DA560 lens club - Let's see some photos!

angerdan · 01-13-2019, 02:39 PM - **1 Like**

#1 - Bald eagle in wildlife park (raw from camera)

#2 - Male indian peafowl in zoo (edited)

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lbarfield9 · 01-16-2019, 08:32 AM - **7 Likes**

DA560 on K-70

Loving this new lens and camera !!!

**mstahulak** · 01-23-2019, 05:12 PM - **6 Likes**

The weather has been miserable for photography, but I did finally take the DA560 to the local aviary to test it out. Just snapshots, but the lens handles well. So far, I need to use it on a monopod, but, given that, I think it is sharp enough (f/5.6 at near minimum focus) ISO 800 (go KP!!, but I do hope to shoot at lower ISOs one day when it's brighter):
full frame:

full resolution detail:

f/5.6, ISO 1250, full frame:

full resolution detail:

I'm so grateful to be able to use this lens. I know I can make some images that will be memorable, at least for me!

**mstahulak** · 02-10-2019, 10:14 PM - **5 Likes**

Moving Targets are not easy, but the KP is the first camera I've trusted to track in continuous AF. The wind was blowing the lens all over the place. Using this lens in the field is a real challenge!

Last edited by mstahulak; 03-11-2019 at 04:17 PM. Reason: Broken link

redpit · 02-10-2019, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by mstahulak

Moving Targets are not easy, but the KP is the first camera I've trusted to track in continuous AF. The wind was blowing the lens all over the place. Using this lens in the field is a real challenge!

Great shooting and beautiful image! I think that you found what is the greatest challenge for such a long lens like the DA 560!! I tend to retract the hood in such cases, it helps a bit!

Kath · 03-11-2019, 05:53 PM - **10 Likes**

Sometimes I'm lucky enough to naturally wake up for golden hour on the river. Today was one of those glorious days. DA560 on KP.

sutherland · 03-11-2019, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by Kath

Sometimes I'm lucky enough to naturally wake up for golden hour on the river. Today was one of those glorious days. DA560 on KP.

Absolutely love this image!

Kath · 03-11-2019, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by sutherland

Absolutely love this image!

Thanks, Sutherland. So glad you enjoy it.

**woodywesty** · 03-12-2019, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by Kath

Sometimes I'm lucky enough to naturally wake up for golden hour on the river. Today was one of those glorious days. DA560 on KP.

Wow! the golden hour indeed! And in spite of daylight savings time!! ;-)

Kath · 03-12-2019, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by woodywesty

Wow! the golden hour indeed! And in spite of daylight savings time!! ;-)

LOL, Wwesty, sometimes insomnia works in my favor. So, instead of rolling over and trying to get back to sleep, I peeked out the window and couldn’t believe my eyes. I’m thinking I need to wake up early more often.

**mstahulak** · 03-17-2019, 08:44 AM - **11 Likes**

At the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve

To Murray: I promise to get this lens on a tripod, ASAP!!

redpit · 03-17-2019, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by mstahulak

At the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve:

To Murray: I promise to get this lens on a tripod, ASAP!!

Wonderful image! Congratulations! I love the bokeh on some pics like this one (or the one with the hawk in flight above) which is not completely blurry but has a unique rendering, characteristic of the DA 560!

**mstahulak** · 03-19-2019, 03:52 PM - **8 Likes**

**mstahulak** · 04-24-2019, 03:39 PM - **8 Likes**

At Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge:

Too big?

Nope!

KP + DA 560mm @ISO 1600

**mstahulak** · 05-20-2019, 10:53 AM - **2 Likes**

-3 seems to have improved my keeper rate. Eastern Kingbird with white-lined sphinx moth. At Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.

DA 560mm & KP; ISO 400, f/8, 1/1250sec

01-23-2019, 05:12 PM - 6 Likes	#183
mstahulak Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 88	First outdoor images The weather has been miserable for photography, but I did finally take the DA560 to the local aviary to test it out. Just snapshots, but the lens handles well. So far, I need to use it on a monopod, but, given that, I think it is sharp enough (f/5.6 at near minimum focus) ISO 800 (go KP!!, but I do hope to shoot at lower ISOs one day when it's brighter): full frame: full resolution detail: f/5.6, ISO 1250, full frame: full resolution detail: I'm so grateful to be able to use this lens. I know I can make some images that will be memorable, at least for me!

03-11-2019, 05:53 PM - 10 Likes	#186
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Morning Cormorant on the River Sometimes I'm lucky enough to naturally wake up for golden hour on the river. Today was one of those glorious days. DA560 on KP.

03-17-2019, 08:44 AM - 11 Likes	#191
mstahulak Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 88	At the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve To Murray: I promise to get this lens on a tripod, ASAP!! Last edited by mstahulak; 04-24-2019 at 03:26 PM. Reason: broken link…

03-19-2019, 03:52 PM - 8 Likes	#193
mstahulak Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 88	one more northern harrier… Last edited by mstahulak; 04-24-2019 at 03:27 PM. Reason: broken link…

05-20-2019, 10:53 AM - 2 Likes	#195
mstahulak Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 88	Did an AF Fine Adjustment… -3 seems to have improved my keeper rate. Eastern Kingbird with white-lined sphinx moth. At Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. DA 560mm & KP; ISO 400, f/8, 1/1250sec Last edited by mstahulak; 06-13-2019 at 02:25 AM. Reason: broken link

02-10-2019, 10:14 PM - 5 Likes	#184
mstahulak Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 88	Moving Targets are not easy, but the KP is the first camera I've trusted to track in continuous AF. The wind was blowing the lens all over the place. Using this lens in the field is a real challenge! Last edited by mstahulak; 03-11-2019 at 04:17 PM. Reason: Broken link

02-10-2019, 11:29 PM	#185
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by mstahulak Moving Targets are not easy, but the KP is the first camera I've trusted to track in continuous AF. The wind was blowing the lens all over the place. Using this lens in the field is a real challenge! Great shooting and beautiful image! I think that you found what is the greatest challenge for such a long lens like the DA 560!! I tend to retract the hood in such cases, it helps a bit!

03-11-2019, 06:03 PM	#187
sutherland Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 220	Originally posted by Kath Sometimes I'm lucky enough to naturally wake up for golden hour on the river. Today was one of those glorious days. DA560 on KP. Absolutely love this image!

03-11-2019, 11:43 PM	#188
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Originally posted by sutherland Absolutely love this image! Thanks, Sutherland. So glad you enjoy it.

03-12-2019, 07:02 AM	#189
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by Kath Sometimes I'm lucky enough to naturally wake up for golden hour on the river. Today was one of those glorious days. DA560 on KP. Wow! the golden hour indeed! And in spite of daylight savings time!! ;-)

03-12-2019, 09:11 AM	#190
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Originally posted by woodywesty Wow! the golden hour indeed! And in spite of daylight savings time!! ;-) LOL, Wwesty, sometimes insomnia works in my favor. So, instead of rolling over and trying to get back to sleep, I peeked out the window and couldn’t believe my eyes. I’m thinking I need to wake up early more often.

03-17-2019, 09:06 AM	#192
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by mstahulak At the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve: To Murray: I promise to get this lens on a tripod, ASAP!! Wonderful image! Congratulations! I love the bokeh on some pics like this one (or the one with the hawk in flight above) which is not completely blurry but has a unique rendering, characteristic of the DA 560!

04-24-2019, 03:39 PM - 8 Likes	#194
mstahulak Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 88	At Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge: Too big? Nope! KP + DA 560mm @ISO 1600

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