300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**dadipentak** · 08-10-2015, 04:56 AM

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Originally posted by Pentaxians

white-crested laughing thrush

Cool-looking bird, indeed!

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-10-2015, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Cool-looking bird, indeed!

That's for sure!

Pentaxians · 08-10-2015, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Cool-looking bird, indeed!

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

That's for sure!

Thanks dadipentak and Canada_Rockies!

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-11-2015, 09:22 AM - **4 Likes**

This young black bear was giving the rangers a hard time. They were trying to chase him out of the campground with air horns, chalk balls and paint. For the two days they were trying to do this, the two year old simply moved to another patch of berries. When they got there, he went to another patch.

K10D, DA 55-300, ISO 400, 1/160" at f/8. I know its front focused, but I was not about to set up a tripod and focus carefully.

RockvilleBob · 08-11-2015, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

This young black bear was giving the rangers a hard time. They were trying to chase him out of the campground with air horns, chalk balls and paint. For the two days they were trying to do this, the two year old simply moved to another patch of berries. When they got there, he went to another patch.

K10D, DA 55-300, ISO 400, 1/160" at f/8. I know its front focused, but I was not about to set up a tripod and focus carefully.

Nice capture - those bears tend to get your attention

**rod_grant** · 08-11-2015, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I know its front focused, but I was not about to set up a tripod and focus carefully

sensible!

**pepperberry farm** · 08-11-2015, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

This young black bear was giving the rangers a hard time. They were trying to chase him out of the campground with air horns, chalk balls and paint. For the two days they were trying to do this, the two year old simply moved to another patch of berries. When they got there, he went to another patch.

K10D, DA 55-300, ISO 400, 1/160" at f/8. I know its front focused, but I was not about to set up a tripod and focus carefully.

what - no selfie with him?

(:

bravo for having self-preservation in mind....

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-11-2015, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

what - no selfie with him?

(:

bravo for having self-preservation in mind....

Like that woman and her daughter in Yellowstone? No thanks!

Ducatigaz · 08-12-2015, 12:29 PM - **1 Like**

Well the auction ended for this
Pentax SMCP- FA 600 mm F/4.0 (IF)ED Lens. | eBay

One bid and I have to confess it was me. I now need you all to keep your fingers crossed and pray it turns up OK

Jean Poitiers · 08-12-2015, 12:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Well the auction ended for this
Pentax SMCP- FA 600 mm F/4.0 (IF)ED Lens. | eBay

One bid and I have to confess it was me. I now need you all to keep your fingers crossed and pray it turns up OK

Oooooooooooooooooo, nice ... lucky guy. Fingers crossed and looking forward to the images ...

**Weevil** · 08-12-2015, 12:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Well the auction ended for this
Pentax SMCP- FA 600 mm F/4.0 (IF)ED Lens. | eBay

One bid and I have to confess it was me. I now need you all to keep your fingers crossed and pray it turns up OK

I was watching if you (or others) would bid...

I think it will be fine (my guts feeling), and that you will enjoy it very much in the near future !

Congrats !

p.s. I have to admit that I envy you a bit

Ducatigaz · 08-12-2015, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Oooooooooooooooooo, nice ... lucky guy. Fingers crossed and looking forward to the images ...

Originally posted by Weevil

I was watching if you (or others) would bid...

I think it will be fine (my guts feeling), and that you will enjoy it very much in the near future !

Congrats !

p.s. I have to admit that I envy you a bit

Thanks, I wonder what it will be like to carry around ? I better start lifting a few weights

**G_Money** · 08-12-2015, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Thanks, I wonder what it will be like to carry around ? I better start lifting a few weights

It's a beast, trust me. It's over twice the weight of an A*600mm. The glass required for the extra stop of light and the AF motor all add to the weight. Maybe start lifting a lot of weights.

**rod_grant** · 08-12-2015, 04:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

I better start lifting a few weights

Well done Gary.

Probably don't mount it on your car window: if it doesn't break the glass it might tip the car over!

dane.dawg · 08-12-2015, 04:50 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats on the new lens!
It almost makes my Sigma 300-800mm a lightweight

For that extra stop of light its well worth it.

08-11-2015, 09:22 AM - 4 Likes	#17689
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	A Waterton Lakes National Park Rascal This young black bear was giving the rangers a hard time. They were trying to chase him out of the campground with air horns, chalk balls and paint. For the two days they were trying to do this, the two year old simply moved to another patch of berries. When they got there, he went to another patch. K10D, DA 55-300, ISO 400, 1/160" at f/8. I know its front focused, but I was not about to set up a tripod and focus carefully.

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08-10-2015, 04:56 AM	#17686
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	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. Originally posted by Pentaxians white-crested laughing thrush Cool-looking bird, indeed!

08-10-2015, 07:48 AM	#17687
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by dadipentak Cool-looking bird, indeed! That's for sure!

08-10-2015, 07:55 PM	#17688
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Originally posted by dadipentak Cool-looking bird, indeed! Originally posted by Canada_Rockies That's for sure! Thanks dadipentak and Canada_Rockies!

08-11-2015, 09:51 AM	#17690
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies This young black bear was giving the rangers a hard time. They were trying to chase him out of the campground with air horns, chalk balls and paint. For the two days they were trying to do this, the two year old simply moved to another patch of berries. When they got there, he went to another patch. K10D, DA 55-300, ISO 400, 1/160" at f/8. I know its front focused, but I was not about to set up a tripod and focus carefully. Nice capture - those bears tend to get your attention

08-11-2015, 04:56 PM	#17691
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I know its front focused, but I was not about to set up a tripod and focus carefully sensible!

08-11-2015, 05:38 PM	#17692
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,751	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies This young black bear was giving the rangers a hard time. They were trying to chase him out of the campground with air horns, chalk balls and paint. For the two days they were trying to do this, the two year old simply moved to another patch of berries. When they got there, he went to another patch. K10D, DA 55-300, ISO 400, 1/160" at f/8. I know its front focused, but I was not about to set up a tripod and focus carefully. what - no selfie with him? (: bravo for having self-preservation in mind....

08-11-2015, 08:03 PM	#17693
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by pepperberry farm what - no selfie with him? (: bravo for having self-preservation in mind.... Like that woman and her daughter in Yellowstone? No thanks!

08-12-2015, 12:29 PM - 1 Like	#17694
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	Well the auction ended for this Pentax SMCP- FA 600 mm F/4.0 (IF)ED Lens. \| eBay One bid and I have to confess it was me. I now need you all to keep your fingers crossed and pray it turns up OK

08-12-2015, 12:32 PM - 1 Like	#17695
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Well the auction ended for this Pentax SMCP- FA 600 mm F/4.0 (IF)ED Lens. \| eBay One bid and I have to confess it was me. I now need you all to keep your fingers crossed and pray it turns up OK Oooooooooooooooooo, nice ... lucky guy. Fingers crossed and looking forward to the images ...

08-12-2015, 12:40 PM - 1 Like	#17696
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Well the auction ended for this Pentax SMCP- FA 600 mm F/4.0 (IF)ED Lens. \| eBay One bid and I have to confess it was me. I now need you all to keep your fingers crossed and pray it turns up OK I was watching if you (or others) would bid... I think it will be fine (my guts feeling), and that you will enjoy it very much in the near future ! Congrats ! p.s. I have to admit that I envy you a bit

08-12-2015, 01:04 PM	#17697
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Oooooooooooooooooo, nice ... lucky guy. Fingers crossed and looking forward to the images ... Originally posted by Weevil I was watching if you (or others) would bid... I think it will be fine (my guts feeling), and that you will enjoy it very much in the near future ! Congrats ! p.s. I have to admit that I envy you a bit Thanks, I wonder what it will be like to carry around ? I better start lifting a few weights

08-12-2015, 04:01 PM	#17698
G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Thanks, I wonder what it will be like to carry around ? I better start lifting a few weights It's a beast, trust me. It's over twice the weight of an A*600mm. The glass required for the extra stop of light and the AF motor all add to the weight. Maybe start lifting a lot of weights.

08-12-2015, 04:44 PM - 1 Like	#17699
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Ducatigaz I better start lifting a few weights Well done Gary. Probably don't mount it on your car window: if it doesn't break the glass it might tip the car over!

08-12-2015, 04:50 PM - 1 Like	#17700
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Congrats on the new lens! It almost makes my Sigma 300-800mm a lightweight For that extra stop of light its well worth it.