300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Aaron28 · 12-23-2021, 04:49 PM - **7 Likes**

k-3ii...sigma 150-500os

apachee jump on it jump on it!

go away or i shall taunt you a second time

**rod_grant** · 12-23-2021, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by normhead

K-3 and DA 55-300 with the HD DA 1.4 TC

Bright sun, lots of birds -22ºC. Lots of hungry critters.

Love the squirrel, Norm. …and the birds.
-22c is colder than I have ever experienced.
How low can it go and the birds survive?

HoutHans · 12-24-2021, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

So far yes. I'm still waiting for a clean non windy night to take it for a spin.

Excellent, I'm hoping to able to take my full spectrum converted K-5 out this Saturday. I'm looking forward to what you'll do with that K3iii and it's power noise levels.

Basie · 12-25-2021, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

Because I went and reprocessed my image and got better results here is my almost 9 hours of M42 shot. It show a lot more detailSMC A* 400mm F/2.8 ED [IF]

Really great. Some areas looks almost three dimesnional

**Weevil** · 12-25-2021, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by Aaron28

k-3ii...sigma 150-500os

apachee jump on it jump on it!

go away or i shall taunt you a second time

Good catch one the jumping warbler!
do you know which species it is ?

normhead · 12-25-2021, 08:42 AM - **3 Likes**

Is there a "jumping bird " theme today? I have one taken recently.

Brought to you by the wonders of burst mode, and fast shutter speeds.

I wasn't going to post it but how can I resist?

normhead · 12-25-2021, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Love the squirrel, Norm. …and the birds.
-22c is colder than I have ever experienced.
How low can it go and the birds survive?

The dove I don't know, we've never had one try to winter with us before. The others, chickadees, nuthatches, Jays, Grosbeaks, woodpeckers etc. are year rounders here, and the temperatures get as low as -40ºC. They fluff up thier feathers, and it looks as comfy as down coats.

Aaron28 · 12-25-2021, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Weevil

Good catch one the jumping warbler!
do you know which species it is ?

thanks!! pure luck!
wanna say yellow pine warbler

**rod_grant** · 12-25-2021, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by normhead

The dove I don't know, we've never had one try to winter with us before. The others, chickadees, nuthatches, Jays, Grosbeaks, woodpeckers etc. are year rounders here, and the temperatures get as low as -40ºC. They fluff up thier feathers, and it looks as comfy as down coats.

Thanks Norm.

**mroeder75** · 12-25-2021, 02:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Bald eagle outside Manchester, Iowa, Christmas Day 2021. 400mm Vivitar f/6.3 M42 lens on Pentax K-3. Taken at f/11, 1/2,500th and 400 iso

**Weevil** · 12-25-2021, 06:47 PM - **5 Likes**

Harfang des neiges / Snowy Owl [Bubo scandiacus]
2021.12.25
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA

Un beau cadeau de le voir pour Noël ! / A nice Christmas gift to see!

Harfang des neiges / Snowy Owl [Bubo scandiacus] | Curculion | Flickr
(exif on flickr)

Harfang des neiges / Snowy Owl [Bubo scandiacus]
(exif on flickr)

**rod_grant** · 12-25-2021, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

There is a tricky shot, white bird which light grey sky and roof.
Well done.

**Weevil** · 12-25-2021, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

There is a tricky shot, white bird which light grey sky and roof.
Well done.

Yeah light was aweful a 4PM today... hense the high ISOs.

nparsons13 · 12-26-2021, 09:23 AM - **3 Likes**

I got to the nearby wildlife protection area early Christmas Eve morning, and the sun was just rising. This tiny Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, barely bigger than a hummingbird and fluffed up in the morning chill, lit in a bare tree just a few feet above my head, giving my camera time to focus the DA* 300mm. These little birds normally move almost constantly, flitting from limb to limb picking small insects off the underside of leaves.

**jacamar** · 12-26-2021, 12:07 PM - **7 Likes**

The first one is obviously not a telephoto shot but tells you something about the people who run our parks. The bridge can be congested in summer but in the winter, when it's probably the best spot in the City for watching and photographing winter duck close up, it is very quiet. No stopping? No birdwatching? No photography? - OK you could limit tripods I suppose. Mind you there was nobody around to enforce the rule either!

The Snowy Owl was on the walk back. Not quite as pristine white as Weevil's male, but still great to see. A few photographers and birders were keeping a respectful distance, but then there's always the doofus who has to walk straight up to it with his smart phone at arm's length, then off it goes!

Birding in the City does have its downsides! Happy New Year everone.

K-3 III, DA*300mm, 1.4xTC

12-25-2021, 02:22 PM - 2 Likes	#37570
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,597	Bald eagle outside Manchester, Iowa, Christmas Day 2021. 400mm Vivitar f/6.3 M42 lens on Pentax K-3. Taken at f/11, 1/2,500th and 400 iso Last edited by mroeder75; 12-25-2021 at 03:41 PM.

12-26-2021, 12:07 PM - 7 Likes	#37575
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	The first one is obviously not a telephoto shot but tells you something about the people who run our parks. The bridge can be congested in summer but in the winter, when it's probably the best spot in the City for watching and photographing winter duck close up, it is very quiet. No stopping? No birdwatching? No photography? - OK you could limit tripods I suppose. Mind you there was nobody around to enforce the rule either! The Snowy Owl was on the walk back. Not quite as pristine white as Weevil's male, but still great to see. A few photographers and birders were keeping a respectful distance, but then there's always the doofus who has to walk straight up to it with his smart phone at arm's length, then off it goes! Birding in the City does have its downsides! Happy New Year everone. K-3 III, DA300mm, 1.4xTC Last edited by jacamar; 12-26-2021 at 12:24 PM.*

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rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by normhead K-3 and DA 55-300 with the HD DA 1.4 TC Bright sun, lots of birds -22ºC. Lots of hungry critters. Love the squirrel, Norm. …and the birds. -22c is colder than I have ever experienced. How low can it go and the birds survive?

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HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by MossyRocks So far yes. I'm still waiting for a clean non windy night to take it for a spin. Excellent, I'm hoping to able to take my full spectrum converted K-5 out this Saturday. I'm looking forward to what you'll do with that K3iii and it's power noise levels.

12-25-2021, 01:48 AM	#37564
Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 989	Originally posted by MossyRocks Because I went and reprocessed my image and got better results here is my almost 9 hours of M42 shot. It show a lot more detailSMC A* 400mm F/2.8 ED [IF] Really great. Some areas looks almost three dimesnional

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Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	Originally posted by Aaron28 k-3ii...sigma 150-500os apachee jump on it jump on it! go away or i shall taunt you a second time Good catch one the jumping warbler! do you know which species it is ?

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Is there a "jumping bird " theme today? I have one taken recently. Brought to you by the wonders of burst mode, and fast shutter speeds. I wasn't going to post it but how can I resist?

12-25-2021, 09:33 AM	#37567
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by rod_grant Love the squirrel, Norm. …and the birds. -22c is colder than I have ever experienced. How low can it go and the birds survive? The dove I don't know, we've never had one try to winter with us before. The others, chickadees, nuthatches, Jays, Grosbeaks, woodpeckers etc. are year rounders here, and the temperatures get as low as -40ºC. They fluff up thier feathers, and it looks as comfy as down coats.

12-25-2021, 12:43 PM	#37568
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by Weevil Good catch one the jumping warbler! do you know which species it is ? thanks!! pure luck! wanna say yellow pine warbler

12-25-2021, 01:55 PM	#37569
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by normhead The dove I don't know, we've never had one try to winter with us before. The others, chickadees, nuthatches, Jays, Grosbeaks, woodpeckers etc. are year rounders here, and the temperatures get as low as -40ºC. They fluff up thier feathers, and it looks as comfy as down coats. Thanks Norm.

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Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	Harfang des neiges / Snowy Owl [Bubo scandiacus] 2021.12.25 St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA Un beau cadeau de le voir pour Noël ! / A nice Christmas gift to see! Harfang des neiges / Snowy Owl [Bubo scandiacus] \| Curculion \| Flickr (exif on flickr) Harfang des neiges / Snowy Owl [Bubo scandiacus] (exif on flickr)

12-25-2021, 08:34 PM - 1 Like	#37572
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	There is a tricky shot, white bird which light grey sky and roof. Well done.

12-25-2021, 08:43 PM	#37573
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	Originally posted by rod_grant There is a tricky shot, white bird which light grey sky and roof. Well done. Yeah light was aweful a 4PM today... hense the high ISOs.

12-26-2021, 09:23 AM - 3 Likes	#37574
nparsons13 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 258	I got to the nearby wildlife protection area early Christmas Eve morning, and the sun was just rising. This tiny Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, barely bigger than a hummingbird and fluffed up in the morning chill, lit in a bare tree just a few feet above my head, giving my camera time to focus the DA* 300mm. These little birds normally move almost constantly, flitting from limb to limb picking small insects off the underside of leaves.