300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**woodywesty** · 03-09-2014, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by normhead

K-3
DA*60-250 and DA 1.4 TC
ƒ9 Aperture priority - ISO 400

From today's trip to Algonquin Park.
When you arrive at the bird feeding parking lot, and there's no birds or squirrels to be seen, there might be a pine Martin somewhere nearby.

Just beautiful Norm. The first one is so clear that it looks like a stuffed specimen in a museum. The forth one is not what a mouse would want to see...! About how far away would you say you were when you took the pictures?

normhead · 03-09-2014, 05:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

Great photos, bad spelling, Norm.
It's "marten"

What's worn (wrong) with that darn spell checker thing-a ma-jig? I'm writing a nasty letter to Apple.

Originally posted by woodywesty

Just beautiful Norm. The first one is so clear that it looks like a stuffed specimen in a museum. The forth one is not what a mouse would want to see...! About how far away would you say you were when you took the pictures?

I'm guessing maybe 10 meters. The first one was taken at full reach 350mm, the rest were taken at 198mm, I really didn't need the 1.4, but I had great light so no need to take it off.

**dadipentak** · 03-09-2014, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by normhead

What's worn with that darn spell checker thing-a ma-jig?

I guess "Algonquin" broke it.

jezza323 · 03-09-2014, 05:43 PM - **3 Likes**

Another Kookaburra from my backyard, managed to get pretty close. I only shot the head since it was sitting on an ugly chain link fence (also because it wouldnt have fit in frame

).

500mm on the Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM & K5II, uncropped

Last edited by jezza323; 03-09-2014 at 09:59 PM.

traderdrew · 03-09-2014, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by kengoh

Thanks Canada_Rockies and Travis for your kind comments, the Sigma 500/F4.5 is indeed a sharp lens, got a Nikon 500/F4 birder commented my Sigma 500mm sharper than his Nikon 500mm prime.

I would say there is no clear difference between the two lenses in sunlight. I don't know what 500mm Nikon prime he has. The other day I was chatting with a Nikon shooter I know. He is one of the best wildlife photographers I know. The sun had just fallen under the tree line and we started photographing herons and egrets just to mess around. We zoomed right onto the eyes with our screens almost as much as the cameras would let us. He had more fine details than my camera. He was using a D800 and he already had aligned his combo with Lens Align. His FF camera captures lower light more efficiently than the K-3. In sunlight I don't think we could have seen any difference. Of course, his camera is almost twice the price of mine.

TonyTurley · 03-09-2014, 06:19 PM

Cross-posted from the Q sub-forum. Taken with the Q classic and Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-HF 30cm (300mm) 1:4.5, which gives an equivalent FOV of about 1650mm. This is not a crop, but the full extent of the image. Not bad for such a tiny sensor.

**pearsaab** · 03-09-2014, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by jezza323

Another Kookaburra from my backyard, managed to get pretty close. I only shot the head since it was sitting on an ugly chain link fence.

500mm on the Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM & K5II, uncropped

very nice!!!

**woodywesty** · 03-09-2014, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by normhead

What's worn (wrong) with that darn spell checker thing-a ma-jig? I'm writing a nasty letter to Apple.

I'm guessing maybe 10 meters. The first one was taken at full reach 350mm, the rest were taken at 198mm, I really didn't need the 1.4, but I had great light so no need to take it off.

I'm really impressed with the quality produced with the DA*60-250. I may have to get that lens over the DA*50-135. It would fill the space nicely between the DA*16-50 and the DA*300mm I'm thinking....

zman · 03-09-2014, 07:48 PM - **2 Likes**

The 300+ club is always one of my favorites to view. Unfortunately, my Pentax 300A* f4 is my most under-utilized lens. My eyesight and wearing glasses makes manual focusing difficult. But today I made it a point to use it on a visit to Niagara Falls State Park, USA. There's always cooperative birds and squirrels there, from the tourists that feed them.

Giklab · 03-09-2014, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by littledrawe

You arr verr good at making a pictur with camera! I like verr much.

Hahahaha thanks!

kengoh · 03-10-2014, 03:33 AM - **7 Likes**

Black Backed Kingfisher stretching his wings...

jegr · 03-10-2014, 04:55 AM - **1 Like**

Spring migrations are starting

iittoo · 03-10-2014, 06:51 AM - **2 Likes**

Red Legged Crake shot at iso3200

**swip** · 03-10-2014, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by normhead

K-3
DA*60-250 and DA 1.4 TC
ƒ9 Aperture priority - ISO 400

From today's trip to Algonquin Park.
When you arrive at the bird feeding parking lot, and there's no birds or squirrels to be seen, there might be a pine Martin somewhere nearby.

Nice pictures of the marten.

Frogfish · 03-10-2014, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by kengoh

This morning shoot the Mangrove Pitta again, but this time using Sigma 500 F4.5, the previous trip was shot by DA*300.

#1. bird at his habitat

#2 on a clean perch

#3 having his meal

Stupendous shots of a 'dream' bird Ken !

I've been reading a bit about this Mangrove Pitta down there in Sing. Some people think he is 'too' friendly and maybe an escapee ? I've got to say I'm not seeing the feather damage if that is the case. He seems to be in fine fettle and enjoying your meal-worms !

03-09-2014, 05:56 PM	#11525
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by kengoh Thanks Canada_Rockies and Travis for your kind comments, the Sigma 500/F4.5 is indeed a sharp lens, got a Nikon 500/F4 birder commented my Sigma 500mm sharper than his Nikon 500mm prime. I would say there is no clear difference between the two lenses in sunlight. I don't know what 500mm Nikon prime he has. The other day I was chatting with a Nikon shooter I know. He is one of the best wildlife photographers I know. The sun had just fallen under the tree line and we started photographing herons and egrets just to mess around. We zoomed right onto the eyes with our screens almost as much as the cameras would let us. He had more fine details than my camera. He was using a D800 and he already had aligned his combo with Lens Align. His FF camera captures lower light more efficiently than the K-3. In sunlight I don't think we could have seen any difference. Of course, his camera is almost twice the price of mine. Last edited by traderdrew; 03-09-2014 at 06:04 PM.

03-09-2014, 07:24 PM	#11528
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by normhead What's worn (wrong) with that darn spell checker thing-a ma-jig? I'm writing a nasty letter to Apple. I'm guessing maybe 10 meters. The first one was taken at full reach 350mm, the rest were taken at 198mm, I really didn't need the 1.4, but I had great light so no need to take it off. I'm really impressed with the quality produced with the DA60-250. I may have to get that lens over the DA50-135. It would fill the space nicely between the DA16-50 and the DA300mm I'm thinking.... Last edited by woodywesty; 03-10-2014 at 05:35 AM. Reason: corrected lens description from 30 to 50-135

03-09-2014, 07:48 PM - 2 Likes	#11529
zman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western NY Photos: Albums Posts: 515	try again ... The 300+ club is always one of my favorites to view. Unfortunately, my Pentax 300A* f4 is my most under-utilized lens. My eyesight and wearing glasses makes manual focusing difficult. But today I made it a point to use it on a visit to Niagara Falls State Park, USA. There's always cooperative birds and squirrels there, from the tourists that feed them. Last edited by zman; 01-21-2017 at 06:46 AM.

03-10-2014, 10:40 AM	#11535
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by kengoh This morning shoot the Mangrove Pitta again, but this time using Sigma 500 F4.5, the previous trip was shot by DA300. #1. bird at his habitat #2 on a clean perch #3 having his meal Stupendous shots of a 'dream' bird Ken ! I've been reading a bit about this Mangrove Pitta down there in Sing. Some people think he is 'too' friendly and maybe an escapee ? I've got to say I'm not seeing the feather damage if that is the case. He seems to be in fine fettle and enjoying your meal-worms ! Last edited by Frogfish; 03-11-2014 at 03:20 AM.*

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03-09-2014, 03:22 PM	#11521
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by normhead K-3 DA*60-250 and DA 1.4 TC ƒ9 Aperture priority - ISO 400 From today's trip to Algonquin Park. When you arrive at the bird feeding parking lot, and there's no birds or squirrels to be seen, there might be a pine Martin somewhere nearby. Just beautiful Norm. The first one is so clear that it looks like a stuffed specimen in a museum. The forth one is not what a mouse would want to see...! About how far away would you say you were when you took the pictures?

03-09-2014, 05:16 PM - 1 Like	#11522
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by dadipentak Great photos, bad spelling, Norm. It's "marten" What's worn (wrong) with that darn spell checker thing-a ma-jig? I'm writing a nasty letter to Apple. Originally posted by woodywesty Just beautiful Norm. The first one is so clear that it looks like a stuffed specimen in a museum. The forth one is not what a mouse would want to see...! About how far away would you say you were when you took the pictures? I'm guessing maybe 10 meters. The first one was taken at full reach 350mm, the rest were taken at 198mm, I really didn't need the 1.4, but I had great light so no need to take it off.

03-09-2014, 05:30 PM	#11523
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by normhead What's worn with that darn spell checker thing-a ma-jig? I guess "Algonquin" broke it.

03-09-2014, 05:43 PM - 3 Likes	#11524
jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,421	Another Kookaburra from my backyard, managed to get pretty close. I only shot the head since it was sitting on an ugly chain link fence (also because it wouldnt have fit in frame ). 500mm on the Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM & K5II, uncropped Last edited by jezza323; 03-09-2014 at 09:59 PM.

03-09-2014, 06:19 PM	#11526
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Cross-posted from the Q sub-forum. Taken with the Q classic and Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-HF 30cm (300mm) 1:4.5, which gives an equivalent FOV of about 1650mm. This is not a crop, but the full extent of the image. Not bad for such a tiny sensor.

03-09-2014, 06:34 PM	#11527
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by jezza323 Another Kookaburra from my backyard, managed to get pretty close. I only shot the head since it was sitting on an ugly chain link fence. 500mm on the Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM & K5II, uncropped very nice!!!

03-09-2014, 11:16 PM	#11530
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by littledrawe You arr verr good at making a pictur with camera! I like verr much. Hahahaha thanks!

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03-10-2014, 07:53 AM	#11534
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by normhead K-3 DA*60-250 and DA 1.4 TC ƒ9 Aperture priority - ISO 400 From today's trip to Algonquin Park. When you arrive at the bird feeding parking lot, and there's no birds or squirrels to be seen, there might be a pine Martin somewhere nearby. Nice pictures of the marten.