300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**jacamar** · 10-13-2019, 04:58 AM

Amazing - and with the same lens I used to get those bird pics above!

**DrawsACircle** · 10-13-2019, 05:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jacamar

Amazing - and with the same lens I used to get those bird pics above!

Thanks’ jacamar - no reason to let a fantastic lens stay in the bag when it’s dark outside

**luftfluss** · 10-13-2019, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by DrawsACircle

FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA*300mm on the other hand is perfect.
M31, K-70, DA*300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight.
X-posted.

Pentikonian · 10-13-2019, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by DrawsACircle

FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA*300mm on the other hand is perfect.
M31, K-70, DA*300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight.
X-posted.

Very cool!

**MossyRocks** · 10-13-2019, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by DrawsACircle

FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA*300mm on the other hand is perfect.
M31, K-70, DA*300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight.
X-posted.

You just have to show off your wonderfully dark skies compared to mine.

Here's hoping that in a couple of weeks when I head up north with the scouts for the weekend it will be clear as I will be in some nice dark skies and can work my gear.

**DrawsACircle** · 10-13-2019, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

You just have to show off your wonderfully dark skies compared to mine.

Here's hoping that in a couple of weeks when I head up north with the scouts for the weekend it will be clear as I will be in some nice dark skies and can work my gear.

You got me!

**Mikesul** · 10-13-2019, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by DrawsACircle

FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA*300mm on the other hand is perfect.
M31, K-70, DA*300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight.
X-posted.

Among the most impressive Pentax astro shots I have seen. Looks like a lot of work!

**tduell** · 10-13-2019, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by Charlie Victor

Excellent capture! Thanks for sharing.
Best.

Thanks for your comment.

Cheers,
Terry

**northcoastgreg** · 10-13-2019, 05:36 PM - **13 Likes**

Two swans on Yellowstone River, KP + DA* 300 + DA 1.4x converter:

Charlie Victor · 10-13-2019, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Two swans on Yellowstone River, KP + DA* 300 + DA 1.4x converter:

Superb!
Best.

**termy** · 10-14-2019, 12:24 AM - **4 Likes**

Singapore Airlines A330-300.
Coming in to land at Singapore Changi Airport.

redpit · 10-14-2019, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by DrawsACircle

FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA*300mm on the other hand is perfect.
M31, K-70, DA*300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight.
X-posted.

Superb! Among the best tele-astro photos I've seen!

redpit · 10-14-2019, 01:01 AM

One photo of BIF 9a heron) taken with the KP & DA560 combo in sunset light.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/203-pentax-kp/341347-post-your-best-kp-s...ml#post4761132

For some reason I couldn’t connect to the PFs, sorry for not showing the picture. Here it is cross posted.

**Des** · 10-14-2019, 01:38 AM - **17 Likes**

Originally posted by redpit

Superb! Among the best tele-astro photos I've seen!

+1. Unbelievable. Congratulations and thanks for sharing, @DrawsACircle

To a subject much closer to home. Some more of the locals.

Eastern Yellow Robin. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5

Olive Whistler (female or immature, not sure) K-3 + FA*300

Olive Whistler male. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

Golden Whistler, female. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 300mm. (The resolution on this lens belies its budget price.)

Little Corella in a little house. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm.

Charlie Victor · 10-14-2019, 03:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

+1. Unbelievable. Congratulations and thanks for sharing, @DrawsACircle

To a subject much closer to home. Some more of the locals.

Eastern Yellow Robin. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5

Olive Whistler (female or immature, not sure) K-3 + FA*300

Olive Whistler male. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

Golden Whistler, female. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 300mm. (The resolution on this lens belies its budget price.)

Little Corella in a little house. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm.

Great series of bird photos! Thanks for sharing.
Best.

10-14-2019, 01:01 AM	#31828
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,822	One photo of BIF 9a heron) taken with the KP & DA560 combo in sunset light. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/203-pentax-kp/341347-post-your-best-kp-s...ml#post4761132 For some reason I couldn’t connect to the PFs, sorry for not showing the picture. Here it is cross posted. Last edited by redpit; 10-14-2019 at 08:58 AM.

10-14-2019, 01:38 AM - 17 Likes	#31829
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,015	Originally posted by redpit Superb! Among the best tele-astro photos I've seen! +1. Unbelievable. Congratulations and thanks for sharing, @DrawsACircle To a subject much closer to home. Some more of the locals. Eastern Yellow Robin. K-3 + FA300 f4.5 Olive Whistler (female or immature, not sure) K-3 + FA300 Olive Whistler male. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm Golden Whistler, female. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 300mm. (The resolution on this lens belies its budget price.) Little Corella in a little house. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm. Last edited by Des; 10-14-2019 at 01:53 AM.

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10-13-2019, 04:58 AM	#31816
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,155	Amazing - and with the same lens I used to get those bird pics above!

10-13-2019, 05:08 AM - 1 Like	#31817
DrawsACircle Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ulfborg, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 434	Originally posted by jacamar Amazing - and with the same lens I used to get those bird pics above! Thanks’ jacamar - no reason to let a fantastic lens stay in the bag when it’s dark outside

10-13-2019, 10:13 AM	#31818
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,673	Originally posted by DrawsACircle FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA300mm on the other hand is perfect. M31, K-70, DA300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight. X-posted.

10-13-2019, 10:31 AM	#31819
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 690	Originally posted by DrawsACircle FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA300mm on the other hand is perfect. M31, K-70, DA300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight. X-posted. Very cool!

10-13-2019, 10:55 AM	#31820
MossyRocks Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Originally posted by DrawsACircle FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA300mm on the other hand is perfect. M31, K-70, DA300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight. X-posted. You just have to show off your wonderfully dark skies compared to mine. Here's hoping that in a couple of weeks when I head up north with the scouts for the weekend it will be clear as I will be in some nice dark skies and can work my gear.

10-13-2019, 11:10 AM	#31821
DrawsACircle Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ulfborg, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 434	Originally posted by MossyRocks You just have to show off your wonderfully dark skies compared to mine. Here's hoping that in a couple of weeks when I head up north with the scouts for the weekend it will be clear as I will be in some nice dark skies and can work my gear. You got me!

10-13-2019, 12:50 PM	#31822
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,129	Originally posted by DrawsACircle FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA300mm on the other hand is perfect. M31, K-70, DA300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight. X-posted. Among the most impressive Pentax astro shots I have seen. Looks like a lot of work!

10-13-2019, 02:43 PM	#31823
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Charlie Victor Excellent capture! Thanks for sharing. Best. Thanks for your comment. Cheers, Terry

10-13-2019, 05:36 PM - 13 Likes	#31824
northcoastgreg Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,645	Two swans on Yellowstone River, KP + DA* 300 + DA 1.4x converter:

10-13-2019, 11:33 PM	#31825
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,229	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Two swans on Yellowstone River, KP + DA* 300 + DA 1.4x converter: Superb! Best.

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10-14-2019, 12:59 AM	#31827
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,822	Originally posted by DrawsACircle FOV on my 8” Newtonian telescope is too narrow for the Andromeda Galaxy, the DA300mm on the other hand is perfect. M31, K-70, DA300 on an equatorial mount (HEQ5), exposure time approx 1 hour (50-55 frames), ISO800, stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, PP in PixInsight. X-posted. Superb! Among the best tele-astro photos I've seen!

10-14-2019, 03:26 AM - 1 Like	#31830
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,229	Originally posted by Des +1. Unbelievable. Congratulations and thanks for sharing, @DrawsACircle To a subject much closer to home. Some more of the locals. Eastern Yellow Robin. K-3 + FA300 f4.5 Olive Whistler (female or immature, not sure) K-3 + FA300 Olive Whistler male. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm Golden Whistler, female. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 300mm. (The resolution on this lens belies its budget price.) Little Corella in a little house. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm. Great series of bird photos! Thanks for sharing. Best.