300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-19-2014, 08:15 AM

A whole bunch of absolutely superb photos, gang.

**G_Money** · 05-19-2014, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by fotogaffer

First time seeing one of these for me - Yellow-throated Warbler.

That's a Common Yellowthroat.

This is a Yellow-throated Warbler.

derekkite · 05-19-2014, 12:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Loons, Trillium, and song sparrow with meal. All with 1.4 TC DA*300. Flash extender.

And now for some gear porn. The Metz isn't weather proof, so I suspect I'm going to have to replace it some day.

**marcusBMG** · 05-19-2014, 01:24 PM

Another one with the Nestar.

Look at meeeee!

Actually I would be interested to see what some of you more expert LR practitioners can do with this pic. if you're interested in having a play I have put the original dng here. I'm a bit of a neophyte with LR3.6.

Last edited by marcusBMG; 05-19-2014 at 01:48 PM. Reason: updated image

fotogaffer · 05-19-2014, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by G_Money

That's a Common Yellowthroat.

This is a Yellow-throated Warbler.

Thanks G_Money for the correction - noted and edited in the original post!

derekkite · 05-19-2014, 02:46 PM

An Audubon warbler. I'm getting to like this flash extender. Not sure if I have the white balance right, and maybe need to notch down the exposure, but I see possibilities. The stop that the 1.4 TC takes has been frustrating, especially when the weather is overcast.

**marcusBMG** · 05-19-2014, 03:43 PM - **1 Like**

So with this one of the swan washing and preening I was more aggressive upping the exposure and contrast. Couldn't help the original underexposure - exp comp was maxed out with this t-mount lens (well only by taking the pic in LV)

RockvilleBob · 05-19-2014, 03:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Chesapeake Bay Area near Annapolis MD

kengoh · 05-19-2014, 04:22 PM - **5 Likes**

Oriental White Eyes shot with K5

Greyser · 05-19-2014, 08:11 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Weevil

but in big cities you won't have those nice hummers !

Not really:

Yesterday, near my house, in very big city - Los Angeles, CA. BTW: the body is very sharp including an eye. It did lose some appeal due the downsizing, etc. However, the wings are too blurry to my taste.

---------- Post added 05-19-14 at 08:12 PM ----------

Originally posted by noelpolar

"One Egret this morning"……(K5II & F*300 4.5)

Very dreamy... Like it!

---------- Post added 05-19-14 at 08:15 PM ----------

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

Chesapeake Bay Area near Annapolis MD

Nice. My fellow ospreys are gone for a few months.

Ventzy · 05-20-2014, 03:36 AM - **6 Likes**

DA* 300mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM is very more than perfect for my work. Here are some pictures in different situations (sorry for my english, it is not my mother language)

detail in native pixel resolution

and use for portret pictures:

Very well balanced colors, deep and crystal clear.

My full review is here: (be carefully, lot of heavy pictures)

??????????? SMC Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM - ADV-Bulgaria

Sorry, I'm not sure is it allowed link like this, but all is writen in bulgarian language and will be difficult to translate very soon.

**dadipentak** · 05-20-2014, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Ventzy

DA* 300mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM is very more than perfect for my work.

Indeed! Those photos are beyond perfect! The portrait is enchanting.

**crewl1** · 05-20-2014, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by Ventzy

Sorry, I'm not sure is it allowed link like this, but all is writen in bulgarian language and will be difficult to translate very soon.

Nice shots - the bee is amazing and the review looks interesting.
Here is the translate link https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=U...sdm&edit-text=

normhead · 05-20-2014, 02:01 PM - **1 Like**

A few from today... I moved the feeder location, after not using it for 10 days. it was good to see some old friends back. The current location of the feeder is way too far away for the type of sit i was getting before....

A-400 and Pentax FA 1.7 TC.

I've actually squirrel proofed the feeder, but this one cleans up the crumbs the bird throw overboard...

The chickadees were there first and most often.

I never managed to jai the focus on the Blue Jay, nice focus on the branch over his head though... what's with that K-3?

Also waiting for the feeder was a Hairy Woodpecker...

Toughest was the Nuthatch... too small, and too far away.

**crewl1** · 05-20-2014, 02:39 PM - **4 Likes**

I was tracking a set of ears moving through a field off at a distance.

Next thing I know I sense something watching me, and looked down to see a buddy checking me out from not too far away. Stay alert out there.

DA*300 + HD 1.4x

---------- Post added 05-20-14 at 02:44 PM ----------

Originally posted by normhead

I never managed to jai the focus on the Blue Jay, nice focus on the branch over his head though... what's with that K-3?

The bird appears to be about a foot in front of the branch, not under it.

05-19-2014, 08:11 PM - 4 Likes	#12325
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by Weevil but in big cities you won't have those nice hummers ! Not really: Yesterday, near my house, in very big city - Los Angeles, CA. BTW: the body is very sharp including an eye. It did lose some appeal due the downsizing, etc. However, the wings are too blurry to my taste. ---------- Post added 05-19-14 at 08:12 PM ---------- Originally posted by noelpolar "One Egret this morning"……(K5II & F300 4.5) Very dreamy... Like it! ---------- Post added 05-19-14 at 08:15 PM ---------- Originally posted by RockvilleBob Chesapeake Bay Area near Annapolis MD Nice. My fellow ospreys are gone for a few months. Last edited by Greyser; 05-19-2014 at 08:18 PM.*

05-20-2014, 10:10 AM	#12328
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by Ventzy Sorry, I'm not sure is it allowed link like this, but all is writen in bulgarian language and will be difficult to translate very soon. Nice shots - the bee is amazing and the review looks interesting. Here is the translate link https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=U...sdm&edit-text= Last edited by crewl1; 05-20-2014 at 10:19 AM.

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G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	Originally posted by fotogaffer First time seeing one of these for me - Yellow-throated Warbler. That's a Common Yellowthroat. This is a Yellow-throated Warbler.

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derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Loons, Trillium, and song sparrow with meal. All with 1.4 TC DA*300. Flash extender. And now for some gear porn. The Metz isn't weather proof, so I suspect I'm going to have to replace it some day.

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marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	Another one with the Nestar. Look at meeeee! Actually I would be interested to see what some of you more expert LR practitioners can do with this pic. if you're interested in having a play I have put the original dng here. I'm a bit of a neophyte with LR3.6. Last edited by marcusBMG; 05-19-2014 at 01:48 PM. Reason: updated image

05-19-2014, 01:45 PM	#12320
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	Originally posted by G_Money That's a Common Yellowthroat. This is a Yellow-throated Warbler. Thanks G_Money for the correction - noted and edited in the original post!

05-19-2014, 02:46 PM	#12321
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	An Audubon warbler. I'm getting to like this flash extender. Not sure if I have the white balance right, and maybe need to notch down the exposure, but I see possibilities. The stop that the 1.4 TC takes has been frustrating, especially when the weather is overcast.

05-19-2014, 03:43 PM - 1 Like	#12322
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	So with this one of the swan washing and preening I was more aggressive upping the exposure and contrast. Couldn't help the original underexposure - exp comp was maxed out with this t-mount lens (well only by taking the pic in LV)

05-19-2014, 04:22 PM - 5 Likes	#12324
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Oriental White Eyes shot with K5

05-20-2014, 03:36 AM - 6 Likes	#12326
Ventzy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sofia Posts: 62	*DA 300mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM is very more than perfect for my work. Here are some pictures in different situations (sorry for my english, it is not my mother language)** detail in native pixel resolution and use for portret pictures: Very well balanced colors, deep and crystal clear. My full review is here: (be carefully, lot of heavy pictures) ??????????? SMC Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM - ADV-Bulgaria Sorry, I'm not sure is it allowed link like this, but all is writen in bulgarian language and will be difficult to translate very soon.

05-20-2014, 08:53 AM	#12327
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Ventzy DA* 300mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM is very more than perfect for my work. Indeed! Those photos are beyond perfect! The portrait is enchanting.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	A few from today... I moved the feeder location, after not using it for 10 days. it was good to see some old friends back. The current location of the feeder is way too far away for the type of sit i was getting before.... A-400 and Pentax FA 1.7 TC. I've actually squirrel proofed the feeder, but this one cleans up the crumbs the bird throw overboard... The chickadees were there first and most often. I never managed to jai the focus on the Blue Jay, nice focus on the branch over his head though... what's with that K-3? Also waiting for the feeder was a Hairy Woodpecker... Toughest was the Nuthatch... too small, and too far away.

05-20-2014, 02:39 PM - 4 Likes	#12330
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	I was tracking a set of ears moving through a field off at a distance. Next thing I know I sense something watching me, and looked down to see a buddy checking me out from not too far away. Stay alert out there. DA*300 + HD 1.4x ---------- Post added 05-20-14 at 02:44 PM ---------- Originally posted by normhead I never managed to jai the focus on the Blue Jay, nice focus on the branch over his head though... what's with that K-3? The bird appears to be about a foot in front of the branch, not under it.