300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Pentikonian · 10-01-2019, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

As well as my D500 I still have my K-1 and many many (far more than Nikon) lenses. my use is probably 90/10 in favour of the K-1 but unfortunately there is no reasonably priced 600mm solution in Pentax mount so on those occasions the Nikon comes out.

If I remember correctly somewhere near the start of the thread it was decided all makes of camera were allowed and I'm always interested to see photos no matter where they come from.

Here are a couple of recent shot from the K-1 and 150-450mm just to balance it up a bit

Dragonflys by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

RIAT 2019 by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

That dragonfly shot is exceptional IMHO.

Pentikonian · 10-01-2019, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few pictures from an airfield near me. All taken with a K-5/Sigma 300mm F2.8 EX DG

Lockheed U-2 doing circuits

B-52H

C-17

Very nice. RAF Mildenhall?

I miss shooting aviation stuff, might be able to get back to it next year.

Pentikonian · 10-01-2019, 11:36 PM - **9 Likes**

A couple humming bird shots from the end of August. Both with the K-1 and DA*300. First cropped a little, second cropped heavily.

**Des** · 10-02-2019, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Brown Thornbill, telling me to stay away

Fine shot Craig. They are feisty and lively little characters. I find it hard to capture them because they are always moving.

**alfa75ts** · 10-02-2019, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by Des

I find it hard to capture them because they are always moving

I think this one was defending a nest, it kept moving but stopped for a few seconds each time to yell at me. So I took a few shots and left.

Mike.P® · 10-02-2019, 01:33 AM - **15 Likes**

Originally posted by Pentikonian

That dragonfly shot is exceptional IMHO.

Thanks, this is another shot of the dragonfly, I posted it in the K-1 section but I think it is the better of the two. BTW very jealous of your hummingbird shots, we get nothing like those in the UK and I would love the chance to have a go at photographing them.

Migrant Hawker by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

Piotrek K · 10-02-2019, 01:57 AM - **7 Likes**

SMC Takumar 300/4 at f 11.
I feel this Club needs some non-animal images from time to time (I posted this one before in the Takumar Club).

**MossyRocks** · 10-02-2019, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by Piotrek K

I feel this Club needs some non-animal images from time to time

I can probably fulfill that need but I do like critter shots, especially since I can't ever seem to get them to cooperate.

**jacamar** · 10-02-2019, 06:10 AM - **9 Likes**

A Cardinal having a bad feather day.

K-3, DA*300mm

Piotrek K · 10-02-2019, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

I can probably fulfill that need but I do like critter shots, especially since I can't ever seem to get them to cooperate.

Yes, this is great birding (bears, ...) thread, but if you get some clear skies I'm sure everybody would be happy to see your astro images here (much more interesting than my campfire photo).

**MossyRocks** · 10-02-2019, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by Piotrek K

but if you get some clear skies I'm sure everybody would be happy to see your astro images here

If the forecast holds I can head out some Friday night to the darkest area in the Twin cites (Minneapolis/St. Paul) metro area and shoot till about 1AM Saturday morning in the park. I finally got my after hours permit so I don't have to get kicked out at 10PM anymore.

siva.ss.kumar · 10-02-2019, 09:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Piotrek K

SMC Takumar 300/4 at f 11.
I feel this Club needs some non-animal images from time to time (I posted this one before in the Takumar Club).

Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

Piotrek K · 10-02-2019, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

Could be, but without your suggestion I would never saw it!

Pentikonian · 10-02-2019, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Thanks, this is another shot of the dragonfly, I posted it in the K-1 section but I think it is the better of the two. BTW very jealous of your hummingbird shots, we get nothing like those in the UK and I would love the chance to have a go at photographing them.

Migrant Hawker by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

Thanks! I feel the same with the dragonflys - see them around, but have never been quick enough to get a shot anywhere as sharp and clear as what you are showing.

**MossyRocks** · 10-02-2019, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

I do now.

10-02-2019, 01:33 AM - 15 Likes	#31716
Mike.P® Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,150	Originally posted by Pentikonian That dragonfly shot is exceptional IMHO. Thanks, this is another shot of the dragonfly, I posted it in the K-1 section but I think it is the better of the two. BTW very jealous of your hummingbird shots, we get nothing like those in the UK and I would love the chance to have a go at photographing them. Migrant Hawker by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr Last edited by Mike.P®; 10-02-2019 at 02:04 AM.

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10-01-2019, 11:25 PM	#31711
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 690	Originally posted by Mike.P® As well as my D500 I still have my K-1 and many many (far more than Nikon) lenses. my use is probably 90/10 in favour of the K-1 but unfortunately there is no reasonably priced 600mm solution in Pentax mount so on those occasions the Nikon comes out. If I remember correctly somewhere near the start of the thread it was decided all makes of camera were allowed and I'm always interested to see photos no matter where they come from. Here are a couple of recent shot from the K-1 and 150-450mm just to balance it up a bit Dragonflys by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr RIAT 2019 by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr That dragonfly shot is exceptional IMHO.

10-01-2019, 11:30 PM	#31712
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 690	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few pictures from an airfield near me. All taken with a K-5/Sigma 300mm F2.8 EX DG Lockheed U-2 doing circuits B-52H C-17 Very nice. RAF Mildenhall? I miss shooting aviation stuff, might be able to get back to it next year.

10-01-2019, 11:36 PM - 9 Likes	#31713
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 690	A couple humming bird shots from the end of August. Both with the K-1 and DA*300. First cropped a little, second cropped heavily.

10-02-2019, 12:47 AM	#31714
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,015	Originally posted by alfa75ts Brown Thornbill, telling me to stay away Fine shot Craig. They are feisty and lively little characters. I find it hard to capture them because they are always moving.

10-02-2019, 12:52 AM	#31715
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by Des I find it hard to capture them because they are always moving I think this one was defending a nest, it kept moving but stopped for a few seconds each time to yell at me. So I took a few shots and left.

10-02-2019, 01:57 AM - 7 Likes	#31717
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,149	SMC Takumar 300/4 at f 11. I feel this Club needs some non-animal images from time to time (I posted this one before in the Takumar Club).

10-02-2019, 05:57 AM	#31718
MossyRocks Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Originally posted by Piotrek K I feel this Club needs some non-animal images from time to time I can probably fulfill that need but I do like critter shots, especially since I can't ever seem to get them to cooperate.

10-02-2019, 06:10 AM - 9 Likes	#31719
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,155	A Cardinal having a bad feather day. K-3, DA*300mm

10-02-2019, 06:14 AM	#31720
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,149	Originally posted by MossyRocks I can probably fulfill that need but I do like critter shots, especially since I can't ever seem to get them to cooperate. Yes, this is great birding (bears, ...) thread, but if you get some clear skies I'm sure everybody would be happy to see your astro images here (much more interesting than my campfire photo).

10-02-2019, 09:13 AM	#31721
MossyRocks Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Originally posted by Piotrek K but if you get some clear skies I'm sure everybody would be happy to see your astro images here If the forecast holds I can head out some Friday night to the darkest area in the Twin cites (Minneapolis/St. Paul) metro area and shoot till about 1AM Saturday morning in the park. I finally got my after hours permit so I don't have to get kicked out at 10PM anymore.

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10-02-2019, 09:41 AM - 2 Likes	#31722
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 532	Originally posted by Piotrek K SMC Takumar 300/4 at f 11. I feel this Club needs some non-animal images from time to time (I posted this one before in the Takumar Club). Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

10-02-2019, 09:56 AM	#31723
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,149	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving? Could be, but without your suggestion I would never saw it!

10-02-2019, 10:22 AM	#31724
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 690	Originally posted by Mike.P® Thanks, this is another shot of the dragonfly, I posted it in the K-1 section but I think it is the better of the two. BTW very jealous of your hummingbird shots, we get nothing like those in the UK and I would love the chance to have a go at photographing them. Migrant Hawker by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr Thanks! I feel the same with the dragonflys - see them around, but have never been quick enough to get a shot anywhere as sharp and clear as what you are showing.

10-02-2019, 10:28 AM	#31725
MossyRocks Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving? I do now.