300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-09-2014, 09:31 AM

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Very nice Gary!

Michi Joel · 09-09-2014, 11:46 AM

Nice Shots!! Gary

**Clinton** · 09-09-2014, 01:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by siamthai

Anyone in need for a F*600mm? A little bit too expensive to me
smc PENTAX F* 600mm f/4 ED IF

Someone bought that fast.

OJGoreng · 09-09-2014, 02:48 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Here is a Southern Hawker dragonfly shot

Spectacular! I see a lot of different species at the moment, but DIF shots aren't the easiest, to put it mildly.

Encountered this critter yesterday (Grass snake, Natrix natrix). The grass blades and shade were unfortunate, but then, being able to take a shot without the snake darting off was a nice change to the usual "at least I got the tip of the tail in the frame". DA*300 withOUT converter, for once.

**jatrax** · 09-09-2014, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

Someone bought that fast.

Sure did. Good thing, I was actually seriously considering it. Went for coffee and it was gone. Close call, for me.

Ducatigaz · 09-10-2014, 06:40 AM - **2 Likes**

More aiming practice with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG/Sigma EF-610 DG

**dadipentak** · 09-10-2014, 08:46 AM - **3 Likes**

Great shooting ,Gary! I've never had any success with that.

I'm experimenting with the Tamron 1.4x TC on the F*600/4--so far so good:

**Weevil** · 09-10-2014, 09:18 AM

My copy of the super moon (Tuesday Night) wit K3+ DA 300mm + HDTC 1.4x (on tripod)

Super lune du 8 septembre 2014 by Curculion, on Flickr

Tord · 09-10-2014, 03:18 PM

The HD DA55-300 WR has proven to be excellent in combination with the K-30, not least excellent for BIF (Birds In Flight). Seen various explanations to this, but that camera has the same processor as the K-01 (quite a step up from the processor in a K-5), and seems to react faster than even the K-3 (I have no proof of this!).

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-10-2014, 07:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Weevil

My copy of the super moon (Tuesday Night) wit K3+ DA 300mm + HDTC 1.4x

Super lune du 8 septembre 2014 by Curculion, on Flickr

That's a beautiful moon shot!

manntax · 09-11-2014, 10:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

That's a beautiful moon shot!

I agree - that's pretty impressive detail - especially when seen in full size. Congratulation !!

Here is my take on the subject, 10th of Sept. 2014 UK, London. I was fortunate to have a clear sky yesterday

My latest addition to line-up, Vivitar TX 400 5.6 + Pentax-A x2 converter. - slightly cropped. I think this lens did well - despite being something like 30+ years old it really surprised me a lot yesterday.

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-11-2014, 11:05 AM

That's a really nice and sharp moon shot.

manntax · 09-11-2014, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

That's a really nice and sharp moon shot.

Thank you wtlwdwgn

I went out only because of your shot I saw last night - otherwise I would have missed that for sure

noelpolar · 09-11-2014, 12:22 PM - **2 Likes**

A local at Heirapolis in Turkey (Roman Health Spa) with F*300 4.5...some ipad processsing with Snapspeed....maybe overdone but appeals to me on some level......am currently on Holiday in Turkey with all my children (ie Pentax primes)

by Noelpolar, on Flickr

8540tomg · 09-11-2014, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I'm experimenting with the Tamron 1.4x TC on the F*600/4--so far so good:

Great stuff Dave.

You have the neatest toys to play with.

Looking forward to more from this rig.

Tom G

09-10-2014, 09:18 AM	#13388
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	My copy of the super moon (Tuesday Night) wit K3+ DA 300mm + HDTC 1.4x (on tripod) Super lune du 8 septembre 2014 by Curculion, on Flickr Last edited by Weevil; 09-11-2014 at 08:57 PM.

09-10-2014, 03:18 PM	#13389
Tord Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gothenburg, aka Göteborg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 234	Da55-300 wr The HD DA55-300 WR has proven to be excellent in combination with the K-30, not least excellent for BIF (Birds In Flight). Seen various explanations to this, but that camera has the same processor as the K-01 (quite a step up from the processor in a K-5), and seems to react faster than even the K-3 (I have no proof of this!).

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09-09-2014, 09:31 AM	#13381
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,851	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. Very nice Gary!

09-09-2014, 11:46 AM	#13382
Michi Joel Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Catalonia Photos: Albums Posts: 441	Nice Shots!! Gary

09-09-2014, 01:25 PM - 1 Like	#13383
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912	Originally posted by siamthai Anyone in need for a F600mm? A little bit too expensive to me smc PENTAX F 600mm f/4 ED IF Someone bought that fast.

09-09-2014, 02:48 PM - 3 Likes	#13384
OJGoreng Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 197	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Here is a Southern Hawker dragonfly shot Spectacular! I see a lot of different species at the moment, but DIF shots aren't the easiest, to put it mildly. Encountered this critter yesterday (Grass snake, Natrix natrix). The grass blades and shade were unfortunate, but then, being able to take a shot without the snake darting off was a nice change to the usual "at least I got the tip of the tail in the frame". DA*300 withOUT converter, for once.

09-09-2014, 09:35 PM	#13385
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Clinton Someone bought that fast. Sure did. Good thing, I was actually seriously considering it. Went for coffee and it was gone. Close call, for me.

09-10-2014, 06:40 AM - 2 Likes	#13386
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	More aiming practice with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG/Sigma EF-610 DG

09-10-2014, 08:46 AM - 3 Likes	#13387
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Great shooting ,Gary! I've never had any success with that. I'm experimenting with the Tamron 1.4x TC on the F*600/4--so far so good:

09-10-2014, 07:45 PM - 1 Like	#13390
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,851	Originally posted by Weevil My copy of the super moon (Tuesday Night) wit K3+ DA 300mm + HDTC 1.4x Super lune du 8 septembre 2014 by Curculion, on Flickr That's a beautiful moon shot!

09-11-2014, 10:33 AM - 1 Like	#13391
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn That's a beautiful moon shot! I agree - that's pretty impressive detail - especially when seen in full size. Congratulation !! Here is my take on the subject, 10th of Sept. 2014 UK, London. I was fortunate to have a clear sky yesterday My latest addition to line-up, Vivitar TX 400 5.6 + Pentax-A x2 converter. - slightly cropped. I think this lens did well - despite being something like 30+ years old it really surprised me a lot yesterday.

09-11-2014, 11:05 AM	#13392
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,851	That's a really nice and sharp moon shot.

09-11-2014, 11:32 AM	#13393
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn That's a really nice and sharp moon shot. Thank you wtlwdwgn I went out only because of your shot I saw last night - otherwise I would have missed that for sure

09-11-2014, 12:22 PM - 2 Likes	#13394
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	A local at Heirapolis in Turkey (Roman Health Spa) with F*300 4.5...some ipad processsing with Snapspeed....maybe overdone but appeals to me on some level......am currently on Holiday in Turkey with all my children (ie Pentax primes) by Noelpolar, on Flickr

09-11-2014, 08:20 PM	#13395
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by dadipentak I'm experimenting with the Tamron 1.4x TC on the F*600/4--so far so good: Great stuff Dave. You have the neatest toys to play with. Looking forward to more from this rig. Tom G