300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

imtheguy · 05-28-2010, 11:18 AM

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WOW. The view counter on the ebay page is only 0018. If true, it sounds like nobody knew about it. The 400/2.8 that went in January had closer to 1,800 views at the end.

**gofour3** · 05-28-2010, 11:21 AM

Yeah it was probably only listed for a couple days, or even less. I bought my K400/5.6 from that store, they are good to deal with.

Someone got a nice lens!!

Phil.

kacansas03 · 05-28-2010, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Yeah it was probably only listed for a couple days, or even less. I bought my K400/5.6 from that store, they are good to deal with.

Someone got a nice lens!!

Phil.

I think I will add this seller to my favorites on eBay. I haven't added a seller to that list for about 2 years when our local camera specialty store started selling stuff on there. This lens looks like it has been sealed in plastic, stored in styrofoam in the original box somewhere in Japan. Too bad it didn't have any of the rear filters with it. I would figure they are really hard to find. But, WOW what a lens and worth every penny in that condition. Way out of my price range but I can still be impressed with what was offered. No wonder it didn't last long.

iFoto · 05-29-2010, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

Anyone from the forum buy the A*600mm??

smc PENTAX A* 600mm f/5.6 ED IF Exc+ on eBay.ca (item 160438863955 end time 27-May-10 02:59:08 EDT)

Phil.

it is gone and i wasn't the one who got it

but it is a lovely lens and comparatively light for a 600
think it was a fair price for a lens in this condition

got my F*300 from this shop, can highly recomand the shop

**G_Money** · 05-29-2010, 04:20 PM

I don't think it even sold. Wouldn't there be a bid history and the final price if someone had bought it? All it says is "listing has ended." I hadn't seen this listing. If I had I think my tax refund would have flown to Japan. Perhaps it will surface again.

Mike.P® · 05-31-2010, 04:55 AM

Decided to have a quick play.

This was taken on my K10D with the A* 300mm f2.8, Pentax 2x-L teleconverter and Pentax AF 1.7x teleconverter. Had to use manual focus as the combo refused to lock.

tvfd911 · 05-31-2010, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by G_Money

I don't think it even sold. Wouldn't there be a bid history and the final price if someone had bought it? All it says is "listing has ended." I hadn't seen this listing. If I had I think my tax refund would have flown to Japan. Perhaps it will surface again.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but if you do a completed listings search, it shows up sold via "Buy it Now"

Guess you can put the tax refund towards some other glass.

**G_Money** · 05-31-2010, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by tvfd911

Sorry to burst your bubble, but if you do a completed listings search, it shows up sold via "Buy it Now"

Guess you can put the tax refund towards some other glass.

Thanks for clarifying. I guess "Buy it Now" auctions don't show a bid history. I'll be able to apply my tax refund to my dad's bail bond after all.

8540tomg · 06-05-2010, 01:33 PM - **1 Like**

I haven't checked this thread for a while but there have been some great posts of late.

Siva - love your image of that, from a N American perspective, exotic bird. About the monopod I use mine all the time with my 400mm. Seems to work for me.

garyk - Great shots. What species was image #3?

Marc - I've seen that Kildeer before but it always blows me away.

Jan - Your wolf shot is amongst the best I ever seen of its kind. That 600mm is an awesome lens in your hands.

Managed an image of a female Red Wing Blackbird today with the old M 400/5.6.

Tom G

**dadipentak** · 06-05-2010, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Nice, Tom! I went out with some serious birders this morning and got a Phoebe with the DA*300mm & 2X-S TC.

pcarfan · 06-05-2010, 03:26 PM

Tom, G that is a stunning shot, wow!

imtheguy · 06-05-2010, 03:30 PM

Dadi, that is extra nice all around coming from the da*300 and a 2x TC. You have the magic touch.

8540tomg · 06-05-2010, 04:45 PM

Thanks pcarfan, Dave.

Nice job on that Phoebe Dave. My field guide indicates they are to found in my area but I don’t recall ever having seen one.

Tom G

**dadipentak** · 06-05-2010, 06:51 PM

Thanks Tom and Lee. That's probably my best bird yet. The DA*300mm continues to impress me.

Oh and, Lee, I'm still getting used to that Giottos monopod but that 72" really does help when shooting up.

kacansas03 · 06-06-2010, 12:37 PM

Anyone wanting a 300 mm should check out this auction: shopgoodwill.com - #6305419 - Super Takumar 1:4 300mm Pentax Lens w/ M42 Mount - 6/13/2010 3:45:00 PM

This is a rather new auction site and things go cheap. I just received a SMC-A 50mm f1.7 that cost about $8.00. It came with a P3 camera body, zoom lens, bunch of Hoya filters including macro filters, lens cases and a camera bag my wife likes due to it's smaller than average size. Total with $12.00 shipping was $39.00. Site has a search function plus an items just listed. Registration is free but the public doesn't get to list items, just buy from Goodwill stores all over the country.

05-31-2010, 04:55 AM	#621
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	1000mm @ 1/60 Decided to have a quick play. This was taken on my K10D with the A* 300mm f2.8, Pentax 2x-L teleconverter and Pentax AF 1.7x teleconverter. Had to use manual focus as the combo refused to lock.

06-05-2010, 01:33 PM - 1 Like	#624
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	I haven't checked this thread for a while but there have been some great posts of late. Siva - love your image of that, from a N American perspective, exotic bird. About the monopod I use mine all the time with my 400mm. Seems to work for me. garyk - Great shots. What species was image #3? Marc - I've seen that Kildeer before but it always blows me away. Jan - Your wolf shot is amongst the best I ever seen of its kind. That 600mm is an awesome lens in your hands. Managed an image of a female Red Wing Blackbird today with the old M 400/5.6. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 06-05-2010 at 01:42 PM. Reason: typo

06-06-2010, 12:37 PM	#630
kacansas03 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 650	SUper Tak 300 f4 Anyone wanting a 300 mm should check out this auction: shopgoodwill.com - #6305419 - Super Takumar 1:4 300mm Pentax Lens w/ M42 Mount - 6/13/2010 3:45:00 PM This is a rather new auction site and things go cheap. I just received a SMC-A 50mm f1.7 that cost about $8.00. It came with a P3 camera body, zoom lens, bunch of Hoya filters including macro filters, lens cases and a camera bag my wife likes due to it's smaller than average size. Total with $12.00 shipping was $39.00. Site has a search function plus an items just listed. Registration is free but the public doesn't get to list items, just buy from Goodwill stores all over the country.

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05-28-2010, 11:18 AM	#616
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. WOW. The view counter on the ebay page is only 0018. If true, it sounds like nobody knew about it. The 400/2.8 that went in January had closer to 1,800 views at the end.

05-28-2010, 11:21 AM	#617
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Yeah it was probably only listed for a couple days, or even less. I bought my K400/5.6 from that store, they are good to deal with. Someone got a nice lens!! Phil.

05-28-2010, 03:23 PM	#618
kacansas03 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 650	Originally posted by gofour3 Yeah it was probably only listed for a couple days, or even less. I bought my K400/5.6 from that store, they are good to deal with. Someone got a nice lens!! Phil. I think I will add this seller to my favorites on eBay. I haven't added a seller to that list for about 2 years when our local camera specialty store started selling stuff on there. This lens looks like it has been sealed in plastic, stored in styrofoam in the original box somewhere in Japan. Too bad it didn't have any of the rear filters with it. I would figure they are really hard to find. But, WOW what a lens and worth every penny in that condition. Way out of my price range but I can still be impressed with what was offered. No wonder it didn't last long.

05-29-2010, 02:22 AM	#619
iFoto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 177	Originally posted by gofour3 Anyone from the forum buy the A600mm?? smc PENTAX A 600mm f/5.6 ED IF Exc+ on eBay.ca (item 160438863955 end time 27-May-10 02:59:08 EDT) Phil. it is gone and i wasn't the one who got it but it is a lovely lens and comparatively light for a 600 think it was a fair price for a lens in this condition got my F*300 from this shop, can highly recomand the shop

05-29-2010, 04:20 PM	#620
G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	I don't think it even sold. Wouldn't there be a bid history and the final price if someone had bought it? All it says is "listing has ended." I hadn't seen this listing. If I had I think my tax refund would have flown to Japan. Perhaps it will surface again.

05-31-2010, 08:25 AM	#622
tvfd911 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 354	Originally posted by G_Money I don't think it even sold. Wouldn't there be a bid history and the final price if someone had bought it? All it says is "listing has ended." I hadn't seen this listing. If I had I think my tax refund would have flown to Japan. Perhaps it will surface again. Sorry to burst your bubble, but if you do a completed listings search, it shows up sold via "Buy it Now" Guess you can put the tax refund towards some other glass.

05-31-2010, 10:18 AM	#623
G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	Originally posted by tvfd911 Sorry to burst your bubble, but if you do a completed listings search, it shows up sold via "Buy it Now" Guess you can put the tax refund towards some other glass. Thanks for clarifying. I guess "Buy it Now" auctions don't show a bid history. I'll be able to apply my tax refund to my dad's bail bond after all.

06-05-2010, 02:13 PM - 1 Like	#625
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Nice, Tom! I went out with some serious birders this morning and got a Phoebe with the DA*300mm & 2X-S TC.

06-05-2010, 03:26 PM	#626
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Tom, G that is a stunning shot, wow!

06-05-2010, 03:30 PM	#627
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Dadi, that is extra nice all around coming from the da*300 and a 2x TC. You have the magic touch.

06-05-2010, 04:45 PM	#628
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Thanks pcarfan, Dave. Nice job on that Phoebe Dave. My field guide indicates they are to found in my area but I don’t recall ever having seen one. Tom G

06-05-2010, 06:51 PM	#629
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Thanks Tom and Lee. That's probably my best bird yet. The DA*300mm continues to impress me. Oh and, Lee, I'm still getting used to that Giottos monopod but that 72" really does help when shooting up.