Nature Wildlife with the F* 250-600

Wildlife with the F* 250-600 · **7 Likes**

Last year I was able to find the lens I've been wanting for several years: the F* 250-600. After recieving the lens, I quickly headed to Yellowstone National Park (I only live about an hour away) and did some tests. All the details are found in the thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/324885-acqu...ts-photos.html, so I'll just post a few photos here.

And finally, one wide open, f/5.6, at 600mm:

Adam · 01-09-2017, 06:01 PM - **1 Like**

Great to hear you're enjoying the lens! Those are some wonderful captures. Hope you weren't too close to those bears

builttospill · 01-10-2017, 03:58 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks Adam. I was a little too close for comfort, but there were other photographers there who couldn't run as fast as I can.

yyyzzz · 03-03-2017, 02:34 AM

Great work!

**DW58** · 03-03-2017, 08:28 AM

Nice shots. I lived in that area for years and never did see a griz. Elk looks like it's got scabies. Not good.

micromacro · 03-03-2017, 08:37 AM

Big mamma sees you.
And her look says all, run!

Sténon · 03-03-2017, 10:28 AM

Good job with a good lens ! Also your shots show us you're alive

builttospill · 03-06-2017, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by yyyzzz

Great work!

Originally posted by DW58

Nice shots. I lived in that area for years and never did see a griz. Elk looks like it's got scabies. Not good.

Originally posted by Sténon

Good job with a good lens ! Also your shots show us you're alive

Thanks everyone. I love all the outdoor activities in this area. Yeah, the elk was losing it's fur in the warm weather.

Originally posted by micromacro

Big mamma sees you.
And her look says all, run!

A loud car (problem with muffler) drove by while I was standing on the side of the road. The noise caused momma bear to stand for just a second. The next noise was incredible: a couple hundred gasps from the crowd and about 300 shutters clicking like crazy.

micromacro · 03-07-2017, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by builttospill

The next noise was incredible: a couple hundred gasps from the crowd and about 300 shutters clicking like crazy.

It was a kodak moment to shoot!

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01-09-2017, 06:01 PM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Great to hear you're enjoying the lens! Those are some wonderful captures. Hope you weren't too close to those bears Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-03-2017, 02:34 AM	#4
yyyzzz Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery Posts: 509	Great work! Great work!

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01-10-2017, 03:58 PM - 1 Like	#3
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398 Original Poster	Thanks Adam. I was a little too close for comfort, but there were other photographers there who couldn't run as fast as I can.

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DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082	Nice shots. I lived in that area for years and never did see a griz. Elk looks like it's got scabies. Not good.

03-03-2017, 08:37 AM	#6
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Big mamma sees you. And her look says all, run!

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Sténon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Normandie Photos: Albums Posts: 117	Good job with a good lens ! Also your shots show us you're alive

03-06-2017, 12:22 PM	#8
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398 Original Poster	Originally posted by yyyzzz Great work! Originally posted by DW58 Nice shots. I lived in that area for years and never did see a griz. Elk looks like it's got scabies. Not good. Originally posted by Sténon Good job with a good lens ! Also your shots show us you're alive Thanks everyone. I love all the outdoor activities in this area. Yeah, the elk was losing it's fur in the warm weather. Originally posted by micromacro Big mamma sees you. And her look says all, run! A loud car (problem with muffler) drove by while I was standing on the side of the road. The noise caused momma bear to stand for just a second. The next noise was incredible: a couple hundred gasps from the crowd and about 300 shutters clicking like crazy.

03-07-2017, 12:10 AM	#9
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by builttospill The next noise was incredible: a couple hundred gasps from the crowd and about 300 shutters clicking like crazy. It was a kodak moment to shoot!