1000mm of goodness!

rfortson · 01-13-2010, 08:01 PM

As in, "my goodness, that's a huge lens!"

I just received my new toy from KEH, the SMC 1000mm f/8, complete with a well-used case. I feel just like Ron Stoner, or John Severson or one of those old surfing photographers with their 1000mm Century lens.

Anyhoo....I couldn't pass up on the opportunity to at least try this lens. I figure I can always sell it if I don't use it. However, just think of the fun this will be at the beach, or at the wild life area. I had to buy a gimbal head to hold the thing!

Here's the lens on my K20D.

rhodopsin · 01-13-2010, 08:29 PM

Except Stoner & Severson would've needed a 1600mm lens to see the angle of view you see!

Please post some photos!

matiki · 01-13-2010, 08:32 PM

Wow. That is awesome. I bet every tripod I own would buckle.

**dadipentak** · 01-13-2010, 09:10 PM

Welcome to the club!

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Blue · 01-13-2010, 09:28 PM

Its telescope tripod time.

Pentaxor · 01-13-2010, 09:49 PM

please dont shoot me !

stevebrot · 01-13-2010, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Its telescope tripod time.

Don't you mean gun carriage time?

Steve

Blue · 01-13-2010, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Don't you mean gun carriage time?

Steve

He could swap it out with the barrel on one of these.

imtheguy · 01-13-2010, 10:04 PM

Its beautiful.

So which 2x TC do you plan to mount with it??

imtheguy · 01-13-2010, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by Blue

He could swap it out with the barrel on one of these.

I like it Blue!

flockofbirds · 01-13-2010, 10:07 PM

It looks scary.

It could also double as a blunt weapon if its not too heavy.

**Ash** · 01-13-2010, 10:09 PM

Congrats Russ, and let's see those first few keepers with this new acquisition of yours.

**monochrome** · 01-13-2010, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Don't you mean gun carriage time?

Steve

Give him a horse - he needs a caisson!

Pentaxor · 01-13-2010, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by Blue

He could swap it out with the barrel on one of these.

I rode in one of these.

it looks like an M4 although a bit different and with a small armament.

jeryst · 01-14-2010, 12:31 AM

Is that a lens in your pocket, or are you just happy to see us? - lol

01-13-2010, 08:01 PM	#1
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	1000mm of goodness! As in, "my goodness, that's a huge lens!" I just received my new toy from KEH, the SMC 1000mm f/8, complete with a well-used case. I feel just like Ron Stoner, or John Severson or one of those old surfing photographers with their 1000mm Century lens. Anyhoo....I couldn't pass up on the opportunity to at least try this lens. I figure I can always sell it if I don't use it. However, just think of the fun this will be at the beach, or at the wild life area. I had to buy a gimbal head to hold the thing! Here's the lens on my K20D.

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01-13-2010, 08:29 PM	#2
rhodopsin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Deep Forest Posts: 643	Except Stoner & Severson would've needed a 1600mm lens to see the angle of view you see! Please post some photos!

01-13-2010, 08:32 PM	#3
matiki Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 393	Wow. That is awesome. I bet every tripod I own would buckle.

01-13-2010, 09:28 PM	#5
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Its telescope tripod time.

01-13-2010, 09:49 PM	#6
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	please dont shoot me !

01-13-2010, 09:54 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Blue Its telescope tripod time. Don't you mean gun carriage time? Steve

01-13-2010, 10:04 PM	#8
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by stevebrot Don't you mean gun carriage time? Steve He could swap it out with the barrel on one of these.

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imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Its beautiful. So which 2x TC do you plan to mount with it??

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imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Originally posted by Blue He could swap it out with the barrel on one of these. I like it Blue!

01-13-2010, 10:07 PM	#11
flockofbirds Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 178	It looks scary. It could also double as a blunt weapon if its not too heavy.

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Congrats Russ, and let's see those first few keepers with this new acquisition of yours.

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01-13-2010, 10:33 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot Don't you mean gun carriage time? Steve Give him a horse - he needs a caisson!

01-13-2010, 11:13 PM	#14
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by Blue He could swap it out with the barrel on one of these. I rode in one of these. it looks like an M4 although a bit different and with a small armament.

01-14-2010, 12:31 AM	#15
jeryst Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 136	Is that a lens in your pocket, or are you just happy to see us? - lol