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AdrianM · 05-16-2015, 02:51 AM

A sample with the HD 1.4x Rear Converter attached. A single shot showing both the full size and a crop, both resized to 1024 pixels. The flower was circa 12 metres away. I stopped down just a tad, f9 (corrected for the RC), so basically 1/3 stop from wide open. This is just brilliant sharpness noting the extent of the crop and the fact that the lens is close to wide open.

K-3, 150-450, in-built flash, Rogue Safari flash extender, hand-held.

X-mode, 1/180th, ISO 640, f9 (corrected by 1 stop for the RC), 450mm (times 1.4)

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Franc · 05-16-2015, 05:37 AM - **5 Likes**

testing the dfa in the drizzle we had all day

1. meadow pipet

2.

3.

crosspost

---------- Post added 16th May 2015 at 14:57 ----------

1. like the DFA is this grebe

2.

Shanti · 05-16-2015, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by Franc

testing the dfa in the drizzle we had all day

1. meadow pipet

2.

3.

crosspost

---------- Post added 16th May 2015 at 14:57 ----------

1. like the DFA is this grebe

2.

Nice...are these with the TC? handheld or?

Franc · 05-16-2015, 09:25 AM - **1 Like**

without the tc and handheld

Zygonyx · 05-17-2015, 01:30 AM - **8 Likes**

Congrats AdrianM and Franc, stunning bird-shots !

Originally posted by Stavri

Great shots, so much tracking I'm surprised he didn't put a restraining order on you

Thanks

another serie with the charismatic bluethroat, though as i didn't hide properly, most of those are around 10 Mpix crops...

I am fun of this lens, including it's pretty smooth bokeh.

JinDesu · 05-17-2015, 02:31 AM

That last one is gorgeous. Wowee.

TenZ.NL · 05-17-2015, 11:22 AM

Guys, you make me drool

Originally posted by Franc

1. sedge warbler

Awesome collection you allready captured with this baby, Franc.
Eagerly awaiting my holidaymoney...Can I ask where you bought it and did you had the chance to try it before purchase?

**boriscleto** · 05-17-2015, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by AdrianM

A sample with the HD 1.4x Rear Converter attached. A single shot showing both the full size and a crop, both resized to 1024 pixels. The flower was circa 12 metres away. I stopped down just a tad, f9 (corrected for the RC), so basically 1/3 stop from wide open. This is just brilliant sharpness noting the extent of the crop and the fact that the lens is close to wide open.

K-3, 150-450, in-built flash, Rogue Safari flash extender, hand-held.

X-mode, 1/180th, ISO 640, f9 (corrected by 1 stop for the RC), 450mm (times 1.4)

Does the Rogue Safari work well with the K-3? The website says it isn't compatible.

normhead · 05-17-2015, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by Franc

testing the dfa in the drizzle we had all day

1. meadow pipet

2.

3.

crosspost

---------- Post added 16th May 2015 at 14:57 ----------

1. like the DFA is this grebe

2.

I swear, you get way more detail on days when the weather isn't perfect. Harsh light is not good light.

Franc · 05-17-2015, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

Guys, you make me drool

Awesome collection you allready captured with this baby, Franc.
Eagerly awaiting my holidaymoney...Can I ask where you bought it and did you had the chance to try it before purchase?

bought it at fotolooman.nl, he's the cheapest in Holland. You can try it, but if something wrong with it, he swap it for a new one. Nice guy as well

---------- Post added 17th May 2015 at 21:32 ----------

Originally posted by normhead

I swear, you get way more detail on days when the weather isn't perfect. Harsh light is not good light.

yep, or you have to be out very early

**crewl1** · 05-17-2015, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Does the Rogue Safari work well with the K-3? The website says it isn't compatible.

You have to set the unit in a specific position but it works great. Adrian and I discussed our testing here
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/256288...-extender.html

Barry Pearson · 05-17-2015, 01:44 PM - **4 Likes**

Here are some photos of racing bikes taken at Oulton Park racetrack.

They have also been published at DPReview, resized to 2500 x 2000, hence much larger than here.

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-17-2015, 01:49 PM

Nice shooting!

**vcollerp** · 05-17-2015, 11:51 PM - **5 Likes**

Two quick ones from my side.

TenZ.NL · 05-18-2015, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by Franc

bought it at fotolooman.nl, he's the cheapest in Holland. You can try it, but if something wrong with it, he swap it for a new one. Nice guy as well

Thnx! Never been there but I`ve heared good stories about him.
However, still debating with myself whether to get the DFA 150-450mm or the Sigma 300mm F2.8... 420mm F4 sounds very good and I allready have the sigma 1.4 APO TC.

As for the DFA 150-450: Does anyone know at which focal lenghts the aperture changes? At how much mm`s does it become F5.6?

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05-16-2015, 05:37 AM - 5 Likes	#77
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,214	testing the dfa in the drizzle we had all day 1. meadow pipet 2. 3. crosspost ---------- Post added 16th May 2015 at 14:57 ---------- 1. like the DFA is this grebe 2.

05-16-2015, 09:19 AM	#78
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by Franc testing the dfa in the drizzle we had all day 1. meadow pipet 2. 3. crosspost ---------- Post added 16th May 2015 at 14:57 ---------- 1. like the DFA is this grebe 2. Nice...are these with the TC? handheld or?

05-16-2015, 09:25 AM - 1 Like	#79
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,214	without the tc and handheld

05-17-2015, 01:30 AM - 8 Likes	#80
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Congrats AdrianM and Franc, stunning bird-shots ! Originally posted by Stavri Great shots, so much tracking I'm surprised he didn't put a restraining order on you Thanks another serie with the charismatic bluethroat, though as i didn't hide properly, most of those are around 10 Mpix crops... I am fun of this lens, including it's pretty smooth bokeh.

05-17-2015, 02:31 AM	#81
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	That last one is gorgeous. Wowee.

05-17-2015, 11:22 AM	#82
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	Guys, you make me drool Originally posted by Franc 1. sedge warbler Awesome collection you allready captured with this baby, Franc. Eagerly awaiting my holidaymoney...Can I ask where you bought it and did you had the chance to try it before purchase?

05-17-2015, 12:15 PM	#83
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by AdrianM A sample with the HD 1.4x Rear Converter attached. A single shot showing both the full size and a crop, both resized to 1024 pixels. The flower was circa 12 metres away. I stopped down just a tad, f9 (corrected for the RC), so basically 1/3 stop from wide open. This is just brilliant sharpness noting the extent of the crop and the fact that the lens is close to wide open. K-3, 150-450, in-built flash, Rogue Safari flash extender, hand-held. X-mode, 1/180th, ISO 640, f9 (corrected by 1 stop for the RC), 450mm (times 1.4) Does the Rogue Safari work well with the K-3? The website says it isn't compatible.

05-17-2015, 12:25 PM	#84
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Franc testing the dfa in the drizzle we had all day 1. meadow pipet 2. 3. crosspost ---------- Post added 16th May 2015 at 14:57 ---------- 1. like the DFA is this grebe 2. I swear, you get way more detail on days when the weather isn't perfect. Harsh light is not good light.

05-17-2015, 12:30 PM	#85
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,214	Originally posted by TenZ.NL Guys, you make me drool Awesome collection you allready captured with this baby, Franc. Eagerly awaiting my holidaymoney...Can I ask where you bought it and did you had the chance to try it before purchase? bought it at fotolooman.nl, he's the cheapest in Holland. You can try it, but if something wrong with it, he swap it for a new one. Nice guy as well ---------- Post added 17th May 2015 at 21:32 ---------- Originally posted by normhead I swear, you get way more detail on days when the weather isn't perfect. Harsh light is not good light. yep, or you have to be out very early

05-17-2015, 01:16 PM	#86
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by boriscleto Does the Rogue Safari work well with the K-3? The website says it isn't compatible. You have to set the unit in a specific position but it works great. Adrian and I discussed our testing here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/256288...-extender.html

05-17-2015, 01:49 PM	#88
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Nice shooting!

05-17-2015, 11:51 PM - 5 Likes	#89
vcollerp Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vereeniging South Africa Posts: 208	Two quick ones from my side.

05-18-2015, 10:38 AM	#90
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	Originally posted by Franc bought it at fotolooman.nl, he's the cheapest in Holland. You can try it, but if something wrong with it, he swap it for a new one. Nice guy as well Thnx! Never been there but I`ve heared good stories about him. However, still debating with myself whether to get the DFA 150-450mm or the Sigma 300mm F2.8... 420mm F4 sounds very good and I allready have the sigma 1.4 APO TC. As for the DFA 150-450: Does anyone know at which focal lenghts the aperture changes? At how much mm`s does it become F5.6?

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