300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**Canada_Rockies** · 09-08-2018, 11:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Craig

Breathe

Dave

doesn't take much more than that, as any married person knows.

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-08-2018, 04:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by str8talk83

Just got my D500 and 200-500 in. My initial impressions are very good. I thought I would share some thoughts on how the system compares to Pentax. I will start out by saying that if your goal is to shoot stationary subjects then you can't really go wrong with Pentax gear and they have some great options. There are three factors that led to me switching to Nikon.

1.) AF performance on the D500 is outstanding and much better for tracking moving subjects than any Pentax body. This is the main factor that influenced in my switch.
2.) Future proofing. I'm planning to buy a super-telephoto at some point (probably the Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF) and the Pentax choices are much more limited. I really hope that Sigma and Tamron will revisit Pentax at some point since that would add more options.
3.) I use an a7 for general purpose photography so any other advantages of Pentax for applications outside of wildlife don't benefit me.

The thing I do miss about the K3II is it's smaller size body. I think it matches a small body size with great ergonomics better than anything out there. The D500 is close ergonomically, but much larger. I miss the light weight of the DA 300 for sure, especially when doing closeups. That was a really special lens. Enough talking, here are some images...

Absolutely beautiful images. The D500 is a Nikon pro body which makes the difference in size and weight. There is a least one other D500 shooter on PF so I hope you'll continue to share your images.

northcoastgreg · 09-08-2018, 08:13 PM - **5 Likes**

Bush dog taking a drink, with the DA* 300 + DA 1.4x TC:

zzeitg · 09-09-2018, 10:03 AM - **4 Likes**

DFA 150-450

zzeitg · 09-09-2018, 11:02 AM - **2 Likes**

DFA 150-450

original size

crop

**Shedking** · 09-09-2018, 11:36 AM - **5 Likes**

Now then, where to post this....Macro, Tammy or here?

I am a fan of long macros, sneaking up on insects in the field and making use of their greater working distance. The limit is then the near focus.

My 400mm Tokina focuses to 2.5m, but the image is still likely to need cropping. However, my latest purchase is a Tamron 54B 300mm, which focuses to 1.4m.

OK, the connections in the KA mount are suspect, but the first images seem promising.

**jacamar** · 09-09-2018, 12:52 PM - **8 Likes**

Pushing the limits of the DA*300mm today - a major crop. I removed the TC due to low light but somehow the camera managed ISO 200 with TaV.
A juvenile Cooper's Hawk.

**Canada_Rockies** · 09-09-2018, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

Pushing the limits of the DA*300mm today - a major crop. I removed the TC due to low light but somehow the camera managed ISO 200 with TaV.
A juvenile Cooper's Hawk.

Good catch.

**stihlmania** · 09-09-2018, 06:17 PM - **6 Likes**

After 5 inches of rain, the deer are moving around again. This weekend is my first attempt's at ISO photos above 3200.

**dadipentak** · 09-10-2018, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

Pushing the limits of the DA*300mm today

Well done. That lens is da bomb, ain't?

normhead · 09-10-2018, 05:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

Well done. That lens is da bomb, eh?

Fixed it for you.

**dadipentak** · 09-10-2018, 05:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

Fixed it for you.

That "Translate to Canadian" software works great.
Eh?

normhead · 09-10-2018, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

That "Translate to Canadian" software works great.
Eh?

Us Candians have to be able to understand what you're saying.

**jacamar** · 09-10-2018, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Us Candians have to be able to understand what you're saying.

I was trying to capture the bird on its perch, but someone must have told it to "take off eh!"

littledrawe · 09-10-2018, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

"take off eh!"

and every other bird anyone ever tried to photograph!

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09-08-2018, 11:29 AM - 1 Like	#29746
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by dbs Hi Craig Breathe Dave doesn't take much more than that, as any married person knows.

09-08-2018, 04:05 PM - 1 Like	#29747
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Originally posted by str8talk83 Just got my D500 and 200-500 in. My initial impressions are very good. I thought I would share some thoughts on how the system compares to Pentax. I will start out by saying that if your goal is to shoot stationary subjects then you can't really go wrong with Pentax gear and they have some great options. There are three factors that led to me switching to Nikon. 1.) AF performance on the D500 is outstanding and much better for tracking moving subjects than any Pentax body. This is the main factor that influenced in my switch. 2.) Future proofing. I'm planning to buy a super-telephoto at some point (probably the Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF) and the Pentax choices are much more limited. I really hope that Sigma and Tamron will revisit Pentax at some point since that would add more options. 3.) I use an a7 for general purpose photography so any other advantages of Pentax for applications outside of wildlife don't benefit me. The thing I do miss about the K3II is it's smaller size body. I think it matches a small body size with great ergonomics better than anything out there. The D500 is close ergonomically, but much larger. I miss the light weight of the DA 300 for sure, especially when doing closeups. That was a really special lens. Enough talking, here are some images... Absolutely beautiful images. The D500 is a Nikon pro body which makes the difference in size and weight. There is a least one other D500 shooter on PF so I hope you'll continue to share your images.

09-08-2018, 08:13 PM - 5 Likes	#29748
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	Bush dog taking a drink, with the DA* 300 + DA 1.4x TC:

09-09-2018, 10:03 AM - 4 Likes	#29749
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DFA 150-450

09-09-2018, 11:02 AM - 2 Likes	#29750
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DFA 150-450 original size crop

09-09-2018, 12:52 PM - 8 Likes	#29752
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Pushing the limits of the DA*300mm today - a major crop. I removed the TC due to low light but somehow the camera managed ISO 200 with TaV. A juvenile Cooper's Hawk.

09-09-2018, 06:15 PM	#29753
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by jacamar Pushing the limits of the DA*300mm today - a major crop. I removed the TC due to low light but somehow the camera managed ISO 200 with TaV. A juvenile Cooper's Hawk. Good catch.

09-10-2018, 05:01 AM	#29755
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by jacamar Pushing the limits of the DA*300mm today Well done. That lens is da bomb, ain't?

09-10-2018, 05:07 AM - 1 Like	#29756
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by dadipentak Well done. That lens is da bomb, eh? Fixed it for you.

09-10-2018, 05:26 AM - 1 Like	#29757
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by normhead Fixed it for you. That "Translate to Canadian" software works great. Eh?

09-10-2018, 05:31 AM	#29758
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by dadipentak That "Translate to Canadian" software works great. Eh? Us Candians have to be able to understand what you're saying.

09-10-2018, 06:26 AM	#29759
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by normhead Us Candians have to be able to understand what you're saying. I was trying to capture the bird on its perch, but someone must have told it to "take off eh!"

09-10-2018, 02:32 PM	#29760
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Originally posted by jacamar "take off eh!" and every other bird anyone ever tried to photograph!