300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Pentikonian · 11-16-2019, 11:42 PM

I thought I had commented on some of these posts already.

"Oops".

Last edited by Pentikonian; 11-16-2019 at 11:47 PM. Reason: better-ish grammar

**Kerrowdown** · 11-17-2019, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Fun capture - dolphins almost always make me grin.

Thank you, I always wonder if I’m smiling at them or are they smiling at me...

**aslyfox** · 11-17-2019, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Good thing you had the backup, nice capture. Kind of surprised to hear of a 150-450 falling apart.

it been reported by several members here

luckily, I found a local craftsman here in Topeka who was able to repair it for me

DFA 150-450mm needs repair - PentaxForums.com

**WPRESTO** · 11-17-2019, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by vcollerp

Outstanding!

Pentikonian · 11-17-2019, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

it been reported by several members here

luckily, I found a local craftsman here in Topeka who was able to repair it for me

DFA 150-450mm needs repair - PentaxForums.com

Thanks for the link - I don't really follow that section, had no idea of the problems.

**goatsNdonkey** · 11-17-2019, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Wow. I had no idea, and I've lived in Joisey my entire life.

I read that several years ago, but I don't think land-use practices have changed in those two places in ways that would change that balance much. One has to remember that a gigantic chunk of Colorado is east of the Rockies and consists of dry virtually treeless range land. Then in the mountains you have steep rocky slopes and areas above the treeline where there are few trees. New Jersey, by contrast, is extremely well watered, and, while it has some hills and low mountains, they would in most cases create refuges for trees not impediments to them. In New Jersey, anywhere you don't cut trees, they will be popping up and growing; you can't make such a blanket statement about Colorado. Some of New Jersey's older towns probably have enough mature trees in them to call them forests, if not wild forests. New Jersey is known as the Garden State. There are a lot of trees in that garden.

northcoastgreg · 11-17-2019, 12:09 PM - **8 Likes**

Rough legged hawk, with the KP + DA* 300:

**WPRESTO** · 11-17-2019, 01:29 PM - **7 Likes**

I have maybe 500 chromes taken of this nest. IQ suffers dreadfully in the scans. Nikon FA, 500 f4P and 2X Nikon TC (unit for long lenses only). The parent (male - with red cheek) has a beakful that looks as though it were taken from a suet cake. Also, this nest was "discovered" by Boston-based camera club (one of them overheard me telling a friend about it). So the only time I had it to myself was early AM, when it was backlit (notice the rim-light). so I used a strobe (Sunpak 444) with a Fresnel unit, powered by a big battery (near instant recycling through 300 flashes).

**alfa75ts** · 11-17-2019, 05:42 PM - **7 Likes**

A bit of a surprise ( or 5NaiveFoxes ):

**swip** · 11-17-2019, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by vcollerp

Great shots. I've been having problem with this lens. Hopefully I will learn to get better pictures.

---------- Post added 11-17-19 at 10:32 PM ----------

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Rough legged hawk, with the KP + DA* 300:

Looks like it is choking on something.

**luftfluss** · 11-17-2019, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

I have maybe 500 chromes taken of this nest, all chromes. IQ suffers dreadfully in the scans. Nikon FA, 500 f4P and 2X Nikon TC (unit for long lenses only). The parent (male - with red cheek) has a beakful that looks as though it were taken from a suet cake. Also, this nest was "discovered" by Boston-based camera club (one of them overheard me telling a friend about it). So the only time I had it to myself was early AM, when it was backlit (notice the rim-light). so I used a strobe (Sunpak 444) with a Fresnel unit, powered by a big battery (near instant recycling through 300 flashes).

This photo makes me happy! The pileated woodpecker has been a tough get for me, and to see your wonderful photo and read what went into making it is just really awesome.

Pentikonian · 11-17-2019, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

A bit of a surprise ( or 5NaiveFoxes ):

Beautiful, fun shot.

Are they still called kits? Or pups ? The group is called something like a skulk?

**termy** · 11-17-2019, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Sharing the Oriental Magpie-Robin, super friendly while waiting for the Daurian Redstart (first winter migrants in 2019), didn't managed to get a clearer shot for it. The Malayan Night Heron also looking for food nearby. All the pictures are taken with my K70, DA300mm with 1.4 TC.

Daurian Redstart

Malayan Night Heron

Very nicely captured.

**alfa75ts** · 11-17-2019, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Are they still called kits? Or pups ? The group is called something like a skulk?

Just to add to the confusion, from the Wiki - "and young as cubs, pups, or kits ......... A group of foxes is referred to as a skulk, leash, or earth".

Oy vey!

Pentikonian · 11-17-2019, 11:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Just to add to the confusion, from the Wiki - "and young as cubs, pups, or kits ......... A group of foxes is referred to as a skulk, leash, or earth".

Oy vey!

LOL - I had always heard the young called kits until a few years ago when someone corrected me and said they were called "pups", and skulk kinda stuck with me due to how odd it sounded. Wonder why the multiple variables?

Anywhos - pic thread and all that. My recent shots all look like the same from the previous few weeks, so here's an older one I don't think I've posted.

Spanish Dove (I think), from back in August. K-1, DA*300.

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11-16-2019, 11:42 PM	#32131
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	I thought I had commented on some of these posts already. "Oops". Last edited by Pentikonian; 11-16-2019 at 11:47 PM. Reason: better-ish grammar

11-17-2019, 12:46 AM	#32132
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by Pentikonian Fun capture - dolphins almost always make me grin. Thank you, I always wonder if I’m smiling at them or are they smiling at me...

11-17-2019, 03:57 AM	#32133
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by Pentikonian Good thing you had the backup, nice capture. Kind of surprised to hear of a 150-450 falling apart. it been reported by several members here luckily, I found a local craftsman here in Topeka who was able to repair it for me DFA 150-450mm needs repair - PentaxForums.com

11-17-2019, 05:55 AM	#32134
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by vcollerp Outstanding!

11-17-2019, 09:11 AM	#32135
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by aslyfox it been reported by several members here luckily, I found a local craftsman here in Topeka who was able to repair it for me DFA 150-450mm needs repair - PentaxForums.com Thanks for the link - I don't really follow that section, had no idea of the problems.

11-17-2019, 10:26 AM	#32136
goatsNdonkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fulton County, Illinois Posts: 3,736	Originally posted by luftfluss Wow. I had no idea, and I've lived in Joisey my entire life. I read that several years ago, but I don't think land-use practices have changed in those two places in ways that would change that balance much. One has to remember that a gigantic chunk of Colorado is east of the Rockies and consists of dry virtually treeless range land. Then in the mountains you have steep rocky slopes and areas above the treeline where there are few trees. New Jersey, by contrast, is extremely well watered, and, while it has some hills and low mountains, they would in most cases create refuges for trees not impediments to them. In New Jersey, anywhere you don't cut trees, they will be popping up and growing; you can't make such a blanket statement about Colorado. Some of New Jersey's older towns probably have enough mature trees in them to call them forests, if not wild forests. New Jersey is known as the Garden State. There are a lot of trees in that garden.

11-17-2019, 12:09 PM - 8 Likes	#32137
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,174	Rough legged hawk, with the KP + DA* 300:

11-17-2019, 07:46 PM	#32140
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by vcollerp Great shots. I've been having problem with this lens. Hopefully I will learn to get better pictures. ---------- Post added 11-17-19 at 10:32 PM ---------- Originally posted by northcoastgreg Rough legged hawk, with the KP + DA* 300: Looks like it is choking on something.

11-17-2019, 10:21 PM	#32141
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by WPRESTO I have maybe 500 chromes taken of this nest, all chromes. IQ suffers dreadfully in the scans. Nikon FA, 500 f4P and 2X Nikon TC (unit for long lenses only). The parent (male - with red cheek) has a beakful that looks as though it were taken from a suet cake. Also, this nest was "discovered" by Boston-based camera club (one of them overheard me telling a friend about it). So the only time I had it to myself was early AM, when it was backlit (notice the rim-light). so I used a strobe (Sunpak 444) with a Fresnel unit, powered by a big battery (near instant recycling through 300 flashes). This photo makes me happy! The pileated woodpecker has been a tough get for me, and to see your wonderful photo and read what went into making it is just really awesome.

11-17-2019, 10:30 PM	#32142
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by alfa75ts A bit of a surprise ( or 5NaiveFoxes ): Beautiful, fun shot. Are they still called kits? Or pups ? The group is called something like a skulk?

11-17-2019, 10:36 PM	#32143
termy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,154	Originally posted by Pentaxians Sharing the Oriental Magpie-Robin, super friendly while waiting for the Daurian Redstart (first winter migrants in 2019), didn't managed to get a clearer shot for it. The Malayan Night Heron also looking for food nearby. All the pictures are taken with my K70, DA300mm with 1.4 TC. Daurian Redstart Malayan Night Heron Very nicely captured.

11-17-2019, 10:52 PM	#32144
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by Pentikonian Are they still called kits? Or pups ? The group is called something like a skulk? Just to add to the confusion, from the Wiki - "and young as cubs, pups, or kits ......... A group of foxes is referred to as a skulk, leash, or earth". Oy vey!

11-17-2019, 11:47 PM - 1 Like	#32145
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by alfa75ts Just to add to the confusion, from the Wiki - "and young as cubs, pups, or kits ......... A group of foxes is referred to as a skulk, leash, or earth". Oy vey! LOL - I had always heard the young called kits until a few years ago when someone corrected me and said they were called "pups", and skulk kinda stuck with me due to how odd it sounded. Wonder why the multiple variables? Anywhos - pic thread and all that. My recent shots all look like the same from the previous few weeks, so here's an older one I don't think I've posted. Spanish Dove (I think), from back in August. K-1, DA*300.