300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

littledrawe · 05-22-2014, 09:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Some Finches(?) here. I think they were eating PB & J s in between trips to my yard.

Driline · 05-23-2014, 09:00 AM - **1 Like**

F* 300

Just another day along the river.....

**riseform** · 05-23-2014, 09:38 AM - **7 Likes**

Relative newcomer and not savvy with where to best post photos... was asked to cross post some photos with DA 560 to this location.
Sorry for any redundancy

**chuck_c** · 05-23-2014, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by riseform

Relative newcomer and not savvy with where to best post photos... was asked to cross post some photos with DA 560 to this location.
Sorry for any redundancy

No apology necessary. It's good to see some more DA 560 images. Excellent shots!

**pearsaab** · 05-23-2014, 10:20 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Driline

F* 300

Just another day along the river.....

i see you got the lens i wanted...hope you're enjoying it

---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 12:27 PM ----------

the woodies are back in major numbers

...shot with q , qk adapter and sigma 500mm...these guys like to party...most of the time they are moving so fast i can't get a shot

---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 12:28 PM ----------

Originally posted by littledrawe

Some Finches(?) here. I think they were eating PB & J s in between trips to my yard.

i think the females are using lipstick

Rupert · 05-23-2014, 12:52 PM - **1 Like**

The best shooters on earth are in this thread, so Otis wanted to make certain you guys saw this and hopes you will join in to help us have a great Frenzy. I know you guys have squirrel shots, and we will need them on June 1st to keep up with the Nikonian guys......Otis has full confidence in you guys.......me too!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/263065-nature-shoot-s...ml#post2824637

You have a whole week to get ready...don't get boxed in...we need your shots!

Best Regards!
Rupert #125 WSSA Pentax Ambassador (Fancy title for an old squirrel shooter!

)

Driline · 05-23-2014, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

i see you got the lens i wanted...hope you're enjoying it

---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 12:27 PM ----------

the woodies are back in major numbers

...shot with q , qk adapter and sigma 500mm...these guys like to party...most of the time they are moving so fast i can't get a shot

---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 12:28 PM ----------

i think the females are using lipstick

Were you second in line for this lens when I bought it off the marketplace? Oh yea......I'm enjoying your lens BIG time

. This is the best lens I have ever used. It's so good I'm contemplating purchasing a K-3 for its use only. I love the color rendition, contrast, 3D look......the whole 9'yards. And it looks cool

Curious though....Does this lens have better IQ over the DA*300?

Jhimmy · 05-23-2014, 02:13 PM

Just want to say guys/gals I've loved looking at loads of 300mm + photos. Don't want to single anyone out, but really loved many of the shots. Much appreciated.

**marcusBMG** · 05-23-2014, 03:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Great pics all of you

Well I've been tweaking and twirling in LR, still don't know what I'm doing (feel free to make any helpful comments...) but this seems to look ok... another one of the preening swan (see posts 12313, 12316) with the tamron Nestar 400mm f6.9 Probably at f8.

**Weevil** · 05-23-2014, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by riseform

Relative newcomer and not savvy with where to best post photos... was asked to cross post some photos with DA 560 to this location.
Sorry for any redundancy

Well, I don't remember having seen any DA560 photos in this thread so far... it's about time ! Welcome !

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-23-2014, 05:48 PM - **1 Like**

Osprey tending her nest waiting for her hubby. K-3, HD 1.4x TC, DA* 300mm f/4. Guy standing next to me had a 1DX, 800 f/5.6, and 1.4x TC for 1120mm. With the tripod and head it cost him about $35K. I would like to have seen his pics.

**crewl1** · 05-23-2014, 06:39 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Osprey tending her nest waiting for her hubby. K-3, HD 1.4x TC, DA* 300mm f/4. Guy standing next to me had a 1DX, 800 f/5.6, and 1.4x TC for 1120mm. With the tripod and head it cost him about $35K. I would like to have seen his pics.

You could get a Q and OEM adapter for around $400 and be shooting at 1650mm eq with your DA300.
This point of view seems perfect for that setup.

---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 06:44 PM ----------

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-23-2014, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by crewl1

You could get a Q and OEM adapter for around $400 and be shooting at 1650mm with your DA300.
This point of view seems perfect for that setup.

I'll have to give that some thought. Thanks.

derekkite · 05-23-2014, 07:14 PM - **2 Likes**

A spotted sandpiper.

FreeSpirit9 · 05-24-2014, 05:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by crewl1

You could get a Q and OEM adapter for around $400 and be shooting at 1650mm eq with your DA300.
This point of view seems perfect for that setup.

---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 06:44 PM ----------

Now this makes me feel more agricultural with/about my kit than I already did.

I guess I need to get a little more creative than getting around with a 600mm made up of 55-300 zoomed out to 300 x 2 (manual) TC at probably F8 or F11.

Not even going to think about the guy with the 1DX + 800 x 1.4. Good on him though

05-23-2014, 03:45 PM - 2 Likes	#12369
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,869	Great pics all of you Well I've been tweaking and twirling in LR, still don't know what I'm doing (feel free to make any helpful comments...) but this seems to look ok... another one of the preening swan (see posts 12313, 12316) with the tamron Nestar 400mm f6.9 Probably at f8. Last edited by marcusBMG; 05-23-2014 at 04:01 PM.

05-23-2014, 06:39 PM - 5 Likes	#12372
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Osprey tending her nest waiting for her hubby. K-3, HD 1.4x TC, DA* 300mm f/4. Guy standing next to me had a 1DX, 800 f/5.6, and 1.4x TC for 1120mm. With the tripod and head it cost him about $35K. I would like to have seen his pics. You could get a Q and OEM adapter for around $400 and be shooting at 1650mm eq with your DA300. This point of view seems perfect for that setup. ---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 06:44 PM ---------- Last edited by crewl1; 05-23-2014 at 06:49 PM.

05-24-2014, 05:26 AM - 1 Like	#12375
FreeSpirit9 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 557	Originally posted by crewl1 You could get a Q and OEM adapter for around $400 and be shooting at 1650mm eq with your DA300. This point of view seems perfect for that setup. ---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 06:44 PM ---------- Now this makes me feel more agricultural with/about my kit than I already did. I guess I need to get a little more creative than getting around with a 600mm made up of 55-300 zoomed out to 300 x 2 (manual) TC at probably F8 or F11. Not even going to think about the guy with the 1DX + 800 x 1.4. Good on him though Attached Images

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05-22-2014, 09:35 PM - 2 Likes	#12361
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Some Finches(?) here. I think they were eating PB & J s in between trips to my yard.

05-23-2014, 09:00 AM - 1 Like	#12362
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	F* 300 Just another day along the river.....

05-23-2014, 09:38 AM - 7 Likes	#12363
riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 473	Relative newcomer and not savvy with where to best post photos... was asked to cross post some photos with DA 560 to this location. Sorry for any redundancy

05-23-2014, 10:19 AM	#12364
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Originally posted by riseform Relative newcomer and not savvy with where to best post photos... was asked to cross post some photos with DA 560 to this location. Sorry for any redundancy No apology necessary. It's good to see some more DA 560 images. Excellent shots!

05-23-2014, 10:20 AM - 6 Likes	#12365
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by Driline F* 300 Just another day along the river..... i see you got the lens i wanted...hope you're enjoying it ---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 12:27 PM ---------- the woodies are back in major numbers ...shot with q , qk adapter and sigma 500mm...these guys like to party...most of the time they are moving so fast i can't get a shot ---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 12:28 PM ---------- Originally posted by littledrawe Some Finches(?) here. I think they were eating PB & J s in between trips to my yard. i think the females are using lipstick

05-23-2014, 12:52 PM - 1 Like	#12366
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	The best shooters on earth are in this thread, so Otis wanted to make certain you guys saw this and hopes you will join in to help us have a great Frenzy. I know you guys have squirrel shots, and we will need them on June 1st to keep up with the Nikonian guys......Otis has full confidence in you guys.......me too! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/263065-nature-shoot-s...ml#post2824637 You have a whole week to get ready...don't get boxed in...we need your shots! Best Regards! Rupert #125 WSSA Pentax Ambassador (Fancy title for an old squirrel shooter! )

05-23-2014, 02:10 PM	#12367
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Originally posted by pearsaab i see you got the lens i wanted...hope you're enjoying it ---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 12:27 PM ---------- the woodies are back in major numbers ...shot with q , qk adapter and sigma 500mm...these guys like to party...most of the time they are moving so fast i can't get a shot ---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 12:28 PM ---------- i think the females are using lipstick Were you second in line for this lens when I bought it off the marketplace? Oh yea......I'm enjoying your lens BIG time . This is the best lens I have ever used. It's so good I'm contemplating purchasing a K-3 for its use only. I love the color rendition, contrast, 3D look......the whole 9'yards. And it looks cool Curious though....Does this lens have better IQ over the DA*300?

05-23-2014, 02:13 PM	#12368
Jhimmy New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 20	Just want to say guys/gals I've loved looking at loads of 300mm + photos. Don't want to single anyone out, but really loved many of the shots. Much appreciated.

05-23-2014, 05:24 PM	#12370
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by riseform Relative newcomer and not savvy with where to best post photos... was asked to cross post some photos with DA 560 to this location. Sorry for any redundancy Well, I don't remember having seen any DA560 photos in this thread so far... it's about time ! Welcome !

05-23-2014, 06:49 PM - 1 Like	#12373
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,846	Originally posted by crewl1 You could get a Q and OEM adapter for around $400 and be shooting at 1650mm with your DA300. This point of view seems perfect for that setup. I'll have to give that some thought. Thanks.

05-23-2014, 07:14 PM - 2 Likes	#12374
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	A spotted sandpiper.