300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

normhead · 12-15-2021, 08:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rod_grant

Great detail Norm.
The second one has a mouth full!
When I was a kid I think I would have had to spit some of that out.

Thanks, I put out about a cup of peanuts and other mixed nuts, dried fruits and seeds every day along with the black oil sunflower seeds and mixed grains for the ground feeders. As soon as I do the Jays and squirrels turn up and start hoarding as much of the good stuff as they can. The Nuthatches and chickadees do the same with the hanging feeders. The Jays are screeching, the squirrels are chattering, it's quite the scene. After 5 minutes all the easy pickings are gone.

normhead · 12-15-2021, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by Mbaez

Very good pictures! That Tamron is sharp.

It's shame everyone can't have one. The 420 ƒ/4 is a distinct advantage over ƒ/5.6 or ƒ/6.3 glass, often the difference between something and nothing. But with only 100 made.....

**ehrwien** · 12-15-2021, 12:18 PM - **2 Likes**

DA* 300/4

Squirrel, squirrel in the Tree

bertwert · 12-15-2021, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by normhead

K-3 and Tamron 300 with HD DA 1.4TC (420mm-ƒ/4)

Originally posted by normhead

It's shame everyone can't have one. The 420 ƒ/4 is a distinct advantage over ƒ/5.6 or ƒ/6.3 glass, often the difference between something and nothing. But with only 100 made.....

Great detailed shots Norm - I call dibs if you ever decide to sell the 300/2.8

normhead · 12-15-2021, 02:31 PM

Thanks bertwert... but, the problem with selling this lens would be, I'd be unlikely to get another one. Maybe I'll put you in my will. The last owner of this lens died, so, that would be two dead owners.... just saying.

**ehrwien** · 12-15-2021, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by normhead

The last owner of this lens died, so, that would be two dead owners.... just saying.

That lens is cursed, better get rid of it sooner rather than later

**Kobie** · 12-15-2021, 03:29 PM - **3 Likes**

D fa 150-450 aw.

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bertwert · 12-15-2021, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Thanks bertwert... but, the problem with selling this lens would be, I'd be unlikely to get another one. Maybe I'll put you in my will. The last owner of this lens died, so, that would be two dead owners.... just saying.

Haha a bit morbid that - on another note, a fellow forum member just bought the A 400 I got from you, hope they get good use out of it and it enjoys its journey to the new photographer. Maybe we'll see some shots from them on here in time.

**luftfluss** · 12-15-2021, 04:07 PM - **13 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

Thanks bertwert... but, the problem with selling this lens would be, I'd be unlikely to get another one. Maybe I'll put you in my will. The last owner of this lens died, so, that would be two dead owners.... just saying.

Ya gotta hang in there, Norm... eventually Pentax is going to release a 2x TC, and think how well that would pair with your 300/2.8!

Speaking of 300/2.8...

**luftfluss** · 12-15-2021, 04:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Haha a bit morbid that - on another note, a fellow forum member just bought the A 400 I got from you, hope they get good use out of it and it enjoys its journey to the new photographer. Maybe we'll see some shots from them on here in time.

Congratulations!

**Weevil** · 12-15-2021, 04:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kobie

D fa 150-450 aw.

Nice shots ! Just too bad about the powerline in the last one. We often realize after the fact that there is something disruptive in the background!

**Mbaez** · 12-15-2021, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by normhead

It's shame everyone can't have one. The 420 ƒ/4 is a distinct advantage over ƒ/5.6 or ƒ/6.3 glass, often the difference between something and nothing. But with only 100 made.....

I didn't know it was so rare. Good thing you're enjoying it.

**Mbaez** · 12-15-2021, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Ya gotta hang in there, Norm... eventually Pentax is going to release a 2x TC, and think how well that would pair with your 300/2.8!

Speaking of 300/2.8...

Beautiful photo, colors and subjects. What lens did you use?

**luftfluss** · 12-15-2021, 10:08 PM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by Mbaez

Beautiful photo, colors and subjects. What lens did you use?

Thanks. The lens is the Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF - 360B, which is very similar to what @normhead is shooting, sans AF.

It's good enough that you can get respectable sharpness even with the 2x teleconverter attached:

**rod_grant** · 12-15-2021, 10:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

It's good enough

Come on! that's better than "good enough".

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12-15-2021, 08:34 AM - 1 Like	#37471
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by rod_grant Great detail Norm. The second one has a mouth full! When I was a kid I think I would have had to spit some of that out. Thanks, I put out about a cup of peanuts and other mixed nuts, dried fruits and seeds every day along with the black oil sunflower seeds and mixed grains for the ground feeders. As soon as I do the Jays and squirrels turn up and start hoarding as much of the good stuff as they can. The Nuthatches and chickadees do the same with the hanging feeders. The Jays are screeching, the squirrels are chattering, it's quite the scene. After 5 minutes all the easy pickings are gone.

12-15-2021, 08:38 AM	#37472
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Mbaez Very good pictures! That Tamron is sharp. It's shame everyone can't have one. The 420 ƒ/4 is a distinct advantage over ƒ/5.6 or ƒ/6.3 glass, often the difference between something and nothing. But with only 100 made.....

12-15-2021, 12:18 PM - 2 Likes	#37473
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	DA* 300/4 Squirrel, squirrel in the Tree

12-15-2021, 02:12 PM	#37474
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by normhead K-3 and Tamron 300 with HD DA 1.4TC (420mm-ƒ/4) Originally posted by normhead It's shame everyone can't have one. The 420 ƒ/4 is a distinct advantage over ƒ/5.6 or ƒ/6.3 glass, often the difference between something and nothing. But with only 100 made..... Great detailed shots Norm - I call dibs if you ever decide to sell the 300/2.8

12-15-2021, 02:31 PM	#37475
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Thanks bertwert... but, the problem with selling this lens would be, I'd be unlikely to get another one. Maybe I'll put you in my will. The last owner of this lens died, so, that would be two dead owners.... just saying.

12-15-2021, 03:12 PM	#37476
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	Originally posted by normhead The last owner of this lens died, so, that would be two dead owners.... just saying. That lens is cursed, better get rid of it sooner rather than later

12-15-2021, 04:04 PM	#37478
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by normhead Thanks bertwert... but, the problem with selling this lens would be, I'd be unlikely to get another one. Maybe I'll put you in my will. The last owner of this lens died, so, that would be two dead owners.... just saying. Haha a bit morbid that - on another note, a fellow forum member just bought the A 400 I got from you, hope they get good use out of it and it enjoys its journey to the new photographer. Maybe we'll see some shots from them on here in time.

12-15-2021, 04:07 PM - 13 Likes	#37479
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by normhead Thanks bertwert... but, the problem with selling this lens would be, I'd be unlikely to get another one. Maybe I'll put you in my will. The last owner of this lens died, so, that would be two dead owners.... just saying. Ya gotta hang in there, Norm... eventually Pentax is going to release a 2x TC, and think how well that would pair with your 300/2.8! Speaking of 300/2.8...

12-15-2021, 04:08 PM - 1 Like	#37480
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by bertwert Haha a bit morbid that - on another note, a fellow forum member just bought the A 400 I got from you, hope they get good use out of it and it enjoys its journey to the new photographer. Maybe we'll see some shots from them on here in time. Congratulations!

12-15-2021, 04:10 PM - 1 Like	#37481
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Kobie D fa 150-450 aw. Nice shots ! Just too bad about the powerline in the last one. We often realize after the fact that there is something disruptive in the background!

12-15-2021, 08:56 PM	#37482
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,772	Originally posted by normhead It's shame everyone can't have one. The 420 ƒ/4 is a distinct advantage over ƒ/5.6 or ƒ/6.3 glass, often the difference between something and nothing. But with only 100 made..... I didn't know it was so rare. Good thing you're enjoying it.

12-15-2021, 09:02 PM	#37483
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,772	Originally posted by luftfluss Ya gotta hang in there, Norm... eventually Pentax is going to release a 2x TC, and think how well that would pair with your 300/2.8! Speaking of 300/2.8... Beautiful photo, colors and subjects. What lens did you use?

12-15-2021, 10:31 PM - 1 Like	#37485
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by luftfluss It's good enough Come on! that's better than "good enough".

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