[Cuom nguyen]

K3II

[termy]

another view of a Herky 130

[Mike L]

Rainbow lorikeet, this one was a wild bird but obviously used to getting handouts

[Marcel K]

Rainbow lorikeet, this one was a wild bird but obviously used to getting handouts

Nice one ! I ve found these ones not too cooperative to sit still and pose for me. 😊

[Mike L]

Nice one ! I ve found these ones not too cooperative to sit still and pose for me. 😊

I think other guests at the apartment complex we were staying in feed the lorikeets, this one and its buddy were looking for a hand out which always helps them be cooperative.

[termy]

"Southern Ridges", Singapore.

[Paul the Sunman]

Female Superb Wren


But I can't identify this bird. Can anyone help? [Update: it's a Grey Fantail. Thanks to tduell for the tip.]

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[tduell]

Female Superb Wren


But I can't identify this bird. Can anyone help?

Grey Fantail.

Cheers,
Terry

[Paul the Sunman]

Grey Fantail.

Cheers,
Terry

Well spotted Terry. Thanks.

[simple1]

Very little time lately to take any pictures so I just try and snap a couple whenever I have the chance.

[joehenryd]

A pair of Sand Hill Cranes from this mornings walk at Nisqually. Joe

[aslyfox]

Been awhile since I had the HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm out

K 3 II + HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

hand held on moving pontoon boat in the Intercoastal at St. Augustine Florida

trying to find the dolphins as they moved in and out of view

SOOC

simple pp

crop and simple pp

[Paul the Sunman]

I have been re-reading the PF reviews of the DFA 150-450; the one using an APS-C camera before the K1 was released and the update with the K1. Both are adamant that the lens requires a tripod or at least a monopod.

Having performed this comparison, we cannot recommend the Pentax 150-450mm for hand-holding; lighter lenses such as the DA* 60-250mm F4 handle much better, as do long Sigma zooms like the 150-500mm. The 150-450mm gets by handling-wise only when you don't operate the zoom or focusing rings frequently.

Read more at: HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 Review - Handling | PentaxForums.com Reviews

The use of a solid tripod or monopod is almost mandatory to properly use the 150-450mm.

Read more at: HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 Review - Construction and Handling | PentaxForums.com Reviews

With several years of experience now under our belts, and 147 pages of posts to this thread, I wonder how that advice has panned out with time. Personally, I use the lens almost exclusively hand-held, with (to my mind) great results. Despite its size, I don't find the handling difficult. What is your experience? Do you endorse the recommendation to only use it with a tripod or monopod?

[aslyfox]

. . . With several years of experience now under our belts, and 147 pages of posts to this thread, I wonder how that advice has panned out with time. Personally, I use the lens almost exclusively hand-held, with (to my mind) great results. Despite its size, I don't find the handling difficult. What is your experience? Do you endorse the recommendation to only use it with a tripod or monopod?

I use mine hand held 90 % of the time

[simple1]

With several years of experience now under our belts, and 147 pages of posts to this thread, I wonder how that advice has panned out with time. Personally, I use the lens almost exclusively hand-held, with (to my mind) great results. Despite its size, I don't find the handling difficult. What is your experience? Do you endorse the recommendation to only use it with a tripod or monopod?

I too use it almost exclusively hand-held. It isn't hard to handle IMO. It can become somewhat heavy if holding it up for several minutes.
Like any long optic a slight amount of shake is exaggerated at distance - so I'll brace on something if needed to make sure any shake doesn't make me miss the focus.