300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-04-2011, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by kacansas03

Great! Thanks for the link. Since I have 2 sets for extension tubes, I can get within the 20 foot range, if I want, by putting together over 100mm of tubes. One set at 58mm of extension gets the lens into a very reasonable focusing range for birds and the like. Now for spring and some "wild" birds and other creatures.
Alan W.
P.S. I do so love rotary engine cars.

Alan. You should also consider what this does to maximum focus. You will find you are in a somewhat tight range depending on the focus extension (range) the lens has on its own

Spyder · 02-04-2011, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by Nomad

Just received my Bigma today and can't wait to take it out at lunch tomorrow!! It was almost dark when I got home today and my k10 certainly isn't going to pull out any magic high ISO such as the k-5

Make sure to post some shots once you do.

The bigma is a great lens, especially for walkabouts. Mine is still by far my most used lens since it's just so versatile.

Originally posted by smc

Once in a while I stop at this spot during lunch to see what's there....my 1 friend had 8 other friends over all hanging out in the same small tree. Anyways, here is one...

That's a great shot!

BillM · 02-04-2011, 08:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

it might be a bit too bright and contrasty for best effect

Agree with ya Dave,didnt do what I set out to do,show that birds tail,goshawk is
another one thats confused with accipiters,banding on tail clearly shows the
difference.Did take it for a challenge, it was kinda like shootin inside an icecube.
knew Id have some compromises... whites vs. blacks, lights vs. darks.
Heres another from same series,same exposure, tried to get rid of some distractions
toned it down a little in PP, purple fringe tool, CA removal tool.

Like that open wheel stuff spyder nailed,wish someone could teach those
nascar guys and danica how to make right turns,instead of just lefty's all the time.

**dadipentak** · 02-04-2011, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by BillM

Agree with ya Dave,didnt do what I set out to do,show that birds tail,goshawk is
another one thats confused with accipiters,banding on tail clearly shows the
difference.Did take it for a challenge, it was kinda like shootin inside an icecube.
knew Id have some compromises... whites vs. blacks, lights vs. darks.
Heres another from same series,same exposure, tried to get rid of some distractions
toned it down a little in PP, purple fringe tool, CA removal tool.

Like that open wheel stuff spyder nailed,wish someone could teach those
nascar guys and danica how to make right turns,instead of just lefty's all the time.

That's what I'm talking about--nice work! That outrageously bright light after a snow & ice dump can be a hell of a challenge.

belrosevj · 02-05-2011, 04:51 AM - **1 Like**

Photo taken with a Pentax K20D + Sigma 400mm F5.6 APO Tele Macro

borno · 02-05-2011, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by belrosevj

Photo taken with a Pentax K20D + Sigma 400mm F5.6 APO Tele Macro

Very nice belrosevj ! I think you are lucky to have that sigma and too bad they don't still make it. I love my canon 400 f5.6 but no IS like the sigma on a pentax body. I'll bet they would sell a boatload in pentax mount if they re-released it.(I'd get one!)

belrosevj · 02-05-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by borno

Very nice belrosevj ! I think you are lucky to have that sigma and too bad they don't still make it. I love my canon 400 f5.6 but no IS like the sigma on a pentax body. I'll bet they would sell a boatload in pentax mount if they re-released it.(I'd get one!)

thanks for the kind words. I am indeed lucky. It is very rare for this lens to come up for sale. I managed to get one when it turned up on ebay about two years ago. IMO best $700.00 spent

BillM · 02-05-2011, 11:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kryss

Hope you don't mind, 30 secs with Nik.

Heck no Kryss,wish I would have shot it that way,would of saved us both the bother.
Wondering if I could impose upon you to have a "crack" at this one.Can see
the large banded drake(male).On left is hen(female) has no neck band but does
have a leg band,hoping that maybe someone skilled in PP,as yourself is,might try
your magic and see if we could get some data.PM me and I'll try to get the orignal
JPEG.Shoot Raw most of the time,but a mature male nothern harrier was in the area
and wanted to be ready,come hell or high water if that thing gave me the chance.
Was with same tammy 360 & AF1.7x on my K20.Was 'flooded' with banded birds
today,that hen is perplexing.

**volley** · 02-07-2011, 08:08 AM - **1 Like**

Here are 2 shots taken with the Ricoh APO Rikenon 4.5/300, a fully manual lens.

Ricoh 300mm F4.5 XR APO Rikenon Lens Reviews - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database

(The last one I had posted somewhere else before)

BillM · 02-07-2011, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by volley

Here are 2 shots taken with the Ricoh APO Rikenon 4.5/300, a fully manual lens.

Cool Norbert,havnt seen much of that lens here, been wishing out loud for a shot of 'Goldy',2nd's a Wisant?(spelled right?)...
Do they roam over there or just casually stroll anywhere they want?

**volley** · 02-07-2011, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by BillM

Cool Norbert,havnt seen much of that lens here, been wishing out loud for a shot of 'Goldy',2nd's a Wisant?(spelled right?)...
Do they roam over there or just casually stroll anywhere they want?

Almost right Bill. It's spelled Wisent (or European Bison - Bison bonasus). I took both shots in a game park just a few minutes from my home. The Wisent was nearly extincted in Europe, but now gradually reintroduced in some East European countries.
The eagle is a Aquila nipalensis.

CarbonR · 02-07-2011, 10:44 AM

One of the longest Pentax lenses : Tele Takumar 1000/8, here handheld on Canon 5D (f/32) :

valarie · 02-08-2011, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Moon shot from tonight - 500mm F* 300mm and Pentax 1.7x

Wow! great moonshot. I assume the 1.7 refers to the extender? I have a 300mmA* with a 2x extender in the beautiful original metal box it came in.

DanielT74 · 02-08-2011, 04:32 PM - **1 Like**

Great lens that I am sending on to a better home:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/91xYimaMKQsH2qJ6MfaDtRJi1WrCbY6ZmFFHis2CsA4?feat=email

https://picasaweb.google.com/103430830473331312618/GooseAndDuck#slideshow/5571464404430923026

**gofour3** · 02-08-2011, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by CarbonR

One of the longest Pentax lenses : Tele Takumar 1000/8, here handheld on Canon 5D (f/32) :

A 1000mm lens hand held at night, at what shutter speed? You must balance the lens on something?

Phil.

02-04-2011, 08:17 PM - 1 Like	#1458
BillM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ferguson, Mo. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,348	Originally posted by dadipentak it might be a bit too bright and contrasty for best effect Agree with ya Dave,didnt do what I set out to do,show that birds tail,goshawk is another one thats confused with accipiters,banding on tail clearly shows the difference.Did take it for a challenge, it was kinda like shootin inside an icecube. knew Id have some compromises... whites vs. blacks, lights vs. darks. Heres another from same series,same exposure, tried to get rid of some distractions toned it down a little in PP, purple fringe tool, CA removal tool. Like that open wheel stuff spyder nailed,wish someone could teach those nascar guys and danica how to make right turns,instead of just lefty's all the time. Attached Images

02-08-2011, 04:32 PM - 1 Like	#1469
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	*Goose and duck on a A300/2.8** Great lens that I am sending on to a better home: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/91xYimaMKQsH2qJ6MfaDtRJi1WrCbY6ZmFFHis2CsA4?feat=email https://picasaweb.google.com/103430830473331312618/GooseAndDuck#slideshow/5571464404430923026

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02-04-2011, 03:32 PM	#1456
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,887	Originally posted by kacansas03 Great! Thanks for the link. Since I have 2 sets for extension tubes, I can get within the 20 foot range, if I want, by putting together over 100mm of tubes. One set at 58mm of extension gets the lens into a very reasonable focusing range for birds and the like. Now for spring and some "wild" birds and other creatures. Alan W. P.S. I do so love rotary engine cars. Alan. You should also consider what this does to maximum focus. You will find you are in a somewhat tight range depending on the focus extension (range) the lens has on its own

02-04-2011, 04:57 PM	#1457
Spyder Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 62	Originally posted by Nomad Just received my Bigma today and can't wait to take it out at lunch tomorrow!! It was almost dark when I got home today and my k10 certainly isn't going to pull out any magic high ISO such as the k-5 Make sure to post some shots once you do. The bigma is a great lens, especially for walkabouts. Mine is still by far my most used lens since it's just so versatile. Originally posted by smc Once in a while I stop at this spot during lunch to see what's there....my 1 friend had 8 other friends over all hanging out in the same small tree. Anyways, here is one... That's a great shot!

02-04-2011, 09:15 PM	#1459
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by BillM Agree with ya Dave,didnt do what I set out to do,show that birds tail,goshawk is another one thats confused with accipiters,banding on tail clearly shows the difference.Did take it for a challenge, it was kinda like shootin inside an icecube. knew Id have some compromises... whites vs. blacks, lights vs. darks. Heres another from same series,same exposure, tried to get rid of some distractions toned it down a little in PP, purple fringe tool, CA removal tool. Like that open wheel stuff spyder nailed,wish someone could teach those nascar guys and danica how to make right turns,instead of just lefty's all the time. That's what I'm talking about--nice work! That outrageously bright light after a snow & ice dump can be a hell of a challenge.

02-05-2011, 06:55 AM	#1461
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Originally posted by belrosevj Photo taken with a Pentax K20D + Sigma 400mm F5.6 APO Tele Macro Very nice belrosevj ! I think you are lucky to have that sigma and too bad they don't still make it. I love my canon 400 f5.6 but no IS like the sigma on a pentax body. I'll bet they would sell a boatload in pentax mount if they re-released it.(I'd get one!)

02-05-2011, 05:50 PM	#1462
belrosevj Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victoria Posts: 36	Originally posted by borno Very nice belrosevj ! I think you are lucky to have that sigma and too bad they don't still make it. I love my canon 400 f5.6 but no IS like the sigma on a pentax body. I'll bet they would sell a boatload in pentax mount if they re-released it.(I'd get one!) thanks for the kind words. I am indeed lucky. It is very rare for this lens to come up for sale. I managed to get one when it turned up on ebay about two years ago. IMO best $700.00 spent

02-07-2011, 08:08 AM - 1 Like	#1464
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Here are 2 shots taken with the Ricoh APO Rikenon 4.5/300, a fully manual lens. Ricoh 300mm F4.5 XR APO Rikenon Lens Reviews - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database (The last one I had posted somewhere else before)

02-07-2011, 08:33 AM	#1465
BillM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ferguson, Mo. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,348	Originally posted by volley Here are 2 shots taken with the Ricoh APO Rikenon 4.5/300, a fully manual lens. Cool Norbert,havnt seen much of that lens here, been wishing out loud for a shot of 'Goldy',2nd's a Wisant?(spelled right?)... Do they roam over there or just casually stroll anywhere they want?

02-07-2011, 10:14 AM	#1466
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Originally posted by BillM Cool Norbert,havnt seen much of that lens here, been wishing out loud for a shot of 'Goldy',2nd's a Wisant?(spelled right?)... Do they roam over there or just casually stroll anywhere they want? Almost right Bill. It's spelled Wisent (or European Bison - Bison bonasus). I took both shots in a game park just a few minutes from my home. The Wisent was nearly extincted in Europe, but now gradually reintroduced in some East European countries. The eagle is a Aquila nipalensis.

02-07-2011, 10:44 AM	#1467
CarbonR Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clermont-Ferrand, France Posts: 363	One of the longest Pentax lenses : Tele Takumar 1000/8, here handheld on Canon 5D (f/32) :

02-08-2011, 01:55 PM	#1468
valarie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chevy Chase, MD Posts: 69	Originally posted by Mike.P® Moon shot from tonight - 500mm F* 300mm and Pentax 1.7x Wow! great moonshot. I assume the 1.7 refers to the extender? I have a 300mmA* with a 2x extender in the beautiful original metal box it came in.

02-08-2011, 08:38 PM	#1470
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by CarbonR One of the longest Pentax lenses : Tele Takumar 1000/8, here handheld on Canon 5D (f/32) : A 1000mm lens hand held at night, at what shutter speed? You must balance the lens on something? Phil.