300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**WPRESTO** · 06-06-2016, 11:47 AM - **11 Likes**

I'll be posting images of this nest on several threads. After about a two year hiatus, the phoebes are again nesting atop the outside light for the deck. K3 + DA 300 f4.0

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Last edited by WPRESTO; 06-07-2016 at 06:32 AM.

**riseform** · 06-06-2016, 06:23 PM - **10 Likes**

Thank you for the nice comments. Honestly I felt I blew a golden opportunity with that kestrel. The sun angle was perfect and the kestrel wasn't too interested in flying off and having its catch challenged by another predator. I was lucky to happen by and tried shooting from an idling truck with the lens resting on the side view mirror while another truck was rapidly approaching from behind. I was spinning dials like crazy trying to find a combination that would retain good feather detail at this range while still freezing the rapidly feeding head movements and not blow highlights. Sure enough the passing truck scared him off before I could get the exact combination I hoped for.

Here's a Western Tanager (K3ii DA 560) from a week ago and an Eastern Kingbird (K3 DA 560) from Sunday.

gifthorse · 06-06-2016, 08:57 PM - **7 Likes**

**rod_grant** · 06-07-2016, 12:07 AM

Only a mother could love that ugly duckling!

**marquis1955** · 06-07-2016, 02:13 AM - **4 Likes**

A few from the feeders over the last few days K3 DA*300 DA 1.4 TC handheld.

FreeSpirit9 · 06-07-2016, 02:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by marquis1955

A few from the feeders over the last few days K3 DA*300 DA 1.4 TC handheld.

Nice captures Bob.

Pentaxians · 06-07-2016, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

I would love to see one of these in person...
Have not yet had the pleasure!

Great shots!

If you are planning to visit Singapore. Can try it at the local Kranji Marshes.

Thanks for the comments!

Chris Mak · 06-07-2016, 04:37 AM

Originally posted by riseform

Thank you for the nice comments. Honestly I felt I blew a golden opportunity with that kestrel. The sun angle was perfect and the kestrel wasn't too interested in flying off and having its catch challenged by another predator. I was lucky to happen by and tried shooting from an idling truck with the lens resting on the side view mirror while another truck was rapidly approaching from behind. I was spinning dials like crazy trying to find a combination that would retain good feather detail at this range while still freezing the rapidly feeding head movements and not blow highlights. Sure enough the passing truck scared him off before I could get the exact combination I hoped for.

Here's a Western Tanager (K3ii DA 560) from a week ago and an Eastern Kingbird (K3 DA 560) from Sunday.

Nice shots!

Chris

**luftfluss** · 06-07-2016, 07:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by riseform

Thank you for the nice comments. Honestly I felt I blew a golden opportunity with that kestrel. The sun angle was perfect and the kestrel wasn't too interested in flying off and having its catch challenged by another predator. I was lucky to happen by and tried shooting from an idling truck with the lens resting on the side view mirror while another truck was rapidly approaching from behind. I was spinning dials like crazy trying to find a combination that would retain good feather detail at this range while still freezing the rapidly feeding head movements and not blow highlights. Sure enough the passing truck scared him off before I could get the exact combination I hoped for.

I think that has happened to most of us here. We try to get that great ISO 100 shot, fiddling with the camera settings and pushing SR to the limit, and are unprepared when the animal moves. Heck, last month I did something very similar with a pair of young bald eagles.

But at least you still did well and got a very good shot, one that I would certainly love to have in my portfolio.

**WPRESTO** · 06-07-2016, 08:39 AM - **7 Likes**

Sometimes you work so hard to capture an image of something, and it just does not turn out right. Then with no effort by me, the phoebes build a nest where I could probably get a good image with a fish-eye. Subjects evade as if to mock your efforts. Things you didn't expect almost fall into your lap. Smile at the former, celebrate the latter, and (wince) be prepared.

**jacamar** · 06-07-2016, 09:05 AM - **5 Likes**

Juvenile Brown-headed Cowbird

Garbage panda (a.k.a. Racoon)

Both with K-3, DA*300, 1.4x TC - experimenting with 1/650, f8 and letting the ISO float.

**dadipentak** · 06-07-2016, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

DA*400

DA*400?! I wish.

Originally posted by jacamar

experimenting with 1/650, f8 and letting the ISO float.

Worked fine.

**jacamar** · 06-07-2016, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

DA*400?! I wish.

Oops! Well, maybe one day. Edited to prevent any future confusion.

skierd · 06-07-2016, 03:29 PM

Picked up a birthday present to myself today, a K300 f4 and a Pentax K 2x telecoverter. Selling off my vivitar 400mm for sure now, man I missed stop down metering.

The shop also has a m42 mount Takumar 500mm f5...

nomadkng · 06-07-2016, 04:27 PM - **7 Likes**

K1 + Sigma 500 f4.5

Juneau, Alaska

06-07-2016, 08:39 AM - 7 Likes	#22075
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Sometimes you work so hard to capture an image of something, and it just does not turn out right. Then with no effort by me, the phoebes build a nest where I could probably get a good image with a fish-eye. Subjects evade as if to mock your efforts. Things you didn't expect almost fall into your lap. Smile at the former, celebrate the latter, and (wince) be prepared. Attached Images

06-07-2016, 09:05 AM - 5 Likes	#22076
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Juvenile Brown-headed Cowbird Garbage panda (a.k.a. Racoon) Both with K-3, DA300, 1.4x TC - experimenting with 1/650, f8 and letting the ISO float. Last edited by jacamar; 06-07-2016 at 01:54 PM.*

06-07-2016, 04:27 PM - 7 Likes	#22080
nomadkng Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,448	K1 + Sigma 500 f4.5 Juneau, Alaska Last edited by nomadkng; 10-10-2016 at 07:20 PM.

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06-06-2016, 11:47 AM - 11 Likes	#22066
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	I'll be posting images of this nest on several threads. After about a two year hiatus, the phoebes are again nesting atop the outside light for the deck. K3 + DA 300 f4.0 Attached Images Last edited by WPRESTO; 06-07-2016 at 06:32 AM.

06-06-2016, 06:23 PM - 10 Likes	#22067
riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 473	Thank you for the nice comments. Honestly I felt I blew a golden opportunity with that kestrel. The sun angle was perfect and the kestrel wasn't too interested in flying off and having its catch challenged by another predator. I was lucky to happen by and tried shooting from an idling truck with the lens resting on the side view mirror while another truck was rapidly approaching from behind. I was spinning dials like crazy trying to find a combination that would retain good feather detail at this range while still freezing the rapidly feeding head movements and not blow highlights. Sure enough the passing truck scared him off before I could get the exact combination I hoped for. Here's a Western Tanager (K3ii DA 560) from a week ago and an Eastern Kingbird (K3 DA 560) from Sunday.

06-06-2016, 08:57 PM - 7 Likes	#22068
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945

06-07-2016, 12:07 AM	#22069
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Only a mother could love that ugly duckling!

06-07-2016, 02:20 AM - 1 Like	#22071
FreeSpirit9 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 557	Originally posted by marquis1955 A few from the feeders over the last few days K3 DA*300 DA 1.4 TC handheld. Nice captures Bob.

06-07-2016, 04:02 AM	#22072
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied I would love to see one of these in person... Have not yet had the pleasure! Great shots! If you are planning to visit Singapore. Can try it at the local Kranji Marshes. Thanks for the comments!

06-07-2016, 04:37 AM	#22073
Chris Mak Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by riseform Thank you for the nice comments. Honestly I felt I blew a golden opportunity with that kestrel. The sun angle was perfect and the kestrel wasn't too interested in flying off and having its catch challenged by another predator. I was lucky to happen by and tried shooting from an idling truck with the lens resting on the side view mirror while another truck was rapidly approaching from behind. I was spinning dials like crazy trying to find a combination that would retain good feather detail at this range while still freezing the rapidly feeding head movements and not blow highlights. Sure enough the passing truck scared him off before I could get the exact combination I hoped for. Here's a Western Tanager (K3ii DA 560) from a week ago and an Eastern Kingbird (K3 DA 560) from Sunday. Nice shots! Chris

06-07-2016, 07:56 AM - 2 Likes	#22074
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by riseform Thank you for the nice comments. Honestly I felt I blew a golden opportunity with that kestrel. The sun angle was perfect and the kestrel wasn't too interested in flying off and having its catch challenged by another predator. I was lucky to happen by and tried shooting from an idling truck with the lens resting on the side view mirror while another truck was rapidly approaching from behind. I was spinning dials like crazy trying to find a combination that would retain good feather detail at this range while still freezing the rapidly feeding head movements and not blow highlights. Sure enough the passing truck scared him off before I could get the exact combination I hoped for. I think that has happened to most of us here. We try to get that great ISO 100 shot, fiddling with the camera settings and pushing SR to the limit, and are unprepared when the animal moves. Heck, last month I did something very similar with a pair of young bald eagles. But at least you still did well and got a very good shot, one that I would certainly love to have in my portfolio.

06-07-2016, 12:23 PM	#22077
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by jacamar DA400 DA400?! I wish. Originally posted by jacamar experimenting with 1/650, f8 and letting the ISO float. Worked fine.

06-07-2016, 01:53 PM	#22078
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by dadipentak DA*400?! I wish. Oops! Well, maybe one day. Edited to prevent any future confusion.

06-07-2016, 03:29 PM	#22079
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	Picked up a birthday present to myself today, a K300 f4 and a Pentax K 2x telecoverter. Selling off my vivitar 400mm for sure now, man I missed stop down metering. The shop also has a m42 mount Takumar 500mm f5...