Post your HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW pictures!

redpit · 12-14-2016, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by johnc

Superb capture, well done! I didn't get to an air show since I got the lens, roll on next summer!

John

Thank you John! You know what a great lens the DFA is, so prepare for some long hours under the hot sun and the kerosene fumes this summer (and prepare your arms too!)

johnc · 12-14-2016, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by redpit

Thank you John! You know what a great lens the DFA is, so prepare for some long hours under the hot sun and the kerosene fumes this summer (and prepare your arms too!)

150-450 just screams 'airshow lens' to me. I think the only puzzle will be which body to put it on..... K-3 for reach and frame-rate, or K-1 for better AF and that amazing dynamic range.

You've proved it's a great match for APSC there!

John

redpit · 12-14-2016, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by johnc

150-450 just screams 'airshow lens' to me. I think the only puzzle will be which body to put it on..... K-3 for reach and frame-rate, or K-1 for better AF and that amazing dynamic range.

You've proved it's a great match for APSC there!

John

You just need 2 lenses!

For me the answer is on K-1 when I'm close to the action (runway for example) and Crop when I'm far away and want extra reach. The fact though that I don't own a K-3 and K-5's 16.3Mpxl are not many more than 15 from K-1's crop mode make me have the lens mostly on my K-1 despite the low frame rate. Quality over quantity

johnc · 12-14-2016, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by redpit

You just need 2 lenses!

For me the answer is on K-1 when I'm close to the action (runway for example) and Crop when I'm far away and want extra reach. The fact though that I don't own a K-3 and K-5's 16.3Mpxl are not many more than 15 from K-1's crop mode I have the lens mostly on my K-1 despite the low frame rate. Quality over quantity

I don't think I could lift two, plus the D-FA 70-200 as well!

I have used DA* 300 and DA*60-250 on K-3 before for airshows, both with and without the HD TC 1.4x. Experience was that I would like a slightly higher hit-rate, I got some acceptable shots (to me) but I would say I had to take an awful lot to get really sharp images.

Can't wait to try the 150-450 for this application.

John

redpit · 12-14-2016, 11:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by johnc

Experience was that I would like a slightly higher hit-rate, I got some acceptable shots (to me) but I would say I had to take an awful lot to get really sharp images.
John

That's not the case with DFA 150-450! Trust me

It's fast and autofocuses very accurately even on my K-5 with the less advanced AF system. It's a joy to use.

noelpolar · 12-22-2016, 04:35 AM - **6 Likes**

New Holland Honeyeater .... K3 and DFA 150-450

The mystery of the orange crested New Holland Honeyeater is solved.

lemonsoda · 12-22-2016, 07:37 AM - **7 Likes**

Franc · 12-24-2016, 07:34 AM - **5 Likes**

on a windy and grey day.
1.

2.

redpit · 12-24-2016, 07:49 AM - **1 Like**

@Franc @lemonsoda and @noelpolar your bird pictures are wonderful and a real advertisement for the DFA 150-450 capabilities

Franc · 12-24-2016, 08:00 AM

thank you, its an excellent lens!

royd63uk · 12-24-2016, 10:30 AM - **1 Like**

Just took possession of my new 150-450 lens here is a couple of shots taken today on my K3 (in the UK)
first on at 250 other two at 450 third one a few ducks by the estuary on a very dull day
Roy

Franc · 12-27-2016, 08:16 AM - **4 Likes**

1.

noelpolar · 12-28-2016, 02:57 AM - **7 Likes**

My Flower.... Bugger Off!

K-1 & DFA 150-450 at 450, iso 2000, f8, 1/250

---------- Post added 28-12-16 at 08:40 PM ----------

Originally posted by redpit

@Franc @lemonsoda and @noelpolar your bird pictures are wonderful and a real advertisement for the DFA 150-450 capabilities

Thank you!

**david94903** · 12-31-2016, 01:21 AM - **5 Likes**

Really enjoying this lens. Been shooting wildlife, handheld for the most part, on a K3 body. Took a bit of getting used to to find that sweet spot.

mikeSF · 12-31-2016, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by david94903

Really enjoying this lens. Been shooting wildlife, handheld for the most part, on a K3 body. Took a bit of getting used to to find that sweet spot.

outstanding, David!

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12-14-2016, 09:48 AM	#886
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by johnc Superb capture, well done! I didn't get to an air show since I got the lens, roll on next summer! John Thank you John! You know what a great lens the DFA is, so prepare for some long hours under the hot sun and the kerosene fumes this summer (and prepare your arms too!)

12-14-2016, 10:38 AM	#887
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Originally posted by redpit Thank you John! You know what a great lens the DFA is, so prepare for some long hours under the hot sun and the kerosene fumes this summer (and prepare your arms too!) 150-450 just screams 'airshow lens' to me. I think the only puzzle will be which body to put it on..... K-3 for reach and frame-rate, or K-1 for better AF and that amazing dynamic range. You've proved it's a great match for APSC there! John

12-14-2016, 10:55 AM	#888
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by johnc 150-450 just screams 'airshow lens' to me. I think the only puzzle will be which body to put it on..... K-3 for reach and frame-rate, or K-1 for better AF and that amazing dynamic range. You've proved it's a great match for APSC there! John You just need 2 lenses! For me the answer is on K-1 when I'm close to the action (runway for example) and Crop when I'm far away and want extra reach. The fact though that I don't own a K-3 and K-5's 16.3Mpxl are not many more than 15 from K-1's crop mode make me have the lens mostly on my K-1 despite the low frame rate. Quality over quantity

12-14-2016, 10:59 AM	#889
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Originally posted by redpit You just need 2 lenses! For me the answer is on K-1 when I'm close to the action (runway for example) and Crop when I'm far away and want extra reach. The fact though that I don't own a K-3 and K-5's 16.3Mpxl are not many more than 15 from K-1's crop mode I have the lens mostly on my K-1 despite the low frame rate. Quality over quantity I don't think I could lift two, plus the D-FA 70-200 as well! I have used DA* 300 and DA*60-250 on K-3 before for airshows, both with and without the HD TC 1.4x. Experience was that I would like a slightly higher hit-rate, I got some acceptable shots (to me) but I would say I had to take an awful lot to get really sharp images. Can't wait to try the 150-450 for this application. John

12-14-2016, 11:10 AM - 1 Like	#890
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by johnc Experience was that I would like a slightly higher hit-rate, I got some acceptable shots (to me) but I would say I had to take an awful lot to get really sharp images. John That's not the case with DFA 150-450! Trust me It's fast and autofocuses very accurately even on my K-5 with the less advanced AF system. It's a joy to use.

12-22-2016, 04:35 AM - 6 Likes	#891
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	New Holland Honeyeater .... K3 and DFA 150-450 The mystery of the orange crested New Holland Honeyeater is solved.

12-22-2016, 07:37 AM - 7 Likes	#892
lemonsoda Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: near Munich airport Posts: 60

12-24-2016, 07:34 AM - 5 Likes	#893
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	on a windy and grey day. 1. 2.

12-24-2016, 07:49 AM - 1 Like	#894
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	@Franc @lemonsoda and @noelpolar your bird pictures are wonderful and a real advertisement for the DFA 150-450 capabilities

12-24-2016, 08:00 AM	#895
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	thank you, its an excellent lens!

12-27-2016, 08:16 AM - 4 Likes	#897
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	1.

12-28-2016, 02:57 AM - 7 Likes	#898
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	My Flower.... Bugger Off! K-1 & DFA 150-450 at 450, iso 2000, f8, 1/250 ---------- Post added 28-12-16 at 08:40 PM ---------- Originally posted by redpit @Franc @lemonsoda and @noelpolar your bird pictures are wonderful and a real advertisement for the DFA 150-450 capabilities Thank you!

12-31-2016, 07:33 PM	#900
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by david94903 Really enjoying this lens. Been shooting wildlife, handheld for the most part, on a K3 body. Took a bit of getting used to to find that sweet spot. outstanding, David!