Originally posted by 11GTCS Since it sounds like you do birding a fair bit, which lenses do you use to that end?
My big guy is a Tamron AF 300 2.8 ED [IF] that I use with the F 1.7x AF Adapter to give me 510 ƒ4.5, but you'd have to be real lucky to find one, and they go for a lot. There was a cheap one on eBay a while ago but it looked like it had been run over by a bus.
Here it is with the 1.4 TC
Here it is on the K-1 with the Tamron MC-7 2x TC
And here with the K-3 and 1.7x... that's my usual blind set up.
Here's on with my old A-400 , great starter lens if you find one and don't mind manual. I sold mine.
The DA 55-300 PLM is an amazing lens. They added elements and groups to the one you owned. Especially sharp up to 270mm and then tapers off a bit, but still very good. The only telephoto I can carry around without groaning. It's almost replaced my 60-250 for every day use.
Occasionally the DA* 200 gets some use....
And with the 1.4 TC
And F 1.7x
And of course, I have my fair share of 60-250 images....
And with the 1.4 TC
From the early days, my Sigma 70-300 bought with my D*ist
Would you believe a Tamron 90 macro shot?
But of late after shoulder surgery, my DA 55-300 PLM has carried most of the load, at least until I can manage the heavier lenses again.
I think this guy ate too much while he was in there.