300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

normhead · 02-07-2014, 03:27 PM

Awesome...

TonyTurley · 02-07-2014, 05:44 PM

The first sunset ever with my new HD 55-300 WR. I just received it today, and it is the first time I have used my K-30 with any automatic settings. I need to figure out how best to use AE Lock, because there are times I like to set the exposure, then recompose to move the composition around. I've already figured out I don't like the default AF zone setting, so I changed it to "Spot". It is certainly a huge change from the plethora of 70s and 80s era manual lenses I've always used on my ILCs. Just part of the learning curve. I'll play with the Scene modes some, but probably will go back to full manual or pseudo-manual with the exception of focus.

Tony

**pearsaab** · 02-07-2014, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Actually a 300mm is a hugely versatile lens and I've used it for everything from Birds, Butterflies, Portraits, Sport, Weddings .... even Landscapes. The below were shot with a variety of focal lengths from 300 - 600mm

My wife having her photo taken by her friend whilst we were trekking up in the mountains of Hunan, China. This with the Sigma 500/4.5. I was about 50m away when I spotted the light. Look at the irony of my friend having a 5DIII over her shoulder but taking the shot with my wife's Samsung mobile phone

Beach Scene 1 510mm

Beach Scene 2 510mm

Bride 1 600mm

RTW Yacht Race - Sanya 510mm

Butterfly 510mm

Clearwing Moth 510mm

Dragonfly 300mm

Rugby 7s 500mm

X Games 510mm

love the boat, dragonfly and skateboard kevin!!

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:47 PM ----------

the moon tonight with the k3 and sigma 500mm 4.5

daytona9 · 02-08-2014, 02:35 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Couple from today..
.

Great action shots, Travis. Love 'em.

---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 08:37 PM ----------

Originally posted by TonyTurley

The first sunset ever with my new HD 55-300 WR. I just received it today, and it is the first time I have used my K-30 with any automatic settings. I need to figure out how best to use AE Lock, because there are times I like to set the exposure, then recompose to move the composition around. I've already figured out I don't like the default AF zone setting, so I changed it to "Spot". It is certainly a huge change from the plethora of 70s and 80s era manual lenses I've always used on my ILCs. Just part of the learning curve. I'll play with the Scene modes some, but probably will go back to full manual or pseudo-manual with the exception of focus.

Tony

Nice sunset, Tony.

---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 08:40 PM ----------

Originally posted by Frogfish

Actually a 300mm is a hugely versatile lens and I've used it for everything from Birds, Butterflies, Portraits, Sport, Weddings .... even Landscapes. The below were shot with a variety of focal lengths from 300 - 600mm

My wife having her photo taken by her friend whilst we were trekking up in the mountains of Hunan, China. This with the Sigma 500/4.5. I was about 50m away when I spotted the light. Look at the irony of my friend having a 5DIII over her shoulder but taking the shot with my wife's Samsung mobile phone

Beach Scene 1 510mm

Beach Scene 2 510mm

Bride 1 600mm

RTW Yacht Race - Sanya 510mm

Butterfly 510mm

Clearwing Moth 510mm

Dragonfly 300mm

Rugby 7s 500mm

X Games 510mm

Kevin, nice series, showing your versatility with the long lenses. Well done.

---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 08:47 PM ----------

Originally posted by normhead

A chickadee

A chickadee with Leucism..

I've been so bored lately, I hurt my back and can't get out, but it's almost ready to go. Seems every day I just shot a couple of images, just to stay in touch... here's the best of the week.

This series, half shot with the A-400 and half shot with the FA 1.7 TC and DA*60-250.

Finches, Blue Jays and Chickadees are my fate. (Accept what you can't change.)

Excellent series, Norm. Though your subjects may be limited, you may as well excel at what you do shoot.

---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 09:10 PM ----------

Originally posted by pearsaab

love the boat, dragonfly and skateboard kevin!!

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:47 PM ----------

the moon tonight with the k3 and sigma 500mm 4.5

Amy, wonderful moon shot!

Some fantastic photos being posted by everyone in this thread, the standard just keeps getting better.

---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 09:15 PM ----------

Originally posted by pearsaab

love the boat, dragonfly and skateboard kevin!!

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:47 PM ----------

the moon tonight with the k3 and sigma 500mm 4.5

Amy, wonderful moon shot, well done!

Some great photos being posted by everyone in this thread - the standard just keeps getting better.

kengoh · 02-08-2014, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Actually a 300mm is a hugely versatile lens and I've used it for everything from Birds, Butterflies, Portraits, Sport, Weddings .... even Landscapes. The below were shot with a variety of focal lengths from 300 - 600mm

My wife having her photo taken by her friend whilst we were trekking up in the mountains of Hunan, China. This with the Sigma 500/4.5. I was about 50m away when I spotted the light. Look at the irony of my friend having a 5DIII over her shoulder but taking the shot with my wife's Samsung mobile phone

Beach Scene 1 510mm

Beach Scene 2 510mm

Bride 1 600mm

RTW Yacht Race - Sanya 510mm

Butterfly 510mm

Clearwing Moth 510mm

Dragonfly 300mm

Rugby 7s 500mm

X Games 510mm

Nice butterfly and insect frogish.

---------- Post added 8th Feb 2014 at 19:12 ----------

Originally posted by normhead

A chickadee

A chickadee with Leucism..

I've been so bored lately, I hurt my back and can't get out, but it's almost ready to go. Seems every day I just shot a couple of images, just to stay in touch... here's the best of the week.

This series, half shot with the A-400 and half shot with the FA 1.7 TC and DA*60-250.

Finches, Blue Jays and Chickadees are my fate. (Accept what you can't change.)

Excellent series normhead.

---------- Post added 8th Feb 2014 at 19:13 ----------

Originally posted by FW Birds

Reptilezz, excellent Kingfisher photos. I'm jealous that you have these in your backyard!

Gary, beautiful snow buntings and Leucistic Dunnock (never heard of that bird before).

Orange-crowned Warbler and Ruby-crowned Kinglet with the K-3 and DA*300mm. Both heavily cropped, of course. I'm very interested in the new Pentax HD WR 1.4 teleconverter. Wish it wasn't so expensive, but if the reviews are good I plan on getting one!

Lovely shots and colors FW Birds.

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---------- Post added 8th Feb 2014 at 19:16 ----------

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Couple from today..
.

Nice action shots Travis.

TonyTurley · 02-08-2014, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by daytona9

Nice sunset, Tony.

Thanks.

**pearsaab** · 02-08-2014, 04:09 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Reptilezz

Photo 2

awesome brodie!!

---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 06:14 PM ----------

pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm

FW Birds · 02-08-2014, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

awesome brodie!!

---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 06:14 PM ----------

pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm

Beautiful woodpecker!

**pearsaab** · 02-08-2014, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by FW Birds

Beautiful woodpecker!

thank you!!! they are beautiful birds!!!

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-08-2014, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm

Terrific images Amy. I've never been able to get close enough for a picture of one that is anything more than a blur with a red splotch on top.

stormtech · 02-08-2014, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Terrific images Amy. I've never been able to get close enough for a picture of one that is anything more than a blur with a red splotch on top.

Totally agree!

dane.dawg · 02-08-2014, 05:24 PM - **5 Likes**

Nicely done Amy!
A few more, the first is just to show the k-3 resolution @ 100% crop...

.

**pearsaab** · 02-08-2014, 05:42 PM

thanks all!!!!

travis as usual you have some awesome eagle shots!!! wish I could get that close

RockvilleBob · 02-08-2014, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

awesome brodie!!

---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 06:14 PM ----------

pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm

Great capture Amy - one started visiting my feeders but it has only been here a couple times and I didn't have my camera ready. Majestic birds.

TonyTurley · 02-08-2014, 07:03 PM

Amy and Travis, those are stunning pics. Maybe one of these days I'll graduate from sparrows and juncos. I did manage to get a good pic of a Pileated with my Vivitar 75-205 last week, but it had its back to me, so all I got was a pretty detailed view of its feathers before it flew away. I was pretty close to one with my 55-300 today, but it was on the other side of the tree, and flew away before I could get a better view. I'll just keep trying

Tony

02-08-2014, 04:10 AM	#11105
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Originally posted by Frogfish Actually a 300mm is a hugely versatile lens and I've used it for everything from Birds, Butterflies, Portraits, Sport, Weddings .... even Landscapes. The below were shot with a variety of focal lengths from 300 - 600mm My wife having her photo taken by her friend whilst we were trekking up in the mountains of Hunan, China. This with the Sigma 500/4.5. I was about 50m away when I spotted the light. Look at the irony of my friend having a 5DIII over her shoulder but taking the shot with my wife's Samsung mobile phone Beach Scene 1 510mm Beach Scene 2 510mm Bride 1 600mm RTW Yacht Race - Sanya 510mm Butterfly 510mm Clearwing Moth 510mm Dragonfly 300mm Rugby 7s 500mm X Games 510mm Nice butterfly and insect frogish. ---------- Post added 8th Feb 2014 at 19:12 ---------- Originally posted by normhead A chickadee A chickadee with Leucism.. I've been so bored lately, I hurt my back and can't get out, but it's almost ready to go. Seems every day I just shot a couple of images, just to stay in touch... here's the best of the week. This series, half shot with the A-400 and half shot with the FA 1.7 TC and DA60-250. Finches, Blue Jays and Chickadees are my fate. (Accept what you can't change.) Excellent series normhead. ---------- Post added 8th Feb 2014 at 19:13 ---------- Originally posted by FW Birds Reptilezz, excellent Kingfisher photos. I'm jealous that you have these in your backyard! Gary, beautiful snow buntings and Leucistic Dunnock (never heard of that bird before). Orange-crowned Warbler and Ruby-crowned Kinglet with the K-3 and DA300mm. Both heavily cropped, of course. I'm very interested in the new Pentax HD WR 1.4 teleconverter. Wish it wasn't so expensive, but if the reviews are good I plan on getting one! Lovely shots and colors FW Birds. ---------- Post added 8th Feb 2014 at 19:16 ---------- ---------- Post added 8th Feb 2014 at 19:16 ---------- Originally posted by dane.dawg Couple from today.. . Nice action shots Travis. Last edited by kengoh; 02-08-2014 at 04:16 AM.

02-08-2014, 05:24 PM - 5 Likes	#11112
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Nicely done Amy! A few more, the first is just to show the k-3 resolution @ 100% crop... . . Last edited by dane.dawg; 02-08-2014 at 05:31 PM.

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02-07-2014, 05:44 PM	#11102
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	The first sunset ever with my new HD 55-300 WR. I just received it today, and it is the first time I have used my K-30 with any automatic settings. I need to figure out how best to use AE Lock, because there are times I like to set the exposure, then recompose to move the composition around. I've already figured out I don't like the default AF zone setting, so I changed it to "Spot". It is certainly a huge change from the plethora of 70s and 80s era manual lenses I've always used on my ILCs. Just part of the learning curve. I'll play with the Scene modes some, but probably will go back to full manual or pseudo-manual with the exception of focus. Tony

02-07-2014, 05:45 PM	#11103
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by Frogfish Actually a 300mm is a hugely versatile lens and I've used it for everything from Birds, Butterflies, Portraits, Sport, Weddings .... even Landscapes. The below were shot with a variety of focal lengths from 300 - 600mm My wife having her photo taken by her friend whilst we were trekking up in the mountains of Hunan, China. This with the Sigma 500/4.5. I was about 50m away when I spotted the light. Look at the irony of my friend having a 5DIII over her shoulder but taking the shot with my wife's Samsung mobile phone Beach Scene 1 510mm Beach Scene 2 510mm Bride 1 600mm RTW Yacht Race - Sanya 510mm Butterfly 510mm Clearwing Moth 510mm Dragonfly 300mm Rugby 7s 500mm X Games 510mm love the boat, dragonfly and skateboard kevin!! ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:47 PM ---------- the moon tonight with the k3 and sigma 500mm 4.5

02-08-2014, 02:35 AM	#11104
daytona9 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 259	Originally posted by dane.dawg Couple from today.. . Great action shots, Travis. Love 'em. ---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 08:37 PM ---------- Originally posted by TonyTurley The first sunset ever with my new HD 55-300 WR. I just received it today, and it is the first time I have used my K-30 with any automatic settings. I need to figure out how best to use AE Lock, because there are times I like to set the exposure, then recompose to move the composition around. I've already figured out I don't like the default AF zone setting, so I changed it to "Spot". It is certainly a huge change from the plethora of 70s and 80s era manual lenses I've always used on my ILCs. Just part of the learning curve. I'll play with the Scene modes some, but probably will go back to full manual or pseudo-manual with the exception of focus. Tony Nice sunset, Tony. ---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 08:40 PM ---------- Originally posted by Frogfish Actually a 300mm is a hugely versatile lens and I've used it for everything from Birds, Butterflies, Portraits, Sport, Weddings .... even Landscapes. The below were shot with a variety of focal lengths from 300 - 600mm My wife having her photo taken by her friend whilst we were trekking up in the mountains of Hunan, China. This with the Sigma 500/4.5. I was about 50m away when I spotted the light. Look at the irony of my friend having a 5DIII over her shoulder but taking the shot with my wife's Samsung mobile phone Beach Scene 1 510mm Beach Scene 2 510mm Bride 1 600mm RTW Yacht Race - Sanya 510mm Butterfly 510mm Clearwing Moth 510mm Dragonfly 300mm Rugby 7s 500mm X Games 510mm Kevin, nice series, showing your versatility with the long lenses. Well done. ---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 08:47 PM ---------- Originally posted by normhead A chickadee A chickadee with Leucism.. I've been so bored lately, I hurt my back and can't get out, but it's almost ready to go. Seems every day I just shot a couple of images, just to stay in touch... here's the best of the week. This series, half shot with the A-400 and half shot with the FA 1.7 TC and DA*60-250. Finches, Blue Jays and Chickadees are my fate. (Accept what you can't change.) Excellent series, Norm. Though your subjects may be limited, you may as well excel at what you do shoot. ---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 09:10 PM ---------- Originally posted by pearsaab love the boat, dragonfly and skateboard kevin!! ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:47 PM ---------- the moon tonight with the k3 and sigma 500mm 4.5 Amy, wonderful moon shot! Some fantastic photos being posted by everyone in this thread, the standard just keeps getting better. ---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 09:15 PM ---------- Originally posted by pearsaab love the boat, dragonfly and skateboard kevin!! ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:47 PM ---------- the moon tonight with the k3 and sigma 500mm 4.5 Amy, wonderful moon shot, well done! Some great photos being posted by everyone in this thread - the standard just keeps getting better.

02-08-2014, 12:31 PM	#11106
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Originally posted by daytona9 Nice sunset, Tony. Thanks.

02-08-2014, 04:09 PM - 3 Likes	#11107
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by Reptilezz Photo 2 awesome brodie!! ---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 06:14 PM ---------- pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm

02-08-2014, 04:19 PM	#11108
FW Birds Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 48	Originally posted by pearsaab awesome brodie!! ---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 06:14 PM ---------- pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm Beautiful woodpecker!

02-08-2014, 05:05 PM	#11109
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by FW Birds Beautiful woodpecker! thank you!!! they are beautiful birds!!!

02-08-2014, 05:07 PM	#11110
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by pearsaab pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm Terrific images Amy. I've never been able to get close enough for a picture of one that is anything more than a blur with a red splotch on top.

02-08-2014, 05:16 PM	#11111
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Terrific images Amy. I've never been able to get close enough for a picture of one that is anything more than a blur with a red splotch on top. Totally agree!

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02-08-2014, 05:42 PM	#11113
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	thanks all!!!! travis as usual you have some awesome eagle shots!!! wish I could get that close

02-08-2014, 06:57 PM	#11114
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by pearsaab awesome brodie!! ---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 06:14 PM ---------- pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm Great capture Amy - one started visiting my feeders but it has only been here a couple times and I didn't have my camera ready. Majestic birds.

02-08-2014, 07:03 PM	#11115
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Amy and Travis, those are stunning pics. Maybe one of these days I'll graduate from sparrows and juncos. I did manage to get a good pic of a Pileated with my Vivitar 75-205 last week, but it had its back to me, so all I got was a pretty detailed view of its feathers before it flew away. I was pretty close to one with my 55-300 today, but it was on the other side of the tree, and flew away before I could get a better view. I'll just keep trying Tony