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

Cuom nguyen · 05-18-2018, 06:48 AM - **2 Likes**

K3II

zzeitg · 05-19-2018, 01:22 PM - **5 Likes**

**joehenryd** · 05-19-2018, 07:44 PM - **5 Likes**

A pair of Tree Swallows having a discussion. Joe

zzeitg · 05-21-2018, 12:36 PM - **4 Likes**

Cuom nguyen · 05-21-2018, 09:40 PM - **5 Likes**

K3II

derekkite · 05-22-2018, 07:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Say Cheese!

Mike.P® · 05-23-2018, 04:55 AM - **7 Likes**

Sparrow collecting for nest by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

**gaweidert** · 05-23-2018, 06:40 PM - **3 Likes**

Bad boys of the range,

r0ckstarr · 05-25-2018, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

It took me some time but finally I persuaded myself that I really need this lens. So I bought it yesterday.

Any tips and tricks from you, experienced guys...?

Which bag would fit K-3 (or K-1) and DFA150-450 well? Should I buy something in Lowepro Toploader style, or rather something different...?

If you shoot handheld all day long, and have found a good way to hold the lens and manual focus at the same time while shooting, I find that the grippy knobs on the zoom ring start to dig into my skin, and towards the end of the day, part of my hand looks like the beginning of a blister. I'm considering getting a lenscoat to cushion it, or just find a piece of neoprene and make a small padded sleeve for that area.

I also use the Flipside 400 that others above me have mentioned.

zzeitg · 05-25-2018, 01:35 PM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

If you shoot handheld all day long, and have found a good way to hold the lens and manual focus at the same time while shooting, I find that the grippy knobs on the zoom ring start to dig into my skin, and towards the end of the day, part of my hand looks like the beginning of a blister. I'm considering getting a lenscoat to cushion it, or just find a piece of neoprene and make a small padded sleeve for that area.

I also use the Flipside 400 that others above me have mentioned.

The lenscoat I ordered should arrive on Monday or Tuesday. I'll post some photos of the lens once dressed.

Mike.P® · 05-25-2018, 03:14 PM - **4 Likes**

K-3II and 150-450mm. I have to say this though, as much as I love this lens and the output I get from my Pentax gear the autofocus speed (and tracking in particular) stinks. Of about 50 shots I got only a few in focus, I would put it down to operator error but for the fact my keeper rate is far higher with my old Canon 7D and Sigma 150-600mm Sport.

Tern with Fish 2 by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

Cuom nguyen · 05-26-2018, 04:29 AM - **2 Likes**

K3II

**joehenryd** · 05-26-2018, 07:38 PM - **2 Likes**

An adult Bald Eagle was feeding on a fish when a Juvenile one showed up. Joe

Cuom nguyen · 05-26-2018, 11:06 PM - **7 Likes**

K3II

zzeitg · 05-27-2018, 12:20 AM - **3 Likes**

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r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by zzeitg It took me some time but finally I persuaded myself that I really need this lens. So I bought it yesterday. Any tips and tricks from you, experienced guys...? Which bag would fit K-3 (or K-1) and DFA150-450 well? Should I buy something in Lowepro Toploader style, or rather something different...? If you shoot handheld all day long, and have found a good way to hold the lens and manual focus at the same time while shooting, I find that the grippy knobs on the zoom ring start to dig into my skin, and towards the end of the day, part of my hand looks like the beginning of a blister. I'm considering getting a lenscoat to cushion it, or just find a piece of neoprene and make a small padded sleeve for that area. I also use the Flipside 400 that others above me have mentioned.

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zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by r0ckstarr If you shoot handheld all day long, and have found a good way to hold the lens and manual focus at the same time while shooting, I find that the grippy knobs on the zoom ring start to dig into my skin, and towards the end of the day, part of my hand looks like the beginning of a blister. I'm considering getting a lenscoat to cushion it, or just find a piece of neoprene and make a small padded sleeve for that area. I also use the Flipside 400 that others above me have mentioned. The lenscoat I ordered should arrive on Monday or Tuesday. I'll post some photos of the lens once dressed.

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Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	K-3II and 150-450mm. I have to say this though, as much as I love this lens and the output I get from my Pentax gear the autofocus speed (and tracking in particular) stinks. Of about 50 shots I got only a few in focus, I would put it down to operator error but for the fact my keeper rate is far higher with my old Canon 7D and Sigma 150-600mm Sport. Tern with Fish 2 by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

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