300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**jacamar** · 09-27-2018, 12:34 PM - **4 Likes**

A pretty quiet time bird-wise on my walks just lately. I need a fairy wren to brighten up my day! A couple of common locals:

Cardinal

K-3, DA*300mm + 1.4 x DA TC

Northern "Yellow Shafted" Flicker (you can see one of the yellow shafts on the primary wing feather)

Same as above but without the TC.

normhead · 09-27-2018, 02:53 PM - **9 Likes**

Today I was out in the blind out with the K-1, Tamron 300 and Tamorn 2x TC for (drum roll), 600mm ƒ5.6
First thing, it was really nice to have AF on the 300 as opposed to the partial AF of the 1.7x
Second, I was dying to try it out, but the light wasn't good and I ended up shooting at 3200 ISO. The noise was so bad I couldn't really evaluate the lens. Tomorrow at 400 ISO will be better. The oversample was such, you probably won't notice either noise or loss of detail.

Tomorrow a retest with lower ISO, and some K-3 shots. The K-3 with it's higher pixel density should provide a better idea of the sharpness of the combo.

The rest of those who were present.

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-27-2018, 03:02 PM

I dunno Norm. I think a lot of folks would love images like that at ISO 3200 or 100 even.

normhead · 09-27-2018, 05:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I dunno Norm. I think a lot of folks would love images like that at ISO 3200 or 100 even.

Ya, I'm spoiled for sure.

The thing with the K-1 is, the amount of oversampling hides some of the softness in these images that I usually wouldn't tolerate, especially with the K-1. I have no idea why. No one is going to want to do a 36x24 print of one of my grackles, not even me.

Last edited by normhead; 09-27-2018 at 05:48 PM.

noelpolar · 09-27-2018, 06:21 PM - **8 Likes**

Maybe I need to switch.

str8talk83 · 09-27-2018, 06:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Eckla window mount.

Common Buzzard, large crop

This is what he thinks of Pentax for shooting wildlife.

Meadow Pipit

Male Kestrel

There's just something about a 600 f/4 that is pure magic... Nice shots!

**tduell** · 09-27-2018, 10:28 PM - **12 Likes**

Long-billed Corella.
K-3 II, DFA 150-450 + 1.4x TC, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

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kengoh · 09-28-2018, 03:23 AM - **18 Likes**

Kingfisher on lotus, shot this morning with K1 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + Pentax 1.4x TC

**Des** · 09-28-2018, 01:57 PM - **18 Likes**

Wonderful set from the Flinders Ranges Noel.

Originally posted by noelpolar

Maybe I need to switch.

My studies have shown that 8 out of 10 New Holland Honeyeaters prefer to be photographed by Pentax. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5.

K-3 + DA-L 55-300

**marcusBMG** · 09-28-2018, 02:10 PM - **1 Like**

Great set Des

**Canada_Rockies** · 09-28-2018, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

Wonderful set from the Flinders Ranges Noel.

My studies have shown that 8 out of 10 New Holland Honeyeaters prefer to be photographed by Pentax. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5.

Of course! Honeyeaters are a species apart, just like Pentax.

**alfa75ts** · 09-28-2018, 02:32 PM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by Des

My studies have shown that 8 out of 10 New Holland Honeyeaters prefer to be photographed by Pentax. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5.

This seems to supersede my study showing that they prefer the Pentax K-x and Bigma combination:

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**stihlmania** · 09-28-2018, 02:47 PM - **6 Likes**

My studies show that deer prefer the bokeh from a K-3 II with the SMC A ☆ 400 F2.8 ED[IF] with Pentax F 1.7 AF adaptor! Haha! Great photos you two!

Arjay Bee · 09-28-2018, 07:02 PM - **7 Likes**

Shown before elsewhere - any Pentax works with the Honey eater: K20D with 50-200 - (sorry a bit short for the topic but wished to join the Pentax Honey Eater festival).

**Des** · 09-28-2018, 08:44 PM

Thanks guys. Hey this is fun.

Originally posted by alfa75ts

This seems to supersede my study showing that they prefer the Pentax K-x and Bigma combination:

I'd say it complements your ongoing research into the photographic preferences of pardalotes Craig.

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Shown before elsewhere - any Pentax works with the Honey eater: K20D with 50-200 - (sorry a bit short for the topic but wished to join the Pentax Honey Eater festival).

Nice shots. Are the plants kangaroo paws? (For our non-Oz members, yes that really is the name of a group of plants).

09-27-2018, 02:53 PM - 9 Likes	#29867
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Today I was out in the blind out with the K-1, Tamron 300 and Tamorn 2x TC for (drum roll), 600mm ƒ5.6 First thing, it was really nice to have AF on the 300 as opposed to the partial AF of the 1.7x Second, I was dying to try it out, but the light wasn't good and I ended up shooting at 3200 ISO. The noise was so bad I couldn't really evaluate the lens. Tomorrow at 400 ISO will be better. The oversample was such, you probably won't notice either noise or loss of detail. Tomorrow a retest with lower ISO, and some K-3 shots. The K-3 with it's higher pixel density should provide a better idea of the sharpness of the combo. The rest of those who were present. Last edited by normhead; 09-27-2018 at 05:48 PM.

09-28-2018, 01:57 PM - 18 Likes	#29874
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Wonderful set from the Flinders Ranges Noel. Originally posted by noelpolar Maybe I need to switch. My studies have shown that 8 out of 10 New Holland Honeyeaters prefer to be photographed by Pentax. K-3 + FA300 f4.5.* K-3 + DA-L 55-300 Last edited by Des; 09-28-2018 at 08:40 PM.

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09-27-2018, 12:34 PM - 4 Likes	#29866
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	A pretty quiet time bird-wise on my walks just lately. I need a fairy wren to brighten up my day! A couple of common locals: Cardinal K-3, DA*300mm + 1.4 x DA TC Northern "Yellow Shafted" Flicker (you can see one of the yellow shafts on the primary wing feather) Same as above but without the TC.

09-27-2018, 03:02 PM	#29868
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,851	I dunno Norm. I think a lot of folks would love images like that at ISO 3200 or 100 even.

09-27-2018, 05:42 PM - 1 Like	#29869
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I dunno Norm. I think a lot of folks would love images like that at ISO 3200 or 100 even. Ya, I'm spoiled for sure. The thing with the K-1 is, the amount of oversampling hides some of the softness in these images that I usually wouldn't tolerate, especially with the K-1. I have no idea why. No one is going to want to do a 36x24 print of one of my grackles, not even me. Last edited by normhead; 09-27-2018 at 05:48 PM.

09-27-2018, 06:21 PM - 8 Likes	#29870
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Maybe I need to switch.

09-27-2018, 06:58 PM - 1 Like	#29871
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	Originally posted by Ducatigaz K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Eckla window mount. Common Buzzard, large crop This is what he thinks of Pentax for shooting wildlife. Meadow Pipit Male Kestrel There's just something about a 600 f/4 that is pure magic... Nice shots!

09-28-2018, 03:23 AM - 18 Likes	#29873
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Kingfisher on lotus, shot this morning with K1 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + Pentax 1.4x TC

09-28-2018, 02:10 PM - 1 Like	#29875
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	Great set Des

09-28-2018, 02:20 PM - 1 Like	#29876
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Des Wonderful set from the Flinders Ranges Noel. My studies have shown that 8 out of 10 New Holland Honeyeaters prefer to be photographed by Pentax. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5. Of course! Honeyeaters are a species apart, just like Pentax.

09-28-2018, 02:32 PM - 7 Likes	#29877
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by Des My studies have shown that 8 out of 10 New Holland Honeyeaters prefer to be photographed by Pentax. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5. This seems to supersede my study showing that they prefer the Pentax K-x and Bigma combination:

09-28-2018, 07:02 PM - 7 Likes	#29879
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Shown before elsewhere - any Pentax works with the Honey eater: K20D with 50-200 - (sorry a bit short for the topic but wished to join the Pentax Honey Eater festival).

09-28-2018, 08:44 PM	#29880
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Thanks guys. Hey this is fun. Originally posted by alfa75ts This seems to supersede my study showing that they prefer the Pentax K-x and Bigma combination: I'd say it complements your ongoing research into the photographic preferences of pardalotes Craig. Originally posted by Arjay Bee Shown before elsewhere - any Pentax works with the Honey eater: K20D with 50-200 - (sorry a bit short for the topic but wished to join the Pentax Honey Eater festival). Nice shots. Are the plants kangaroo paws? (For our non-Oz members, yes that really is the name of a group of plants).