Nature A proud but hidden singer

A proud but hidden singer · **1 Like**

While I wouldn't say the focus is spot on, it is a lot better or sharper than I can usually achieve with the A70-210 or similar adaptall zoom lens. I've only had the K200/4 for a short time, but much like the K135/3.5, it is a joy to use. I'm hooked on these lenses even if you do have to give up much of the in camera control you get with an A lens.

The second image is somewhere between a 1:1 and 1:2 crop.

Anyone know this species of bird?

Michael Piziak · 04-01-2021, 10:01 AM

Cool shots!

**K2 to K50** · 04-01-2021, 11:38 AM

Good shooting!

**jbinpg** · 04-01-2021, 01:03 PM

Looks like a European Starling. Nice shots!

**MSL** · 04-01-2021, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Cool shots!

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Good shooting!

Originally posted by jbinpg

Looks like a European Starling. Nice shots!

Thank you all. I was quite surprised by how well these turned out. I stared out trying the lens with a cheap 3X teleconverter. It does very poorly with direct sun, causing a lot of purple fringing. The only advantage was that after the challenge of trying to frame birds at 600mm, working at only 200 mm was a breeze. These were the best of the bunch. It was a trade off with finding how close I could get before scaring it off. These were taken in a play area less than a block from where I live. While I see a lot of robins, finches, cardinals and a couple of others in and around my back yard, I don't recall seeing this species before. I'm guessing they prefer higher perches or greater distance from humans.

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Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	Cool shots!

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K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,792	Good shooting!

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jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Looks like a European Starling. Nice shots!

04-01-2021, 04:49 PM	#5
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michael Piziak Cool shots! Originally posted by K2 to K50 Good shooting! Originally posted by jbinpg Looks like a European Starling. Nice shots! Thank you all. I was quite surprised by how well these turned out. I stared out trying the lens with a cheap 3X teleconverter. It does very poorly with direct sun, causing a lot of purple fringing. The only advantage was that after the challenge of trying to frame birds at 600mm, working at only 200 mm was a breeze. These were the best of the bunch. It was a trade off with finding how close I could get before scaring it off. These were taken in a play area less than a block from where I live. While I see a lot of robins, finches, cardinals and a couple of others in and around my back yard, I don't recall seeing this species before. I'm guessing they prefer higher perches or greater distance from humans.