300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Kevriano · 05-20-2016, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I use a monopod with my 150-500 (1.78kg) simply as a rest. The shots are mostly hand held.

Yep, I do the same if light is low, but generally it's hand held.

dane.dawg · 05-20-2016, 05:00 PM - **6 Likes**

Western Kingbird.
A first for me.

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-20-2016, 05:06 PM

Nice catch! How's the D500?

dane.dawg · 05-20-2016, 05:22 PM

I have only had it a minute or so but it seems OK.

**boriscleto** · 05-20-2016, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

For Otis...

FoY Field Sparrow

sculptor666 · 05-20-2016, 06:23 PM - **10 Likes**

blue jay, da*300, k3

**swip** · 05-20-2016, 07:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by marquis1955

I appreciate the feedback, I also have been eyeballing the 150-450 very closely, a lot of money when I already have the Sigma 150-500 and the DA*300 w/HD 1.4 TC Yada yada yada maybe Sigma will come out with a Pentax mount on the 150-600 Sports lens ??? Sigma ??

---------- Post added 05-20-16 at 06:22 AM ----------

I appreciate the feedback but I am worried about the CA & purple fringing it has been reported as troublesome.

I had a copy of the A*600 f5.6 for a while but didn't get to use it much because it was rather heavy. A tripod is definitely required. Also, the tripod foot is located too far back so the lens is not balanced. You will need to get a long mounting plate to move the centre of gravity forward to balance the lens. CA could be bad with this lens; at least for the copy I have. I also found it difficult to get sharp pictures but it may just be my technique. $1800 is a decent price but the condition of the lens is a big factor.

**luftfluss** · 05-20-2016, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

She Who Must Be Obeyed put the kibosh on any further upgrades to the photo equipment for a while. Little details like worn out tires on the truck .... but this is very, very, very tempting. It cost me C$300 to have the M 400 repaired when I broke it. I am finding the green button to be problematic with the M and 1.7x combo. It overexposes by roughly 2 stops, which I can handle, but not consistently, which I cannot. I'm still trying to figure it out. A series would meter correctly, I'm assuming. (I know, "makes an Ass out of You And Me")

Hmm, I've never tried allowing the camera to meter with my A400. I shoot my K-5 II + A400 combo exclusively in M mode. I grew accustomed to operating that way with my Tak teles and never felt the need to change.

Anyway, it looks like the A400 I linked to has been sold... I hope a PF member got it!

Rupert · 05-20-2016, 07:56 PM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

You and I will never see a cedar tree this size.... and those who cut the last one, are not at all concerned. To me, that is a crime against humanity, to these guys, it's good for a days wages. I always wonder if karma is real, and if it is, what the consequences will be for trading a treasure like that for money. Everyone wants to think about what they can sell it for, no one wants to think about what it would cost to replace.

Those were my thoughts too Norm....sad to see an old guy like that murdered for cash.

It's not all birds and squirrels here...I've got raccoons too!

Regards!

---------- Post added 05-20-16 at 10:00 PM ----------

Originally posted by sculptor666

blue jay, da*300, k3

Love that portrait!

Here is a baby Jay just learning to fly..shot him this evening in bad light. He was squealing for his Momma!

**luftfluss** · 05-20-2016, 08:03 PM

Love those shots, Rupert.

**luftfluss** · 05-20-2016, 09:18 PM - **8 Likes**

More shots of rainy day birds. The pied-billed grebe was shot during a sleet-storm. They are endangered here in NJ, yet over the course of one week I saw three individuals. This one was actually the closest I got (it's a heavy crop) - I stayed in the car.

K-5 II + A400/5.6.

rock dove

catbird (slight crop)

sparrow - it really was this dark

pied-billed grebe (heavy crop)

Billk · 05-21-2016, 05:19 AM - **5 Likes**

A rare visitor to the big smoke. A Powerful Owl (Victoria's largest owl species) way up high.

K3ii, DA*300mm F4, 1.4TC, Manfrotto 055 tripod and remote shutter release. Mirror lock up.

kengoh · 05-21-2016, 05:56 AM - **13 Likes**

K1 + DA*300 @cropped mode 6.5fps

The results is actually not bad shooting at cropped mode for higher fps but only 15MP, similar to K5-IIS, at least I'm able to capture this shot

RockvilleBob · 05-21-2016, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by kengoh

K1 + DA*300 @cropped mode 6.5fps

The results is actually not bad shooting at cropped mode for higher fps but only 15MP, similar to K5-IIS, at least I'm able to capture this shot

Fantabulous Ken

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-21-2016, 08:26 AM

Great shooting Ken.

05-20-2016, 05:00 PM - 6 Likes	#21662
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Western Kingbird. A first for me. Last edited by dane.dawg; 05-20-2016 at 05:09 PM.

05-20-2016, 09:18 PM - 8 Likes	#21671
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	more wetfeathers... More shots of rainy day birds. The pied-billed grebe was shot during a sleet-storm. They are endangered here in NJ, yet over the course of one week I saw three individuals. This one was actually the closest I got (it's a heavy crop) - I stayed in the car. K-5 II + A400/5.6. rock dove catbird (slight crop) sparrow - it really was this dark pied-billed grebe (heavy crop) Last edited by luftfluss; 05-21-2016 at 07:44 AM.

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05-20-2016, 01:27 PM	#21661
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472	Originally posted by boriscleto I use a monopod with my 150-500 (1.78kg) simply as a rest. The shots are mostly hand held. Yep, I do the same if light is low, but generally it's hand held.

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Nice catch! How's the D500?

05-20-2016, 05:22 PM	#21664
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	I have only had it a minute or so but it seems OK.

05-20-2016, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#21665
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	For Otis... FoY Field Sparrow

05-20-2016, 06:23 PM - 10 Likes	#21666
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	blue jay, da*300, k3

05-20-2016, 07:41 PM - 1 Like	#21667
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by marquis1955 I appreciate the feedback, I also have been eyeballing the 150-450 very closely, a lot of money when I already have the Sigma 150-500 and the DA300 w/HD 1.4 TC Yada yada yada maybe Sigma will come out with a Pentax mount on the 150-600 Sports lens ??? Sigma ?? ---------- Post added 05-20-16 at 06:22 AM ---------- I appreciate the feedback but I am worried about the CA & purple fringing it has been reported as troublesome. I had a copy of the A600 f5.6 for a while but didn't get to use it much because it was rather heavy. A tripod is definitely required. Also, the tripod foot is located too far back so the lens is not balanced. You will need to get a long mounting plate to move the centre of gravity forward to balance the lens. CA could be bad with this lens; at least for the copy I have. I also found it difficult to get sharp pictures but it may just be my technique. $1800 is a decent price but the condition of the lens is a big factor.

05-20-2016, 07:53 PM	#21668
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies She Who Must Be Obeyed put the kibosh on any further upgrades to the photo equipment for a while. Little details like worn out tires on the truck .... but this is very, very, very tempting. It cost me C$300 to have the M 400 repaired when I broke it. I am finding the green button to be problematic with the M and 1.7x combo. It overexposes by roughly 2 stops, which I can handle, but not consistently, which I cannot. I'm still trying to figure it out. A series would meter correctly, I'm assuming. (I know, "makes an Ass out of You And Me") Hmm, I've never tried allowing the camera to meter with my A400. I shoot my K-5 II + A400 combo exclusively in M mode. I grew accustomed to operating that way with my Tak teles and never felt the need to change. Anyway, it looks like the A400 I linked to has been sold... I hope a PF member got it!

05-20-2016, 07:56 PM - 8 Likes	#21669
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by normhead You and I will never see a cedar tree this size.... and those who cut the last one, are not at all concerned. To me, that is a crime against humanity, to these guys, it's good for a days wages. I always wonder if karma is real, and if it is, what the consequences will be for trading a treasure like that for money. Everyone wants to think about what they can sell it for, no one wants to think about what it would cost to replace. Those were my thoughts too Norm....sad to see an old guy like that murdered for cash. It's not all birds and squirrels here...I've got raccoons too! Regards! ---------- Post added 05-20-16 at 10:00 PM ---------- Originally posted by sculptor666 blue jay, da*300, k3 Love that portrait! Here is a baby Jay just learning to fly..shot him this evening in bad light. He was squealing for his Momma!

05-20-2016, 08:03 PM	#21670
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Love those shots, Rupert.

05-21-2016, 05:56 AM - 13 Likes	#21673
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	K1 + DA*300 @cropped mode 6.5fps The results is actually not bad shooting at cropped mode for higher fps but only 15MP, similar to K5-IIS, at least I'm able to capture this shot

05-21-2016, 06:04 AM	#21674
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by kengoh K1 + DA*300 @cropped mode 6.5fps The results is actually not bad shooting at cropped mode for higher fps but only 15MP, similar to K5-IIS, at least I'm able to capture this shot Fantabulous Ken

05-21-2016, 08:26 AM	#21675
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Great shooting Ken.

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