300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

angus · 04-20-2011, 08:12 AM

hmm, first the pic didn't show, then it did - nevermind, here's another one with that combo plus 1.7 AF converter

Last edited by angus; 07-31-2013 at 08:40 AM.

**dadipentak** · 04-20-2011, 10:48 AM

Very nice Heron, Angus!

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-20-2011, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by BillM

Use a bag something like Albert's at times,have both M and A 400/5.6's.
Said I was going to part with M,just couldnt do it.Really like both those lens.
Found out M400/5.6 and particular version of SMC 1.4x(L) TC I picked up
couple month ago arent compatible,has this always been the case?

@#*!%^# starling thru A400/5.6 & 1.4L on K20 wide open

I bought a 1.4X L when I first got my 400/5.6 20 odd years ago, and it will not go into the body of the lens. The 1.4X - S is the one to use.

SteveM · 04-20-2011, 09:52 PM - **1 Like**

Great shot of the Heron Angus!

Here is one of a male flicker the the glass window from the den..... K5 A*600/f13 @ISO 1600.....

Squier · 04-21-2011, 08:05 AM

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeez ! Its a shame the forums dont auto resize posted photos.

Posting 4,550 pixel files is just rediculous

The howitzer at work again..

First photo of the herons nesting was a surprise - i really didnt think it would come out. Google Earth measured distance at 525 metres. Shot @ 900mm
( with teleneg mounted ) off a monopod

Gulls were all around 130 metres

3 Cormorants perching on dead wood 180 metres

Mallard mum and chick at 95 metres

Oystercatchers at 80+ metres

Lastly, Canada Goose at around 60 metres

kacansas03 · 04-21-2011, 08:12 PM

Has anyone heard an opinion or seen sample photos taken with any of these models. I have seen them listed on ebay 500mm f5, 800mm f5 and 1000mm f6.3. Also seen them called a Birns & Sawyer. Most are pricey but for one 500/5 at $195 BIN. I thought this forum would be a good forum to ask for opinions.
Alan.
P.S. An internet search turned up a reference to TEWE of Berlin as manufacturer and Birns & Sawyer were the retailer to the movie industry. Still no info on resolution.

pinholecam · 04-22-2011, 03:26 AM

Profile of a distant relative

9 aperture blade rounded aperture of the Enna Munchen Tele-Ennalydt 400mm f4.5 at f5.6

Chimps just have that intelligent look to them that I always find fascinating peering into their expressions and eyes.

Last edited by pinholecam; 04-22-2011 at 03:32 AM.

**dadipentak** · 04-22-2011, 04:03 AM

Very distinguished gent, pinholecam--it's always interesting to see who shows up at family reunions, isn't it?

pinholecam · 04-23-2011, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Very distinguished gent, pinholecam--it's always interesting to see who shows up at family reunions, isn't it?

Ha..ha.. indeed. Too bad my wife was in a rush and I could not stop by for tea.

ian0138 · 04-23-2011, 01:05 AM

Three images merge (just simple cut and paste)
Taken with A*300 f2.8 + 1.7x AFA on K7

Grey Heron perching sequences

**dadipentak** · 04-23-2011, 03:20 AM

Nice, Ian!

borno · 04-23-2011, 05:11 AM

We took a friday off and went to Chincoteague last week, I love going to see the birds, and ponies.

Taken with a 300mm f2.8 and a 2xtc hand held.

Snowy Egret

Snowy and a Little Blue

Tri-color Heron

Ben_Edict · 04-23-2011, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I bought a 1.4X L when I first got my 400/5.6 20 odd years ago, and it will not go into the body of the lens. The 1.4X - S is the one to use.

The L-modell fits the A 400/5.6, but does not seem to fit the M 400/5.6. Even on the A it is a tight fit and one needs to overcome some reluctancy and excert some force - but it works without damage.

Ben

traderdrew · 04-23-2011, 08:32 AM

K-5 with Sigma 500mm F/4.5

http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewdalerichardson/

BeerBelly · 04-23-2011, 10:07 AM

Puting my newly acquired Sigma 150-500mm to use. It's not the sharpest picture around, but I'm thinking I might have to give MF a go with this kind of pictures.
Almost a 100% crop and hand held.

04-21-2011, 08:05 AM	#1715
Squier Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxfordshire UK Photos: Albums Posts: 706	Jeeeeeeeeeeeeez ! Its a shame the forums dont auto resize posted photos. Posting 4,550 pixel files is just rediculous The howitzer at work again.. First photo of the herons nesting was a surprise - i really didnt think it would come out. Google Earth measured distance at 525 metres. Shot @ 900mm ( with teleneg mounted ) off a monopod Gulls were all around 130 metres 3 Cormorants perching on dead wood 180 metres Mallard mum and chick at 95 metres Oystercatchers at 80+ metres Lastly, Canada Goose at around 60 metres Last edited by Squier; 04-21-2011 at 08:59 AM.

04-21-2011, 08:12 PM	#1716
kacansas03 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 650	Omnitar lenses Has anyone heard an opinion or seen sample photos taken with any of these models. I have seen them listed on ebay 500mm f5, 800mm f5 and 1000mm f6.3. Also seen them called a Birns & Sawyer. Most are pricey but for one 500/5 at $195 BIN. I thought this forum would be a good forum to ask for opinions. Alan. P.S. An internet search turned up a reference to TEWE of Berlin as manufacturer and Birns & Sawyer were the retailer to the movie industry. Still no info on resolution. Last edited by kacansas03; 04-21-2011 at 08:21 PM. Reason: addition

04-23-2011, 01:05 AM	#1720
ian0138 New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 17	Grey Heron Three images merge (just simple cut and paste) Taken with A*300 f2.8 + 1.7x AFA on K7 Grey Heron perching sequences

04-23-2011, 05:11 AM	#1722
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	A few from Assateague We took a friday off and went to Chincoteague last week, I love going to see the birds, and ponies. Taken with a 300mm f2.8 and a 2xtc hand held. Snowy Egret Snowy and a Little Blue Tri-color Heron

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04-20-2011, 08:12 AM	#1711
angus Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 98	hmm, first the pic didn't show, then it did - nevermind, here's another one with that combo plus 1.7 AF converter Last edited by angus; 07-31-2013 at 08:40 AM.

04-20-2011, 10:48 AM	#1712
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Very nice Heron, Angus!

04-20-2011, 12:08 PM	#1713
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by BillM Use a bag something like Albert's at times,have both M and A 400/5.6's. Said I was going to part with M,just couldnt do it.Really like both those lens. Found out M400/5.6 and particular version of SMC 1.4x(L) TC I picked up couple month ago arent compatible,has this always been the case? @#*!%^# starling thru A400/5.6 & 1.4L on K20 wide open I bought a 1.4X L when I first got my 400/5.6 20 odd years ago, and it will not go into the body of the lens. The 1.4X - S is the one to use.

04-20-2011, 09:52 PM - 1 Like	#1714
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Great shot of the Heron Angus! Here is one of a male flicker the the glass window from the den..... K5 A*600/f13 @ISO 1600.....

04-22-2011, 03:26 AM	#1717
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	Profile of a distant relative 9 aperture blade rounded aperture of the Enna Munchen Tele-Ennalydt 400mm f4.5 at f5.6 Chimps just have that intelligent look to them that I always find fascinating peering into their expressions and eyes. Last edited by pinholecam; 04-22-2011 at 03:32 AM.

04-22-2011, 04:03 AM	#1718
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Very distinguished gent, pinholecam--it's always interesting to see who shows up at family reunions, isn't it?

04-23-2011, 12:26 AM	#1719
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	Originally posted by dadipentak Very distinguished gent, pinholecam--it's always interesting to see who shows up at family reunions, isn't it? Ha..ha.. indeed. Too bad my wife was in a rush and I could not stop by for tea.

04-23-2011, 03:20 AM	#1721
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Nice, Ian!

04-23-2011, 08:20 AM	#1723
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I bought a 1.4X L when I first got my 400/5.6 20 odd years ago, and it will not go into the body of the lens. The 1.4X - S is the one to use. The L-modell fits the A 400/5.6, but does not seem to fit the M 400/5.6. Even on the A it is a tight fit and one needs to overcome some reluctancy and excert some force - but it works without damage. Ben

04-23-2011, 08:32 AM	#1724
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 639	K-5 with Sigma 500mm F/4.5 http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewdalerichardson/

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04-23-2011, 10:07 AM	#1725
BeerBelly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 139	Puting my newly acquired Sigma 150-500mm to use. It's not the sharpest picture around, but I'm thinking I might have to give MF a go with this kind of pictures. Almost a 100% crop and hand held.