300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**Weevil** · 05-17-2013, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Moving right along...another 1.7 + a-400 = 680mm shot...
White throated sparrow

Hummm... I am pretty sure it is more a White-crowned Sparrow (no yellow lores marks)
Regards !

normhead · 05-17-2013, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Great work with that combination. I'm still trying to get my M 400 to work well with the 1.7x. I think it can be done, but I've not figured it out yet. Your EXIF shows f/11 - is that the lens setting, or does the 1.7X correct it?

Since with the 5.6 A- 400 the lowest Aperture I can set is 9.5 I assume things are corrected automatically. So the setting on the lens is probably 6.3 to get F-11.

Originally posted by Weevil

Hummm... I am pretty sure it is more a White-crowned Sparrow (no yellow lores marks)
Regards !

Oh, you're right... we had White Throated singing earlier in the morning, I never thought to give it a good look.

normhead · 05-17-2013, 12:31 PM

OK, here's a White Throated, the little guys are hanging out together...

**Weevil** · 05-17-2013, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Oh, you're right... we had White Throated singing earlier in the morning, I never thought to give it a good look.

I experienced the same thing this AM.. I am wondering if they could imitate the song of the White-Thraoted Sparrows, because the song I heard this AM was was kinda out of tune

compared to what I am used to for a white-throated sparrows... And I check around, and could not find any white-throated sparrows, only lots of white-crowned ones...

**Weevil** · 05-17-2013, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by normhead

OK, here's a White Throated, the little guys are hanging out together...

Even on this one I am not convinced... Here are some White-throated sparrows (not very good - dark or blurry - pics sorry)

This one on the ground is a mature adult

Sigma 120-400mm

this other one is a 1 year adult

F* 300mm F4.5 + AFA1.7x

Notice the well defined area on the throat...

Sylvain

normhead · 05-17-2013, 01:15 PM

I changed the pic when I realized I posted the wrong one, but thanks for the nice pictures. The one I got is less than thrilling.

WiseOx · 05-17-2013, 06:50 PM - **1 Like**

Took my DA*300 to the zoo today. Pandas are making their debut here in Toronto. This appears to be my first popular Flicker photo, having been viewed almost 600 times since posting 8 hours ago.

dane.dawg · 05-18-2013, 06:00 PM

Derek Kite was nice enough to take me out today to find some Osprey, and he definitely delivered..
Heres a couple from today..

.

Thanks again Derek..

derekkite · 05-18-2013, 06:42 PM

We had a great time. At two locations we had a good view of Osprey pairs, either level or looking down into the nest. I wanted to see the Sigma 500mm, and now want one for certain. The first two shots were near Woodbury Creek just north of Ainworth BC, the next ones were on the Kootenay River just west of Nelson. Somehow I think the procedure in the third photo was a bit unsatisfying for all concerned, except us watching.

**Weevil** · 05-18-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by derekkite

We had a great time. At two locations we had a good view of Osprey pairs, either level or looking down into the nest. I wanted to see the Sigma 500mm, and now want one for certain. The first two shots were near Woodbury Creek just north of Ainworth BC, the next ones were on the Kootenay River just west of Nelson. Somehow I think the procedure in the third photo was a bit unsatisfying for all concerned, except us watching.

Nice ! which ones were taken with the Sigma? are you talking about a 500 F4.5 ?

derekkite · 05-18-2013, 07:26 PM

Travis shot with the Sigma 500 4.5. Mine are using a Tamron 400mm f4

**dadipentak** · 05-18-2013, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by derekkite

Travis shot with the Sigma 500 4.5. Mine are using a Tamron 400mm f4

What fun! You guys sure hit the jackport--nice photos!!

dane.dawg · 05-19-2013, 06:30 AM

Yesterday I changed my battery right before the osprey went flying into there nest, talons forward.
I took about 50 pics of this and was so excited til I realized my shutter speed was 1/125

Derek I hope you got some photos of this seen..
Anyways a few more from a great day..

.

8540tomg · 05-19-2013, 09:12 AM

As ever Dane - killer shots.

Tom G

Greyser · 05-19-2013, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Yesterday I changed my battery right before the osprey went flying into there nest, talons forward.
I took about 50 pics of this and was so excited til I realized my shutter speed was 1/125

Derek I hope you got some photos of this seen..
Anyways a few more from a great day...
.

Great shots, Travis. They keep trying, as I see

05-17-2013, 12:31 PM	#7893
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	OK, here's a White Throated, the little guys are hanging out together... Last edited by normhead; 05-17-2013 at 01:09 PM.

05-17-2013, 01:03 PM	#7895
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	These are White-Throated Sparrows.. Originally posted by normhead OK, here's a White Throated, the little guys are hanging out together... Even on this one I am not convinced... Here are some White-throated sparrows (not very good - dark or blurry - pics sorry) This one on the ground is a mature adult Sigma 120-400mm this other one is a 1 year adult F* 300mm F4.5 + AFA1.7x Notice the well defined area on the throat... Sylvain

05-18-2013, 06:00 PM	#7898
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Derek Kite was nice enough to take me out today to find some Osprey, and he definitely delivered.. Heres a couple from today... Thanks again Derek.. Last edited by dane.dawg; 05-18-2013 at 06:24 PM.

05-18-2013, 06:42 PM	#7899
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	We had a great time. At two locations we had a good view of Osprey pairs, either level or looking down into the nest. I wanted to see the Sigma 500mm, and now want one for certain. The first two shots were near Woodbury Creek just north of Ainworth BC, the next ones were on the Kootenay River just west of Nelson. Somehow I think the procedure in the third photo was a bit unsatisfying for all concerned, except us watching. Last edited by derekkite; 05-18-2013 at 06:49 PM.

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05-17-2013, 11:38 AM	#7891
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	Originally posted by normhead Moving right along...another 1.7 + a-400 = 680mm shot... White throated sparrow Hummm... I am pretty sure it is more a White-crowned Sparrow (no yellow lores marks) Regards !

05-17-2013, 11:43 AM	#7892
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Great work with that combination. I'm still trying to get my M 400 to work well with the 1.7x. I think it can be done, but I've not figured it out yet. Your EXIF shows f/11 - is that the lens setting, or does the 1.7X correct it? Since with the 5.6 A- 400 the lowest Aperture I can set is 9.5 I assume things are corrected automatically. So the setting on the lens is probably 6.3 to get F-11. Originally posted by Weevil Hummm... I am pretty sure it is more a White-crowned Sparrow (no yellow lores marks) Regards ! Oh, you're right... we had White Throated singing earlier in the morning, I never thought to give it a good look.

05-17-2013, 12:37 PM	#7894
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	Originally posted by normhead Oh, you're right... we had White Throated singing earlier in the morning, I never thought to give it a good look. I experienced the same thing this AM.. I am wondering if they could imitate the song of the White-Thraoted Sparrows, because the song I heard this AM was was kinda out of tune compared to what I am used to for a white-throated sparrows... And I check around, and could not find any white-throated sparrows, only lots of white-crowned ones...

05-17-2013, 01:15 PM	#7896
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I changed the pic when I realized I posted the wrong one, but thanks for the nice pictures. The one I got is less than thrilling.

05-17-2013, 06:50 PM - 1 Like	#7897
WiseOx Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Whitby (near Toronto), Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 433	Took my DA*300 to the zoo today. Pandas are making their debut here in Toronto. This appears to be my first popular Flicker photo, having been viewed almost 600 times since posting 8 hours ago.

05-18-2013, 07:18 PM	#7900
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	Originally posted by derekkite We had a great time. At two locations we had a good view of Osprey pairs, either level or looking down into the nest. I wanted to see the Sigma 500mm, and now want one for certain. The first two shots were near Woodbury Creek just north of Ainworth BC, the next ones were on the Kootenay River just west of Nelson. Somehow I think the procedure in the third photo was a bit unsatisfying for all concerned, except us watching. Nice ! which ones were taken with the Sigma? are you talking about a 500 F4.5 ?

05-18-2013, 07:26 PM	#7901
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Travis shot with the Sigma 500 4.5. Mine are using a Tamron 400mm f4

05-18-2013, 07:31 PM	#7902
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by derekkite Travis shot with the Sigma 500 4.5. Mine are using a Tamron 400mm f4 What fun! You guys sure hit the jackport--nice photos!!

05-19-2013, 06:30 AM	#7903
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Yesterday I changed my battery right before the osprey went flying into there nest, talons forward. I took about 50 pics of this and was so excited til I realized my shutter speed was 1/125 Derek I hope you got some photos of this seen.. Anyways a few more from a great day... .

05-19-2013, 09:12 AM	#7904
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	As ever Dane - killer shots. Tom G

05-19-2013, 12:30 PM	#7905
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by dane.dawg Yesterday I changed my battery right before the osprey went flying into there nest, talons forward. I took about 50 pics of this and was so excited til I realized my shutter speed was 1/125 Derek I hope you got some photos of this seen.. Anyways a few more from a great day... . Great shots, Travis. They keep trying, as I see