300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

gastch · 02-22-2015, 07:08 AM

I know this question is personal choice but I really torn on weather to get a *300+TC or a Sig 150-500. I read alot on here that the 150-500 isn't that great past 400 and I would have to say most of the pictures on here would back that up but a see alot on Fliker that suggest otherwise. I know at 300 the Da* would probably blow its doors off but what about at 420?

**boriscleto** · 02-22-2015, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by gastch

I know this question is personal choice but I really torn on weather to get a *300+TC or a Sig 150-500. I read alot on here that the 150-500 isn't that great past 400 and I would have to say most of the pictures on here would back that up but a see alot on Fliker that suggest otherwise. I know at 300 the Da* would probably blow its doors off but what about at 420?

I haven't seen anything from the 300+TC to convince me it's worth twice as much as the 150-500.

zzeitg · 02-22-2015, 07:46 AM - **1 Like**

all DA*300

stormtech · 02-22-2015, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by gastch

I know this question is personal choice but I really torn on weather to get a *300+TC or a Sig 150-500. I read alot on here that the 150-500 isn't that great past 400 and I would have to say most of the pictures on here would back that up but a see alot on Fliker that suggest otherwise. I know at 300 the Da* would probably blow its doors off but what about at 420?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/239536-da-3...0-birding.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/199243-da-3...150-500-a.html

And the 50-500 vs DA*300

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/265362-comp...0-w-hd-tc.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/206207-pent...-50-500-a.html

gastch · 02-22-2015, 10:07 AM

Thankd for the Bigma to 300 comparison links. I head read the other ones but these other ones settle the debate for me. Their close but I think I'll go with the 300+Tc and crop if needed. Plus I can use the Tc on some other lenses!

derekkite · 02-22-2015, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by gastch

Thankd for the Bigma to 300 comparison links. I head read the other ones but these other ones settle the debate for me. Their close but I think I'll go with the 300+Tc and crop if needed. Plus I can use the Tc on some other lenses!

I would say that it depends where you live. I used the 150-500 on the k5, the DA*300 was awful for focus on that body. Everything you use has limits, and the 150-500 needed lots of light. F8 or higher. The focus speed is nice as well as the OS in lens. I found that I couldn't use it outside of the four months of bright summer. I like shooting small birds in the bushes and it is too slow. For birds in flight in the open it is great.
The DA*300 is very sharp and close focus, but you will yearn for something longer. The TC works pretty good. I'd wait to see the reviews on the new long zoom. If you time it right for a few hundred dollars more you might be able to get one.

normhead · 02-22-2015, 12:31 PM - **5 Likes**

Same old birds, so change up the camera.

K20D and HD DA 1.4 and DA*60-250 @350mm ƒ5.6

Last edited by normhead; 02-22-2015 at 12:47 PM.

**Mike C** · 02-22-2015, 05:19 PM - **5 Likes**

Haven't had time to take many pictures lately let alone post any. So here's a few out of the front yard from the past few weeks. All taken with my A*300f4 on a K5II.

dane.dawg · 02-22-2015, 05:44 PM - **8 Likes**

I hope spring migration comes soon!

420mm

800mm. For some reason I like its crazy eye.
Still waiting for my tripod head so Im not sure what needs tuning the Sigma or my technique.

r0ckstarr · 02-22-2015, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

I hope spring migration comes soon!

Great photos!

Greyser · 02-22-2015, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

I hope spring migration comes soon!

420mm

800mm. For some reason I like its crazy eye.

Still waiting for my tripod head so Im not sure what needs tuning the Sigma or my technique.

Awesome!

I've been seeing migration birds here in LA for the last 3 weeks at least

Kameko · 02-22-2015, 07:31 PM - **13 Likes**

Originally posted by dane.dawg

I hope spring migration comes soon!

That juvie looks so gawky and adorable. I prefer the juvenile baldies to the adults

I saw my very first Great Grey Owl today! I was excited to all heck until another photographer flushed it and it flew at my head - I'm so scared of raptors

dane.dawg · 02-22-2015, 07:34 PM

Awesome Kameko !

derekkite · 02-22-2015, 09:06 PM

Wow, that is great! Great background on a natural perch. Very nice.

Greyser · 02-22-2015, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by Kameko

That juvie looks so gawky and adorable. I prefer the juvenile baldies to the adults

I saw my very first Great Grey Owl today! I was excited to all heck until another photographer flushed it and it flew at my head - I'm so scared of raptors

Nice!

02-22-2015, 05:44 PM - 8 Likes	#15579
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	I hope spring migration comes soon! 420mm 800mm. For some reason I like its crazy eye. Still waiting for my tripod head so Im not sure what needs tuning the Sigma or my technique. Last edited by dane.dawg; 02-22-2015 at 05:59 PM.

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02-22-2015, 07:08 AM	#15571
gastch Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nackawic NB Canada Posts: 73	I know this question is personal choice but I really torn on weather to get a 300+TC or a Sig 150-500. I read alot on here that the 150-500 isn't that great past 400 and I would have to say most of the pictures on here would back that up but a see alot on Fliker that suggest otherwise. I know at 300 the Da would probably blow its doors off but what about at 420?

02-22-2015, 07:38 AM	#15572
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by gastch I know this question is personal choice but I really torn on weather to get a 300+TC or a Sig 150-500. I read alot on here that the 150-500 isn't that great past 400 and I would have to say most of the pictures on here would back that up but a see alot on Fliker that suggest otherwise. I know at 300 the Da would probably blow its doors off but what about at 420? I haven't seen anything from the 300+TC to convince me it's worth twice as much as the 150-500.

02-22-2015, 07:46 AM - 1 Like	#15573
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	all DA*300

02-22-2015, 08:22 AM	#15574
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by gastch I know this question is personal choice but I really torn on weather to get a 300+TC or a Sig 150-500. I read alot on here that the 150-500 isn't that great past 400 and I would have to say most of the pictures on here would back that up but a see alot on Fliker that suggest otherwise. I know at 300 the Da would probably blow its doors off but what about at 420? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/239536-da-3...0-birding.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/199243-da-3...150-500-a.html And the 50-500 vs DA*300 https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/265362-comp...0-w-hd-tc.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/206207-pent...-50-500-a.html

02-22-2015, 10:07 AM	#15575
gastch Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nackawic NB Canada Posts: 73	Thankd for the Bigma to 300 comparison links. I head read the other ones but these other ones settle the debate for me. Their close but I think I'll go with the 300+Tc and crop if needed. Plus I can use the Tc on some other lenses!

02-22-2015, 11:48 AM	#15576
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by gastch Thankd for the Bigma to 300 comparison links. I head read the other ones but these other ones settle the debate for me. Their close but I think I'll go with the 300+Tc and crop if needed. Plus I can use the Tc on some other lenses! I would say that it depends where you live. I used the 150-500 on the k5, the DA300 was awful for focus on that body. Everything you use has limits, and the 150-500 needed lots of light. F8 or higher. The focus speed is nice as well as the OS in lens. I found that I couldn't use it outside of the four months of bright summer. I like shooting small birds in the bushes and it is too slow. For birds in flight in the open it is great. The DA300 is very sharp and close focus, but you will yearn for something longer. The TC works pretty good. I'd wait to see the reviews on the new long zoom. If you time it right for a few hundred dollars more you might be able to get one.

02-22-2015, 12:31 PM - 5 Likes	#15577
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Same old birds, so change up the camera. K20D and HD DA 1.4 and DA60-250 @350mm ƒ5.6 Last edited by normhead; 02-22-2015 at 12:47 PM.*

02-22-2015, 05:19 PM - 5 Likes	#15578
Mike C Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 100	Haven't had time to take many pictures lately let alone post any. So here's a few out of the front yard from the past few weeks. All taken with my A*300f4 on a K5II.

02-22-2015, 06:34 PM	#15580
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by dane.dawg I hope spring migration comes soon! Great photos!

02-22-2015, 06:49 PM	#15581
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by dane.dawg I hope spring migration comes soon! 420mm 800mm. For some reason I like its crazy eye. Still waiting for my tripod head so Im not sure what needs tuning the Sigma or my technique. Awesome! I've been seeing migration birds here in LA for the last 3 weeks at least

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02-22-2015, 07:31 PM - 13 Likes	#15582
Kameko Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: White Rock Photos: Albums Posts: 450	Originally posted by dane.dawg I hope spring migration comes soon! That juvie looks so gawky and adorable. I prefer the juvenile baldies to the adults I saw my very first Great Grey Owl today! I was excited to all heck until another photographer flushed it and it flew at my head - I'm so scared of raptors

02-22-2015, 07:34 PM	#15583
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Awesome Kameko !

02-22-2015, 09:06 PM	#15584
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Wow, that is great! Great background on a natural perch. Very nice.

02-22-2015, 11:45 PM	#15585
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by Kameko That juvie looks so gawky and adorable. I prefer the juvenile baldies to the adults I saw my very first Great Grey Owl today! I was excited to all heck until another photographer flushed it and it flew at my head - I'm so scared of raptors Nice!