300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Pentaxians · 11-13-2020, 04:54 AM - **5 Likes**

My version James

, while we are waiting for the dive, but it smart enough to dive at the back of the pond

Last edited by Pentaxians; 11-13-2020 at 05:10 AM.

**WPRESTO** · 11-13-2020, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by termy

another shot of that same eagle.
DFA 150-450. Very heavy crop..

"My ancestors were carnivorous dinosaurs - and yours?"

normhead · 11-13-2020, 07:02 AM - **6 Likes**

There are lots of images on my Flickr feed that aren't 300mm....
K-3 and DA 55-300 PLM. The rest are on my flicker feed, click on any image to get there.

A few taken at 300mm...

The set up, not mine, but I kinda borrowed it.

Ducatigaz · 11-13-2020, 10:53 AM - **17 Likes**

A few more recent pictures.

K-5/Sigma 800mm F5.6 APO EX [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Meadow Pipit.

K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Kestrel

Last edited by Ducatigaz; 11-13-2020 at 12:04 PM.

**rod_grant** · 11-13-2020, 09:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by termy

another shot of that same eagle.

I reckon that would be headmaster in bird school,

Charlie Victor · 11-14-2020, 04:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few more recent pictures.

K-5/Sigma 800mm F5.6 APO EX [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Meadow Pipit.

K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Kestrel

Another set of superb captures. You really handle those long tele's well!
Best.

**kcjonez** · 11-14-2020, 05:08 AM - **1 Like**

Really nice photograph of the Red-breasted nuthatch Norm. Great light. Those little buggers don't hold still for very long :-)

Originally posted by normhead

There are lots of images on my Flickr feed that aren't 300mm....
K-3 and DA 55-300 PLM. The rest are on my flicker feed, click on any image to get there.

A few taken at 300mm...

The set up, not mine, but I kinda borrowed it.

---------- Post added 11-14-20 at 07:12 AM ----------

Beautifully done Gary! I especially like the Meadow Pipit on the post. Excellent isolation of subject.

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few more recent pictures.

K-5/Sigma 800mm F5.6 APO EX [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Meadow Pipit.

K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Kestrel

**termy** · 11-14-2020, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

My version James

, while we are waiting for the dive, but it smart enough to dive at the back of the pond

You will get that shot you are looking for, in time to come. i am sure of that.

**rod_grant** · 11-14-2020, 10:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

The set up, not mine, but I kinda borrowed it.

The tripod is an essential piece of photographic equipment; it can be deployed in a variety of ways.

**kcjonez** · 11-15-2020, 05:10 AM - **1 Like**

Saw a flock of these while walking the dog a couple days ago. Went back yesterday morning with "The Bazooka", Sigma 500mm f4.5. I was hoping someone walking a dog would chase them over to my side of the pond for some close ups but no such luck.

**jacamar** · 11-15-2020, 08:05 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by kcjonez

Saw a flock of these while walking the dog a couple days ago. Went back yesterday morning with "The Bazooka", Sigma 500mm f4.5. I was hoping someone walking a dog would chase them over to my side of the pond for some close ups but no such luck.

I got fairly decent pics of them last year but this year has been a bust so far. Reminds us to make the most of the opportunities we do get. These are from yesterdays' walk after finding no Hoodies in their usual spot:

It was going well until someone with a smartphone thought she could walk right up to the bird - it was fairly tame, but not that tame. By the way if you see or photograph a bird in Canada with visible markings like this (leg bands, neck ring....) you can report it here:

How to report a banded bird - Canada.ca

It takes you to the American bird banding lab so maybe you can also use it in the US.

Update: I heard back that the bird is a female, banded in New York (State?) in June 2016.

Male Bufflehead

Male American Wigeon

Ducatigaz · 11-15-2020, 10:42 AM - **22 Likes**

K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Fieldfare.

Female Stonechat.

HoutHans · 11-15-2020, 12:25 PM - **10 Likes**

Two images of a female common kestrel (torenvalk) both taken with the M300/4 * lens. We have a bunch of these around our house and this one allowed me to get to around ten metres before she flew off.

mikeprotts · 11-15-2020, 03:12 PM

These pictures show both skill & understanding in the use of these lenses, and the knowledge of the subjects. There's a little luck involved, but mostly it's hard work getting into position at the right time.

Pentaxians · 11-15-2020, 06:57 PM - **15 Likes**

Banded Woodpecker, taken with my Kp and the DFA 150-450mm.

11-13-2020, 04:54 AM - 5 Likes	#34471
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	My version James, while we are waiting for the dive, but it smart enough to dive at the back of the pond Last edited by Pentaxians; 11-13-2020 at 05:10 AM.

11-13-2020, 07:02 AM - 6 Likes	#34473
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	There are lots of images on my Flickr feed that aren't 300mm.... K-3 and DA 55-300 PLM. The rest are on my flicker feed, click on any image to get there. A few taken at 300mm... The set up, not mine, but I kinda borrowed it. Last edited by normhead; 11-13-2020 at 11:36 AM.

11-14-2020, 08:02 AM	#34478
termy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,154	Originally posted by Pentaxians My version James, while we are waiting for the dive, but it smart enough to dive at the back of the pond You will get that shot you are looking for, in time to come. i am sure of that.

11-15-2020, 08:05 AM - 7 Likes	#34481
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by kcjonez Saw a flock of these while walking the dog a couple days ago. Went back yesterday morning with "The Bazooka", Sigma 500mm f4.5. I was hoping someone walking a dog would chase them over to my side of the pond for some close ups but no such luck. I got fairly decent pics of them last year but this year has been a bust so far. Reminds us to make the most of the opportunities we do get. These are from yesterdays' walk after finding no Hoodies in their usual spot: It was going well until someone with a smartphone thought she could walk right up to the bird - it was fairly tame, but not that tame. By the way if you see or photograph a bird in Canada with visible markings like this (leg bands, neck ring....) you can report it here: How to report a banded bird - Canada.ca It takes you to the American bird banding lab so maybe you can also use it in the US. Update: I heard back that the bird is a female, banded in New York (State?) in June 2016. Male Bufflehead Male American Wigeon Last edited by jacamar; 11-18-2020 at 07:22 AM. Reason: New information

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11-13-2020, 05:54 AM	#34472
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by termy another shot of that same eagle. DFA 150-450. Very heavy crop.. "My ancestors were carnivorous dinosaurs - and yours?"

11-13-2020, 10:53 AM - 17 Likes	#34474
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,503	A few more recent pictures. K-5/Sigma 800mm F5.6 APO EX [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Meadow Pipit. K-3ii/FA600mm F4 ED [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Kestrel Last edited by Ducatigaz; 11-13-2020 at 12:04 PM.*

11-13-2020, 09:38 PM - 1 Like	#34475
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by termy another shot of that same eagle. I reckon that would be headmaster in bird school,

11-14-2020, 04:40 AM - 1 Like	#34476
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few more recent pictures. K-5/Sigma 800mm F5.6 APO EX [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Meadow Pipit. K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Kestrel Another set of superb captures. You really handle those long tele's well! Best.

11-14-2020, 05:08 AM - 1 Like	#34477
kcjonez Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mount Desert, Maine, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 861	Really nice photograph of the Red-breasted nuthatch Norm. Great light. Those little buggers don't hold still for very long :-) Originally posted by normhead There are lots of images on my Flickr feed that aren't 300mm.... K-3 and DA 55-300 PLM. The rest are on my flicker feed, click on any image to get there. A few taken at 300mm... The set up, not mine, but I kinda borrowed it. ---------- Post added 11-14-20 at 07:12 AM ---------- Beautifully done Gary! I especially like the Meadow Pipit on the post. Excellent isolation of subject. Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few more recent pictures. K-5/Sigma 800mm F5.6 APO EX [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Meadow Pipit. K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Kestrel

11-14-2020, 10:02 PM - 1 Like	#34479
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by normhead The set up, not mine, but I kinda borrowed it. The tripod is an essential piece of photographic equipment; it can be deployed in a variety of ways.

11-15-2020, 10:42 AM - 22 Likes	#34482
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,503	K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Fieldfare. Female Stonechat.

11-15-2020, 12:25 PM - 10 Likes	#34483
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Two images of a female common kestrel (torenvalk) both taken with the M300/4 * lens. We have a bunch of these around our house and this one allowed me to get to around ten metres before she flew off.

11-15-2020, 03:12 PM	#34484
mikeprotts Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 66	These pictures show both skill & understanding in the use of these lenses, and the knowledge of the subjects. There's a little luck involved, but mostly it's hard work getting into position at the right time.

11-15-2020, 06:57 PM - 15 Likes	#34485
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Banded Woodpecker, taken with my Kp and the DFA 150-450mm.