300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Ducatigaz · 11-18-2015, 10:10 AM - **4 Likes**

A few more with my K-5/FA*600mmF4,ED,[IF]
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ISO1250

**rkappleby** · 11-18-2015, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few more with my K-5/FA*600mmF4,ED,[IF]

You certainly seem to have that new lens dialled in Gary, nice shots - I didn't realize you had a healthy otter population in your part of the world

RockvilleBob · 11-18-2015, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few more with my K-5/FA*600mmF4,ED,[IF]
ISO500
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Nice shooting Gary
I like your quote - was George Best the originator?
How is the focus speed of your FA*600? versus the Sigma 500? It is a lens on my wish list and one that is hard/impossible to try out. I guess the FA*600 would be in the squander pile

Thanks

Ducatigaz · 11-18-2015, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by rkappleby

You certainly seem to have that new lens dialled in Gary, nice shots - I didn't realize you had a healthy otter population in your part of the world

Not far from where I live there is a family of otters around a few lakes so it's a case of waiting for them to turn up.

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

Nice shooting Gary
I like your quote - was George Best the originator?
How is the focus speed of your FA*600? versus the Sigma 500? It is a lens on my wish list and one that is hard/impossible to try out. I guess the FA*600 would be in the squander pile

Thanks

The quote is a variation of something WC Fields said.
As for the focusing speed of the FA*600 versus the Sigma 500mm i would say that there is not much in it. Like you say it's a bit of a gamble not being able to try one before you buy it, it's a bit of a beast ,but it's not that bad to wander around with. I would say if you get a chance buy one,you only pass this way once

Rupert · 11-19-2015, 01:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few more with my K-5/FA*600mmF4,ED,[IF]

I never tire of those great little Kingfisher shots!

Originally posted by Rupert

Any idea what happened to them? Maybe they got word of your new blind and went up your way for pillage and robbery? They are similar to squirrels in their plundering.

Never mind Norm....I think I spotted the answer while scanning the Woods of Otis with my Bigma. Looks like Otis is running low on ink....or needs a new printer.

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I guess the Jays will all be headed up your way now!

Regards!

r0ckstarr · 11-19-2015, 03:09 PM - **3 Likes**

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-19-2015, 04:23 PM - **1 Like**

I don't think I want to go for a swim just now, r0ckstarr ...

normhead · 11-19-2015, 06:30 PM - **3 Likes**

Today at the feeder, a little more re-arranging and I'm there.
K-3 DA* 60-250 + HD DA 1.4 TC

So far my files are about 6 MP... I need to get a little closer/

**rkappleby** · 11-19-2015, 08:37 PM - **6 Likes**

There is not much out there these days so I'm going through some of the shots from the last few months -male and female Cassin's Finch

r0ckstarr · 11-20-2015, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I don't think I want to go for a swim just now, r0ckstarr ...

This was at a small pond almost completely surrounded by trees. You have to take an overgrown trail through thick brush and low-hanging tree branches to find it. I found it once by accident, and have been there many times afterwards. I've only ever seen birds around there. This time, I wasn't alone.

Rupert · 11-20-2015, 09:32 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rkappleby

There is not much out there these days so I'm going through some of the shots from the last few months -male and female Cassin's Finch

Love that second one...very nice!

Originally posted by normhead

Today at the feeder, a little more re-arranging and I'm there.

Lookin' good Norm!

You shoot what you've got.....If I had those little Kingfishers here they are probably about all I'd shoot...love 'em!

Unfortunately I have squirrels...and lots of them..so that's what I shoot...mostly.

This little girly was showing off her new winter coat this morning.....lovely!

Be nice if a few peanuts could make us this happy!

I've found that I can still use TAv with success if I back off the ev one stop, avoiding overexposure, and adjust in processing.

Regards!

NOTE: Someone send me a box of those Kingfishers and I'll stop posting squirrels.....I promise!

Ducatigaz · 11-20-2015, 11:48 AM - **7 Likes**

I was lucky to spot 2 Lesser Redpoll today,K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED [IF]
ISO640

ISO640

ISO500

**boriscleto** · 11-20-2015, 12:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

I was lucky to spot 2 Lesser Redpoll today,K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED [IF]
ISO640

ISO640

ISO500

We had an irruption year of Common Redpolls last year. Hoping to see that again this year. There is talk of a Snowy Owl irruption year again as well.

normhead · 11-20-2015, 12:58 PM - **1 Like**

Very nice redpoll images... did someone bring them over on a ship or something? Or are they native to both England and Canada?

**boriscleto** · 11-20-2015, 01:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

Very nice redpoll images... did someone bring them over on a ship or something? Or are they native to both England and Canada?

The Common Redpoll is native to both North America and Eurasia. But the British Ornithologist's Union considers the Lesser Redpoll to be a separate species rather than a subspecies of Common Redpoll.

I had to look it up

11-18-2015, 10:10 AM - 4 Likes	#18571
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,500	A few more with my K-5/FA*600mmF4,ED,[IF] ISO500 ISO640 ISO1250 ISO1250

11-19-2015, 01:52 PM - 2 Likes	#18575
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few more with my K-5/FA600mmF4,ED,[IF] I never tire of those great little Kingfisher shots! Originally posted by Rupert Any idea what happened to them? Maybe they got word of your new blind and went up your way for pillage and robbery? They are similar to squirrels in their plundering. Never mind Norm*....I think I spotted the answer while scanning the Woods of Otis with my Bigma. Looks like Otis is running low on ink....or needs a new printer. I guess the Jays will all be headed up your way now! Regards!

11-20-2015, 11:48 AM - 7 Likes	#18582
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,500	I was lucky to spot 2 Lesser Redpoll today,K-5/FA600mm f4 ED [IF] ISO640 ISO640 ISO500 Last edited by Ducatigaz; 11-20-2015 at 05:39 PM.*

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rkappleby Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Crowsnest Pass Alberta Posts: 648	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few more with my K-5/FA*600mmF4,ED,[IF] You certainly seem to have that new lens dialled in Gary, nice shots - I didn't realize you had a healthy otter population in your part of the world

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RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few more with my K-5/FA600mmF4,ED,[IF] ISO500 [ Nice shooting Gary I like your quote - was George Best the originator? How is the focus speed of your FA600? versus the Sigma 500? It is a lens on my wish list and one that is hard/impossible to try out. I guess the FA*600 would be in the squander pile Thanks

11-18-2015, 04:18 PM	#18574
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,500	Originally posted by rkappleby You certainly seem to have that new lens dialled in Gary, nice shots - I didn't realize you had a healthy otter population in your part of the world Not far from where I live there is a family of otters around a few lakes so it's a case of waiting for them to turn up. Originally posted by RockvilleBob Nice shooting Gary I like your quote - was George Best the originator? How is the focus speed of your FA600? versus the Sigma 500? It is a lens on my wish list and one that is hard/impossible to try out. I guess the FA600 would be in the squander pile Thanks The quote is a variation of something WC Fields said. As for the focusing speed of the FA*600 versus the Sigma 500mm i would say that there is not much in it. Like you say it's a bit of a gamble not being able to try one before you buy it, it's a bit of a beast ,but it's not that bad to wander around with. I would say if you get a chance buy one,you only pass this way once

11-19-2015, 03:09 PM - 3 Likes	#18576
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11-19-2015, 04:23 PM - 1 Like	#18577
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I don't think I want to go for a swim just now, r0ckstarr ...

11-19-2015, 06:30 PM - 3 Likes	#18578
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Today at the feeder, a little more re-arranging and I'm there. K-3 DA* 60-250 + HD DA 1.4 TC So far my files are about 6 MP... I need to get a little closer/

11-20-2015, 05:49 AM	#18580
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I don't think I want to go for a swim just now, r0ckstarr ... This was at a small pond almost completely surrounded by trees. You have to take an overgrown trail through thick brush and low-hanging tree branches to find it. I found it once by accident, and have been there many times afterwards. I've only ever seen birds around there. This time, I wasn't alone.

11-20-2015, 09:32 AM - 2 Likes	#18581
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by rkappleby There is not much out there these days so I'm going through some of the shots from the last few months -male and female Cassin's Finch Love that second one...very nice! Originally posted by normhead Today at the feeder, a little more re-arranging and I'm there. Lookin' good Norm! You shoot what you've got.....If I had those little Kingfishers here they are probably about all I'd shoot...love 'em! Unfortunately I have squirrels...and lots of them..so that's what I shoot...mostly. This little girly was showing off her new winter coat this morning.....lovely! Be nice if a few peanuts could make us this happy! I've found that I can still use TAv with success if I back off the ev one stop, avoiding overexposure, and adjust in processing. Regards! NOTE: Someone send me a box of those Kingfishers and I'll stop posting squirrels.....I promise!

11-20-2015, 12:46 PM - 1 Like	#18583
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Ducatigaz I was lucky to spot 2 Lesser Redpoll today,K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED [IF] ISO640 ISO640 ISO500 We had an irruption year of Common Redpolls last year. Hoping to see that again this year. There is talk of a Snowy Owl irruption year again as well.

11-20-2015, 12:58 PM - 1 Like	#18584
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Very nice redpoll images... did someone bring them over on a ship or something? Or are they native to both England and Canada?

11-20-2015, 01:10 PM - 1 Like	#18585
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by normhead Very nice redpoll images... did someone bring them over on a ship or something? Or are they native to both England and Canada? The Common Redpoll is native to both North America and Eurasia. But the British Ornithologist's Union considers the Lesser Redpoll to be a separate species rather than a subspecies of Common Redpoll. I had to look it up

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