300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**Scorpio71GR** · 03-30-2015, 06:22 PM - **4 Likes**

Here are the first bird shots I have taken with my K3. All photos were taken with a Tokina 400mm ATX AF. Nothing too special all I could find were some Robins wandering about. Hopefully the robins are sign of warmer weather and some more interesting subjects.

**jacamar** · 03-30-2015, 06:38 PM

Great action shot with the Robin heaving at the worm - obviously it isn't giving up without a fight!

**Scorpio71GR** · 03-30-2015, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

Great action shot with the Robin heaving at the worm - obviously it isn't giving up without a fight!

Thankyou, burst mode can work wonders. I am still used to film days when you could not just shoot a bunch of frames. In the end he did get the worm.

FreeSpirit9 · 03-30-2015, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Here are the first bird shots I have taken with my K3. All photos were taken with a Tokina 400mm ATX AF. Nothing too special all I could find were some Robins wandering about. Hopefully the robins are sign of warmer weather and some more interesting subjects.

Outstanding shot of the Robin catching the worm. The earliest bird no doubt

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r0ckstarr · 03-30-2015, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Here are the first bird shots I have taken with my K3. All photos were taken with a Tokina 400mm ATX AF. Nothing too special all I could find were some Robins wandering about. Hopefully the robins are sign of warmer weather and some more interesting subjects.

Great photos. I especially like the struggle that appears to be going on with the robin and the worm.

**Scorpio71GR** · 03-31-2015, 09:20 AM

Thank you freespirit and rockstar, I struggled with lens at first. I could not get the focus right. I did some shots in manual focus and they were fine so I made a minor calibration adjustment. I also have found I need to offset the focus point a little when in spot mode. Also there is a big difference shooting 400mm than 50mm.

**csa** · 03-31-2015, 09:51 AM - **6 Likes**

Scorpio; great photos with your Tokina 400mm ATX AF! I also love the one of the Robin pulling the worm out of the ground!

All are really nice!

Here's some of mine from this morning with the same lens; I'm really loving this Tokina!

First is a male Red Crossbill.
2nd Female Red Crossbill
last 2, male Cassin's Finch

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normhead · 03-31-2015, 09:55 AM

A day or two ago towards dark I caught site of a fox in the yard. Today having tea looking out the window I saw him jump out and try for a squirrel. (Sorry Otis). SO two different times, of day, anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting some better images? This one taken through the window, hand held, nice snapshot... but not really photography.

K-3 plus DA*60-250 and HD DA 1.4 TC.

**vcollerp** · 03-31-2015, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by normhead

A day or two ago towards dark I caught site of a fox in the yard. Today having tea looking out the window I saw him jump out and try for a squirrel. (Sorry Otis). SO two different times, of day, anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting some better images? This one taken through the window, hand held, nice snapshot... but not really photography.

K-3 plus DA*60-250 and HD DA 1.4 TC.

Nice visitor.

How about feeding him a few chickens.

**csa** · 03-31-2015, 10:35 AM - **1 Like**

Beautiful fox! When a fox gets used to seeing you around, then you can get better photos; until then they are pretty skittish. Years ago, I was very fortunate to find a den with several young ones not far from my house. It took a week of me walking up there & standing around before the parent would quit sounding the alarm for the youngsters to run into the den. Got some great photos of them.

Here's one more with the Tokina 400.

A cute little Redbreasted Nuthatch.

r0ckstarr · 03-31-2015, 12:13 PM - **3 Likes**

K3 + DA*300

They never showed any signs that they could hear the camera shutter. It wasn't until I took a step out from the trees that I was hiding behind that they spotted me.

Ducatigaz · 03-31-2015, 12:51 PM - **7 Likes**

Here is a moon shot with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG ,manual focus

And these are taken from a car in my garden,K-5/Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG,Kirk window mount

And this one is with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG

RockvilleBob · 03-31-2015, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by normhead

A day or two ago towards dark I caught site of a fox in the yard. Today having tea looking out the window I saw him jump out and try for a squirrel. (Sorry Otis). SO two different times, of day, anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting some better images? This one taken through the window, hand held, nice snapshot... but not really photography.

K-3 plus DA*60-250 and HD DA 1.4 TC.

It depends how cold you want to be in the snow Norm. I had a fox that routinely went through my backyard a year ago when we were moving. I used a blind, a pop up tent with an opening for a lens, set up the tripod rig, and sat and sat and sat on a stool in a cramped blind.. The fox did come through and I caught a picture - focus in the woods was a problem. So I tried again with manual focus on a spot along the path. The fox came through again but a slightly different path. Then I had to put the camera away and pack for our move. I think a blind using manual focus on a spot wold have worked in my wooded yard. It was very tedious sitting on a stool. If I do it again I would use a remote control release and get more comfortable with a view of the trail/spot. The fox in my yard had fairly predictable routine in terms of path but not at predictable times.

**csa** · 03-31-2015, 01:27 PM

rOckstarr; the lighting on the first one is absolutely beautiful!

**csa** · 03-31-2015, 01:29 PM

Gary, I love the colorful birds you have there; great shots!

03-30-2015, 06:53 PM	#16218
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,023	Originally posted by jacamar Great action shot with the Robin heaving at the worm - obviously it isn't giving up without a fight! Thankyou, burst mode can work wonders. I am still used to film days when you could not just shoot a bunch of frames. In the end he did get the worm. Last edited by Scorpio71GR; 03-30-2015 at 06:53 PM. Reason: edited text

03-31-2015, 09:55 AM	#16223
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	A day or two ago towards dark I caught site of a fox in the yard. Today having tea looking out the window I saw him jump out and try for a squirrel. (Sorry Otis). SO two different times, of day, anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting some better images? This one taken through the window, hand held, nice snapshot... but not really photography. K-3 plus DA60-250 and HD DA 1.4 TC. Last edited by normhead; 03-31-2015 at 10:00 AM.*

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03-30-2015, 06:22 PM - 4 Likes	#16216
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,023	Here are the first bird shots I have taken with my K3. All photos were taken with a Tokina 400mm ATX AF. Nothing too special all I could find were some Robins wandering about. Hopefully the robins are sign of warmer weather and some more interesting subjects.

03-30-2015, 06:38 PM	#16217
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Great action shot with the Robin heaving at the worm - obviously it isn't giving up without a fight!

03-30-2015, 07:03 PM	#16219
FreeSpirit9 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 557	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Here are the first bird shots I have taken with my K3. All photos were taken with a Tokina 400mm ATX AF. Nothing too special all I could find were some Robins wandering about. Hopefully the robins are sign of warmer weather and some more interesting subjects. Outstanding shot of the Robin catching the worm. The earliest bird no doubt .

03-30-2015, 08:56 PM	#16220
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Here are the first bird shots I have taken with my K3. All photos were taken with a Tokina 400mm ATX AF. Nothing too special all I could find were some Robins wandering about. Hopefully the robins are sign of warmer weather and some more interesting subjects. Great photos. I especially like the struggle that appears to be going on with the robin and the worm.

03-31-2015, 09:20 AM	#16221
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,023	Thank you freespirit and rockstar, I struggled with lens at first. I could not get the focus right. I did some shots in manual focus and they were fine so I made a minor calibration adjustment. I also have found I need to offset the focus point a little when in spot mode. Also there is a big difference shooting 400mm than 50mm.

03-31-2015, 10:14 AM	#16224
vcollerp Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vereeniging South Africa Posts: 208	Originally posted by normhead A day or two ago towards dark I caught site of a fox in the yard. Today having tea looking out the window I saw him jump out and try for a squirrel. (Sorry Otis). SO two different times, of day, anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting some better images? This one taken through the window, hand held, nice snapshot... but not really photography. K-3 plus DA*60-250 and HD DA 1.4 TC. Nice visitor. How about feeding him a few chickens.

03-31-2015, 12:13 PM - 3 Likes	#16226
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	K3 + DA*300 They never showed any signs that they could hear the camera shutter. It wasn't until I took a step out from the trees that I was hiding behind that they spotted me.

03-31-2015, 12:51 PM - 7 Likes	#16227
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,505	Here is a moon shot with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG ,manual focus And these are taken from a car in my garden,K-5/Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG,Kirk window mount And this one is with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG

03-31-2015, 01:11 PM	#16228
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by normhead A day or two ago towards dark I caught site of a fox in the yard. Today having tea looking out the window I saw him jump out and try for a squirrel. (Sorry Otis). SO two different times, of day, anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting some better images? This one taken through the window, hand held, nice snapshot... but not really photography. K-3 plus DA*60-250 and HD DA 1.4 TC. It depends how cold you want to be in the snow Norm. I had a fox that routinely went through my backyard a year ago when we were moving. I used a blind, a pop up tent with an opening for a lens, set up the tripod rig, and sat and sat and sat on a stool in a cramped blind.. The fox did come through and I caught a picture - focus in the woods was a problem. So I tried again with manual focus on a spot along the path. The fox came through again but a slightly different path. Then I had to put the camera away and pack for our move. I think a blind using manual focus on a spot wold have worked in my wooded yard. It was very tedious sitting on a stool. If I do it again I would use a remote control release and get more comfortable with a view of the trail/spot. The fox in my yard had fairly predictable routine in terms of path but not at predictable times.

03-31-2015, 01:27 PM	#16229
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	rOckstarr; the lighting on the first one is absolutely beautiful!

03-31-2015, 01:29 PM	#16230
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Gary, I love the colorful birds you have there; great shots!