Here are first shots with FA*300/4.5 on K10D.
I bought that lens in t he morning and spent all afternoon in the park.
Here are some results.
The only PPing was conversion in LR on my standard settings, cropping and resizing.

BR
Peter

[Ash]

Peter,
Very bright, colourful and contrasty.
Just beautiful results.
Ought to be proud.
Well done.

[dcmsox2004]

very nice series.....needless to say, i'm green with envy over that da300
looking forward to more pics with that dynamic lens duo..

[daacon]

Congrats on the new lens - results look very good. Have fun Peter.

[Peter Zack]

I have the same lens Peter (FA#300mm f4.5) and consider it one of the best pieces of glass I've ever shot with. That includes FA*85mm and the FA limiteds. You showed very nicely why. Great series and very nice results for a first time use.

[Taff]

I love the last two axl, and the only reason i dont love the first two is I dont like ducks or seeeglls

[axl]

Thanks for comments everybody...

Peter, I know what you're saying, I haven't used many lenses, and even fewer teles but this one is amazing me... as hard as I keep trying I can't see CAs nor PFs. No matter what and against what do I shoot.
And the resolving power of the lens is stunning, for example the Jay shot is around 75-80% crop!!

very nice series.....needless to say, i'm green with envy over that da300
looking forward to more pics with that dynamic lens duo..

thanks, but it's not DA* it's the older FA*. It lacks WR, SDM and closest focus is bit further but if I'd want DA* I'd have to fork out another £450 +
so I'm happy and you still can be green with envy

I love the last two axl, and the only reason i dont love the first two is I dont like ducks or seeeglls

Taff, thanks,
the first bird is not duck exactly, it's coot
very noisy bird that likes being very teritorial and chases just about everything that's in it's puddle

BR
Peter