300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

derekkite · 12-19-2013, 08:17 PM - **1 Like**

Nice. Great eagle shots.

A few things from today. Not much light but it seems there are some things showing up. While walking there were two eagles dive bombing each other in the air, but it was half a mile away.

derekkite · 12-19-2013, 08:38 PM - **2 Likes**

A bit of scenery at 300mm

derekkite · 12-19-2013, 08:39 PM - **1 Like**

One of Otis' relatives pondering something evil.

RobG · 12-20-2013, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Had some decent weather today so I left work early.
Four shot burst.

Amazing. I am so jealous that you get to take shots like these! I'm not pretending I could do as well, I just wish I could have the chance to try!

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-20-2013, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Amazing. I am so jealous that you get to take shots like these! I'm not pretending I could do as well, I just wish I could have the chance to try!

You are not alone, Rob. I only live a few hours East of him, and I am bright green with envy.

traderdrew · 12-20-2013, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Had some decent weather today so I left work early.
Four shot burst..
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..

Wonderful Travis! I wish I caught this Cooper's Hawk like that.

500px / Coopers Hawk by Andrew Richardson

RockvilleBob · 12-20-2013, 12:23 PM - **2 Likes**

My first day out in the wild, my backyard, with newly acquired Sigma 500. I have been on the hunt for a used one for some time, very few appear. One day, within an hour or two, both Travis and Amy gave me a heads up that B&H had one which I bought. Thanks for the heads up.

For me this was a big $$ purchase and I had been on the fence for some time - is it really worth the money for an amateur photographer.

I thought I would share three versions of the same shot of this beast I found in my yard - all three with no post processing - for othres who may be on the fence.

The first is the full image, second a 100% crop and the third a 200% crop. If you look at the eye of the 200% crop you can see the reflection of the sky, the nearby tree and in the upper right portion is the reflection of my home.

Now this chipmunk was not moving fast but from these shots the answer to the "was it worth it and that much better than what I was using?" - for me the answer was yes.

Thanks again to Amy and Travis for the heads up.
The pictures posted in different WB - do not know why - same shot?

Here's a plug for Michael Tapes and FocusTune 3 which calculates the AF fine focus adjustment - pretty dead on - at least in this shot - +3

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stormtech · 12-20-2013, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

My first day out in the wild, my backyard, with newly acquired Sigma 500.

Congratulations on the new 500 Bob! Looks like you have the lens dialed in perfectly - nothing like Focus Tune!

That lens is merely a dream for me - maybe someday.........

RockvilleBob · 12-20-2013, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Congratulations on the new 500 Bob! Looks like you have the lens dialed in perfectly - nothing like Focus Tune!

That lens is merely a dream for me - maybe someday.........

Planning a trip next fall to Benezette PA to photograph the wild elk herd during rut. Might be near you?

stormtech · 12-20-2013, 02:39 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

Planning a trip next fall to Benezette PA to photograph the wild elk herd during rut. Might be near you?

Yep - about 15 miles by hard road - less going over the mountain.

normhead · 12-20-2013, 03:13 PM

I love the detail in those shots Stan, great work.

stormtech · 12-20-2013, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I love the detail in those shots Stan, great work.

Thank you Norm (slipped another one in from that "other" lens.....).

The K-5IIs really amazes me every time I use it!

dane.dawg · 12-20-2013, 05:25 PM

Gary I did not know a setup like this existed.
Great fishing photos kulas3VII.
Looks like you got a great copy RockvilleBob.
Fantastic Elk shot Stan

dane.dawg · 12-20-2013, 05:46 PM - **3 Likes**

A few different Eagle shots from this week.

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stormtech · 12-20-2013, 07:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dane.dawg

A few different Eagle shots from this week.

All your eagle shots are so good, but the second one in this latest series really does something for me. The composition along with the seemingly contemplation of the eagle - just great!

12-19-2013, 08:38 PM - 2 Likes	#10352
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	A bit of scenery at 300mm Last edited by derekkite; 12-19-2013 at 09:03 PM.

12-19-2013, 08:39 PM - 1 Like	#10353
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	One of Otis' relatives pondering something evil. Last edited by derekkite; 12-19-2013 at 08:51 PM.

12-20-2013, 05:46 PM - 3 Likes	#10364
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	A few different Eagle shots from this week. . . . .

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12-19-2013, 08:17 PM - 1 Like	#10351
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Nice. Great eagle shots. A few things from today. Not much light but it seems there are some things showing up. While walking there were two eagles dive bombing each other in the air, but it was half a mile away.

12-20-2013, 04:56 AM	#10354
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886	Originally posted by dane.dawg Had some decent weather today so I left work early. Four shot burst. Amazing. I am so jealous that you get to take shots like these! I'm not pretending I could do as well, I just wish I could have the chance to try!

12-20-2013, 09:43 AM	#10355
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by RobG Amazing. I am so jealous that you get to take shots like these! I'm not pretending I could do as well, I just wish I could have the chance to try! You are not alone, Rob. I only live a few hours East of him, and I am bright green with envy.

12-20-2013, 09:51 AM	#10356
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by dane.dawg Had some decent weather today so I left work early. Four shot burst.. . .. Wonderful Travis! I wish I caught this Cooper's Hawk like that. 500px / Coopers Hawk by Andrew Richardson

12-20-2013, 12:51 PM	#10358
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by RockvilleBob My first day out in the wild, my backyard, with newly acquired Sigma 500. Congratulations on the new 500 Bob! Looks like you have the lens dialed in perfectly - nothing like Focus Tune! That lens is merely a dream for me - maybe someday.........

12-20-2013, 01:48 PM	#10359
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by stormtech Congratulations on the new 500 Bob! Looks like you have the lens dialed in perfectly - nothing like Focus Tune! That lens is merely a dream for me - maybe someday......... Planning a trip next fall to Benezette PA to photograph the wild elk herd during rut. Might be near you?

12-20-2013, 02:39 PM - 4 Likes	#10360
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by RockvilleBob Planning a trip next fall to Benezette PA to photograph the wild elk herd during rut. Might be near you? Yep - about 15 miles by hard road - less going over the mountain.

12-20-2013, 03:13 PM	#10361
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I love the detail in those shots Stan, great work.

12-20-2013, 03:35 PM	#10362
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by normhead I love the detail in those shots Stan, great work. Thank you Norm (slipped another one in from that "other" lens.....). The K-5IIs really amazes me every time I use it!

12-20-2013, 05:25 PM	#10363
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Gary I did not know a setup like this existed. Great fishing photos kulas3VII. Looks like you got a great copy RockvilleBob. Fantastic Elk shot Stan

12-20-2013, 07:23 PM - 1 Like	#10365
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by dane.dawg A few different Eagle shots from this week. All your eagle shots are so good, but the second one in this latest series really does something for me. The composition along with the seemingly contemplation of the eagle - just great!

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