[timautin]

But think a while about what a DFA 600/4 would add to the current choice: for many the DA560 is already out of reach or off their list because of its price, size, weight...
A DFA600/4 would either be véééry heavy and véééry big and very expensive, or would be very heavy, very big and véééry expensive.
Nikon and Canon have managed to get their 600/4 primes'weight down to somewhat handholdable, but that means using véééry expensive glass, and with a price tag of 12.000 for the Canon and 12.000 for the Nikon, anyone interested?
I doubt it, the price would by far exceed the cost of K1, K3 and all other lenses most people own.

Chris

Chris I don't disagree with what you say, but since Pentax wants to become a real choice for pro photographers it has to add such gems in her crown. Very few of the Nicanon pros are actually paying (at least that money) for their super tele primes but there are quite many that use them. Moreover don't forget the Pentax heritage... We are talking about a brand that had/has such lenses in the past and even more exotic ones (like the exceptional FA* 250-600/5.6). When Pentax didn't have a FF the discussion about it was ending "but they don't offer a FF camera". Now the "objection" is that she doesn't offer many high quality FF glass. I believe this gonna change too - sooner than expected

And even if such lenses are only produced after preordering on demand or are out of reach for most of us non pro phtographers, there is nothing wrong for me if Pentax offers them! On the contrary surely adds prestige and weight if for example Pentax has in its arsenal a 600/4 that is on the same league or even better than the competition, don't you agree?

+1! The 600 would also probably be too expensive and / or too heavy for me too, but it would add prestige to the brand! And if they make a 600 f/4, they will probably also make the 500 too (cheaper & lighter). They could also choose to do a 600 f/5.6, but I hope they won't (too close too the 560 imho). And for the price argument, think about the success of the $7000 645z, with its expensive glasses. Some guys have that money.

[Mike.P®]

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[wtlwdwgn]

Great shot Mike!

[RobG]

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Wow! Great shot!

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[gaweidert]

I have had mine for a year now and it is practically my walking around lens when out in the field. I love this lens. From wildlife to wildflowers and everything in between. From a recent trip to Yellowstone. Both shot from the same location in the Lamar Valley. Cross posted from other threads. First shot at 450mm, second shot at 150mm. Mounted on my K1.

[jpzk]

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Great shot, Mike !
Was this at 450mm ?

[todders]

K1 and 150-450 380mm F6.3 ISO 400 1/500

[timautin]

K1 and 150-450 380mm F6.3 ISO 400 1/500

Nice! Maybe you have one at 450mm?

A few from today (last ones of these birds for 2016 :'( ):

[vcollerp]

Nice! Maybe you have one at 450mm?

A few from today (last ones of these birds for 2016 :'( ):

Great shots Tim, especially the first one.


About time they come back.

[todders]

Munching Marsupial

[Dieseler]

Munching Marsupial

I didn't know you had them over there too?

[mikeSF]

well...
my will is gone. the $1,996 price at B&H got me, so mine will be here Wednesday.

I've been out with mine several times now and am enjoying the lens on the K-3II.

Here's one from yesterday morning:

Green Bean Casserole: The Early Years
DFA150-450 & K-3II

[mikeSF]

here's a fresh one:

Moon & Tower
K-3II & DFA150-450

[Zygonyx]

Nice! Maybe you have one at 450mm?

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