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

timautin · 04-11-2021, 03:08 AM - **1 Like**

Not my experience either: mine is wide open comparable to the DA* 300 (a very little bit softer, but you can't notice that without zooming at 100%), and it is much better than DA* 300 + 1.4 converter (which I thus never use).

Like what others have said, your copy has likely a problem, and probably need at least AF adjustments (but that's hard on a zoom), or a repair.

redpit · 04-11-2021, 04:54 AM - **1 Like**

As previous users said mine also is tack sharp even wide open @450mm. I had the Bigma 50-500 OS HSM - a really great copy I was happy with-, but the DFA 150-450 is clearly better especially wide open, so I sold my Bigma.

Mike.P® · 04-11-2021, 05:53 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by markwoodfin

On FF, the 150-450mm is very soft at F5.6 and not especially sharp until stopped to F9 or beyond.

100% crop, K-1, 450mm f/6.7 ..... You need to get your lens serviced.

IMGP7873 by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

Mike.P® · 04-11-2021, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by redpit

As previous users said mine also is tack sharp even wide open @450mm. I had the Bigma 50-500 OS HSM - a really great copy I was happy with-, but the DFA 150-450 is clearly better especially wide open, so I sold my Bigma.

I did exactly the same but don't you miss the close focus ability on the 50-500mm OS ... I do.

markwoodfin · 04-13-2021, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by tduell

That isn't my experience. I find the 150-450 to be sharp wide open.
If you aren't getting sharp shots until f9 maybe you have a front or back focus problem.
Have you checked your AF fine adjustment?

Cheers,
Terry

Yes. I checked the focus on clear targets at different distances. When the AF had locked on the target it was focussed correctly. See Re: Un-sharp pictures with 150mm-450mm: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review for K1 and Re: Un-sharp pictures with 150mm-450mm: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review for K3ii.

redpit · 04-13-2021, 02:07 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mike.P®

I did exactly the same but don't you miss the close focus ability on the 50-500mm OS ... I do.

I really miss it Mike and I also miss the 50-150mm range that made the Bigma a trully all around lens that could deliver in different conditions and types of photography from landscape and macro to super tele work. After all my most popular photo up to this day was taken with the Bigma on my K-5IIs. A wonderful combo!

File:Empusa fasciata redpit.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

If you ask me I would love the new Sigma 60-600 in K-mount, as I enjoy walking around in the nature and being able to shoot anything that gets my attention from a bug to a landscape or a bird without carrying a backpack or having to change lenses. Now I mostly use my 150-450 and sometimes the DA560 but they don't give the versality of the Bigma (they have their advantages of course).

Mike L · 04-16-2021, 06:48 PM - **10 Likes**

These were shot a few weeks ago at the RAAF Centenary flypast in Canberra

C17 Globemaster

F35s

Blackhawk

FA18 Super Hornets & EA-18 Growlers

RAAF Roulettes aerobatic team

Last edited by Mike L; 04-19-2021 at 12:21 AM.

**david94903** · 04-18-2021, 01:58 PM

Missing my D-FA 150-450. It's in for repairs, and long out of warranty. Hoping to have it back soon.

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-18-2021, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by Mike L

These were shot a few weeks ago at the RAAF Centenary flypast in Canberra

Excellent shooting!

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-18-2021, 05:00 PM - **4 Likes**

The osprey are back! On the K-3.

**mattt** · 04-18-2021, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

The osprey are back! On the K-3.

That's a super nest - do you go back yearly to find them? Great shots.

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-18-2021, 05:37 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks Matt. Yes, this osprey couple comeback to this nest every year.

**luftfluss** · 04-18-2021, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by david94903

Missing my D-FA 150-450. It's in for repairs, and long out of warranty. Hoping to have it back soon.

Has the repair center given you any indication of when you can expect the lens back?

**swip** · 04-18-2021, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Mike L

These were shot a few weeks ago at the RAAF Centenary flypast in Canberra

Very nice series.

**darylk** · 04-18-2021, 11:08 PM

I went out last morning looking for wild winged and/or furry creatures down on the farm. Instead, had to settle for a tame stemmed one...

Same original image, near 100% crop.

04-18-2021, 11:08 PM	#2505
darylk Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blue Hill, Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 494	The Tulip I went out last morning looking for wild winged and/or furry creatures down on the farm. Instead, had to settle for a tame stemmed one... Same original image, near 100% crop.

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04-11-2021, 03:08 AM - 1 Like	#2491
timautin Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 346	Not my experience either: mine is wide open comparable to the DA* 300 (a very little bit softer, but you can't notice that without zooming at 100%), and it is much better than DA* 300 + 1.4 converter (which I thus never use). Like what others have said, your copy has likely a problem, and probably need at least AF adjustments (but that's hard on a zoom), or a repair.

04-11-2021, 04:54 AM - 1 Like	#2492
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	As previous users said mine also is tack sharp even wide open @450mm. I had the Bigma 50-500 OS HSM - a really great copy I was happy with-, but the DFA 150-450 is clearly better especially wide open, so I sold my Bigma.

04-11-2021, 05:53 AM - 7 Likes	#2493
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by markwoodfin On FF, the 150-450mm is very soft at F5.6 and not especially sharp until stopped to F9 or beyond. 100% crop, K-1, 450mm f/6.7 ..... You need to get your lens serviced. IMGP7873 by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

04-11-2021, 09:15 AM	#2494
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by redpit As previous users said mine also is tack sharp even wide open @450mm. I had the Bigma 50-500 OS HSM - a really great copy I was happy with-, but the DFA 150-450 is clearly better especially wide open, so I sold my Bigma. I did exactly the same but don't you miss the close focus ability on the 50-500mm OS ... I do.

04-13-2021, 01:02 AM	#2495
markwoodfin New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 22	Originally posted by tduell That isn't my experience. I find the 150-450 to be sharp wide open. If you aren't getting sharp shots until f9 maybe you have a front or back focus problem. Have you checked your AF fine adjustment? Cheers, Terry Yes. I checked the focus on clear targets at different distances. When the AF had locked on the target it was focussed correctly. See Re: Un-sharp pictures with 150mm-450mm: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review for K1 and Re: Un-sharp pictures with 150mm-450mm: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review for K3ii.

04-13-2021, 02:07 AM - 2 Likes	#2496
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Mike.P® I did exactly the same but don't you miss the close focus ability on the 50-500mm OS ... I do. I really miss it Mike and I also miss the 50-150mm range that made the Bigma a trully all around lens that could deliver in different conditions and types of photography from landscape and macro to super tele work. After all my most popular photo up to this day was taken with the Bigma on my K-5IIs. A wonderful combo! File:Empusa fasciata redpit.jpg - Wikimedia Commons If you ask me I would love the new Sigma 60-600 in K-mount, as I enjoy walking around in the nature and being able to shoot anything that gets my attention from a bug to a landscape or a bird without carrying a backpack or having to change lenses. Now I mostly use my 150-450 and sometimes the DA560 but they don't give the versality of the Bigma (they have their advantages of course).

04-16-2021, 06:48 PM - 10 Likes	#2497
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	These were shot a few weeks ago at the RAAF Centenary flypast in Canberra C17 Globemaster F35s Blackhawk FA18 Super Hornets & EA-18 Growlers RAAF Roulettes aerobatic team Last edited by Mike L; 04-19-2021 at 12:21 AM.

04-18-2021, 01:58 PM	#2498
david94903 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Rafael, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 806	Missing my D-FA 150-450. It's in for repairs, and long out of warranty. Hoping to have it back soon.

04-18-2021, 04:57 PM	#2499
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Originally posted by Mike L These were shot a few weeks ago at the RAAF Centenary flypast in Canberra Excellent shooting!

04-18-2021, 05:00 PM - 4 Likes	#2500
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	The osprey are back! On the K-3.

04-18-2021, 05:13 PM	#2501
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn The osprey are back! On the K-3. That's a super nest - do you go back yearly to find them? Great shots.

04-18-2021, 05:37 PM - 1 Like	#2502
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Thanks Matt. Yes, this osprey couple comeback to this nest every year.

04-18-2021, 06:07 PM	#2503
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by david94903 Missing my D-FA 150-450. It's in for repairs, and long out of warranty. Hoping to have it back soon. Has the repair center given you any indication of when you can expect the lens back?

04-18-2021, 06:19 PM	#2504
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by Mike L These were shot a few weeks ago at the RAAF Centenary flypast in Canberra Very nice series.