:29 PM - **3 Likes**

Of course I missed the light by the time I got home to try out my new lens, so most of my new trials will take another day or two, but here's a first try just to show that it works. :-) Hand held at 450mm.

12-13-2018, 02:06 PM	#1
chd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 54	New long zoom Woo hoo, my new HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW zoom arrived today! I won't have a chance to play with it until this evening, but I'm looking forward to experimenting and I'll be happy to post my impressions and some sample images. It's pretty heavy; I think a monopod is definitely on my Christmas list now! Any tips or tricks to know for this lens from those who are already familiar with it? I'm using it on a K-1. Cheers, -Chris Last edited by BigMackCam; 12-13-2018 at 03:04 PM.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	welcome I use a K 3 or K 3II not the K 1 but the lens can be used without support but as you know, it is big and heavy so support if possible is probably best however if you don't have support, try these techniques Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - In-Depth Articles the principles are the same, how to help steady your camera and lens

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carabez Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cinco de Mayo Photos: Gallery Posts: 793	Originally posted by chd Woo hoo, my new Pentax FA 150-450 zoom arrived today! Congrats! If You would like sharing your first testing photos that wil be nice; I love those first pictures...

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chd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 54 Original Poster	Is there a way to edit a post once it's posted? I didn't see an obvious way to do so. I wanted to update to be more specific about which exact lens it is; it's the HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW.

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marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	Welcome - and snap! Just got mine yesterday too. S/H - a fortuitous ebay purchase. Already impressed from a few quick shots - beautiful crisp sharp contrasty resuts. I often use a monopod. I found this web page useful. How to Use a Monopod I now use the between the legs method #3 mostly - works for me.

12-13-2018, 03:05 PM	#6
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by chd Is there a way to edit a post once it's posted? I didn't see an obvious way to do so. I wanted to update to be more specific about which exact lens it is; it's the HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW. I believe that there's a short-term limitation on new members editing their initial thread posts, so I've edited it for you. Welcome to the forums

12-13-2018, 03:06 PM	#7
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by marcusBMG Welcome - and snap! Just got mine yesterday too. S/H - a fortuitous ebay purchase. Already impressed from a few quick shots - beautiful crisp sharp contrasty resuts. I often use a monopod. I found this web page useful. How to Use a Monopod I now use the between the legs method #3 mostly - works for me. nice link, just what I have come to expect from forum members

12-13-2018, 03:07 PM - 1 Like	#8
chd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 54 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam I believe that there's a short-term limitation on new members editing their initial thread posts, so I've edited it for you. Welcome to the forums Thanks!! :-)