300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

noelpolar · 05-12-2016, 10:43 PM - **10 Likes**

K-1 and F* 300/4.5...... "Meal time" .... was playing with AFC....couldn't catch these with my K3.

Hard to swallow by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

"Turn tail swallow"

and "Walking the line"

Walking the line... by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

Last edited by noelpolar; 05-12-2016 at 11:21 PM.

**dadipentak** · 05-13-2016, 04:25 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

K-1 and F* 300/4.5...... "Meal time" .... was playing with AFC....couldn't catch these with my K3.

Wow!!

RockvilleBob · 05-13-2016, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

K-1 and F* 300/4.5...... "Meal time" .... was playing with AFC....couldn't catch these with my K3.

Hard to swallow by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

"Turn tail swallow"

and "Walking the line"

Walking the line... by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

Great shots Noel and great news about the AF.C with the K-1. Must be a significant improvement in focusing speed and tracking. I may have to order a K-1 for wildlife as a placeholder for the K-3 follow on.

Pentaxians · 05-13-2016, 04:56 AM - **3 Likes**

Lens calibration done. There is NO front/back focusing issue here, and my setting at 0 should be fine....

RobG · 05-13-2016, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by micromacro

DA*300mm on K-1 became a portrait lens

Gorgeous detail and clarity.

Rupert · 05-13-2016, 06:20 AM - **1 Like**

Don't know if this translates to humans, but I just got a report that being shot with the K1 increases virility in squirrels....I do believe it is plain that it does!

The joys of the new AF and new SR cannot be overstated! This is a wonderful camera!

Regards!

noelpolar · 05-13-2016, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Don't know if this translates to humans, but I just got a report that being shot with the K1 increases virility in squirrels....I do believe it is plain that it does!

The joys of the new AF and new SR cannot be overstated! This is a wonderful camera!

Regards!

Pro shot Rupert.

Rupert · 05-13-2016, 07:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by noelpolar

Pro shot Rupert.

Thanks Noel...all it took was the K1 out of the bx and I was an instant Pro!

People often ask me...."Rupert, we know they are wild animals, but can you get up close and personal without danger?"

A rare event this morning......I got out from behind my desk and window shooting and went out into the treacherous woods. It was a little scary, my hands were shaky, but I knew the new SR would adjust for them. I only stayed long enough for a couple of shots....I could tell by his look that he might pounce on my face at any moment, he was not happy to see me!

Both ISO 6400 1/100 handheld @ 500mm

Being a Pro is dangerous work!

Regards!

mohb · 05-13-2016, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

The joys of the new AF and new SR cannot be overstated! This is a wonderful camera!

Do we need endless threads about this or that review or all the other gearhead ones when Rupert sums it all up in two brief sentences.

Rupert · 05-13-2016, 07:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mohb

Do we need endless threads about this or that review or all the other gearhead ones when Rupert sums it all up in two brief sentences.

No, not really, those two sentences do tell the story. It is not fiction and it is not a fairytale, it is as real as it gets!

While I don't have the skills or the glass that most in this thread have, I don't have to to know that this is not just another Pentax. This is a whole new game.

Maybe I go overboard on my praise, but it is hard not to, it is all the absolute truth!

Regards!

normhead · 05-13-2016, 08:50 AM - **3 Likes**

I took a trip to Presque'ile Provincial Park yesterday. I saw a few birds i couldn't have seen at home on my back yard, but they were too quick to photograph.

K-3 and DA*200 F 1.7x AF adapter and HD DA 1.4 TC stacked for 476mm shooting at ƒ8

Sometimes with a long set up you can be too close...

Mr. and Mrs. Rose Breasted Grosbeak

A Song Sparrow

A Malard, just hanging around in a swamp, just off the Parkway. If it quacks like a duck...

A bird from CFB Trenton, just down the road.

On the beach

My post about Presque'ile Provincial Park
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/321000-landscape-pres...ml#post3640811

Ducatigaz · 05-13-2016, 10:40 AM - **8 Likes**

Yesterday in a farm yard I spotted some House Martins picking up mud to build nests .I went back today to get some pictures. K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED[IF] on a Kirk window mount ,from the drivers seat of a car.

**dadipentak** · 05-13-2016, 10:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Yesterday in a farm yard I spotted some House Martins picking up mud to build nests .I went back today to get some pictures. K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED[IF] on a Kirk window mount ,from the drivers seat of a car.

It worked like a charm!

normhead · 05-13-2016, 11:09 AM - **2 Likes**

That might be the best Martin image I've ever seen.

DA*200 with stacked 1.7 and 1.4 TCs.

To go with the Rose Breasted Grosbeaks yesterday at Presque'ile, Evening Grosbeaks today at my feeder.

And a Goldfinch....

mccarvindh · 05-13-2016, 01:00 PM - **4 Likes**

Wow! Stunning pics everyone!
This was shot with the A* 400 2.8

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05-13-2016, 08:50 AM - 3 Likes	#21446
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I took a trip to Presque'ile Provincial Park yesterday. I saw a few birds i couldn't have seen at home on my back yard, but they were too quick to photograph. K-3 and DA200 F 1.7x AF adapter and HD DA 1.4 TC stacked for 476mm shooting at ƒ8 Sometimes with a long set up you can be too close... Mr. and Mrs. Rose Breasted Grosbeak A Song Sparrow A Malard, just hanging around in a swamp, just off the Parkway. If it quacks like a duck... A bird from CFB Trenton, just down the road. On the beach My post about Presque'ile Provincial Park https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/321000-landscape-pres...ml#post3640811 Last edited by normhead; 05-15-2016 at 06:08 AM.*

05-13-2016, 11:09 AM - 2 Likes	#21449
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	That might be the best Martin image I've ever seen. DA200 with stacked 1.7 and 1.4 TCs. To go with the Rose Breasted Grosbeaks yesterday at Presque'ile, Evening Grosbeaks today at my feeder. And a Goldfinch.... Last edited by normhead; 05-15-2016 at 06:09 AM.*

05-13-2016, 01:00 PM - 4 Likes	#21450
mccarvindh Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio, USA/ India Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	Wow! Stunning pics everyone! This was shot with the A* 400 2.8 [IMG][/IMG]

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05-12-2016, 10:43 PM - 10 Likes	#21436
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	K-1 and F* 300/4.5...... "Meal time" .... was playing with AFC....couldn't catch these with my K3. Hard to swallow by Noel Leahy, on Flickr "Turn tail swallow" and "Walking the line" Walking the line... by Noel Leahy, on Flickr Last edited by noelpolar; 05-12-2016 at 11:21 PM.

05-13-2016, 04:25 AM	#21437
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by noelpolar K-1 and F* 300/4.5...... "Meal time" .... was playing with AFC....couldn't catch these with my K3. Wow!!

05-13-2016, 04:49 AM	#21438
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by noelpolar K-1 and F* 300/4.5...... "Meal time" .... was playing with AFC....couldn't catch these with my K3. Hard to swallow by Noel Leahy, on Flickr "Turn tail swallow" and "Walking the line" Walking the line... by Noel Leahy, on Flickr Great shots Noel and great news about the AF.C with the K-1. Must be a significant improvement in focusing speed and tracking. I may have to order a K-1 for wildlife as a placeholder for the K-3 follow on.

05-13-2016, 04:56 AM - 3 Likes	#21439
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Lens calibration done. There is NO front/back focusing issue here, and my setting at 0 should be fine....

05-13-2016, 05:22 AM	#21440
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by micromacro DA*300mm on K-1 became a portrait lens Gorgeous detail and clarity.

05-13-2016, 06:20 AM - 1 Like	#21441
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Don't know if this translates to humans, but I just got a report that being shot with the K1 increases virility in squirrels....I do believe it is plain that it does! The joys of the new AF and new SR cannot be overstated! This is a wonderful camera! Regards!

05-13-2016, 06:39 AM	#21442
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Rupert Don't know if this translates to humans, but I just got a report that being shot with the K1 increases virility in squirrels....I do believe it is plain that it does! The joys of the new AF and new SR cannot be overstated! This is a wonderful camera! Regards! Pro shot Rupert.

05-13-2016, 07:25 AM - 2 Likes	#21443
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by noelpolar Pro shot Rupert. Thanks Noel...all it took was the K1 out of the bx and I was an instant Pro! People often ask me...."Rupert, we know they are wild animals, but can you get up close and personal without danger?" A rare event this morning......I got out from behind my desk and window shooting and went out into the treacherous woods. It was a little scary, my hands were shaky, but I knew the new SR would adjust for them. I only stayed long enough for a couple of shots....I could tell by his look that he might pounce on my face at any moment, he was not happy to see me! Both ISO 6400 1/100 handheld @ 500mm Being a Pro is dangerous work! Regards!

05-13-2016, 07:41 AM	#21444
mohb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,912	Originally posted by Rupert The joys of the new AF and new SR cannot be overstated! This is a wonderful camera! Do we need endless threads about this or that review or all the other gearhead ones when Rupert sums it all up in two brief sentences.

05-13-2016, 07:51 AM - 1 Like	#21445
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by mohb Do we need endless threads about this or that review or all the other gearhead ones when Rupert sums it all up in two brief sentences. No, not really, those two sentences do tell the story. It is not fiction and it is not a fairytale, it is as real as it gets! While I don't have the skills or the glass that most in this thread have, I don't have to to know that this is not just another Pentax. This is a whole new game. Maybe I go overboard on my praise, but it is hard not to, it is all the absolute truth! Regards!

05-13-2016, 10:40 AM - 8 Likes	#21447
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,505	Yesterday in a farm yard I spotted some House Martins picking up mud to build nests .I went back today to get some pictures. K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED[IF] on a Kirk window mount ,from the drivers seat of a car.

05-13-2016, 10:57 AM - 1 Like	#21448
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Yesterday in a farm yard I spotted some House Martins picking up mud to build nests .I went back today to get some pictures. K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED[IF] on a Kirk window mount ,from the drivers seat of a car. It worked like a charm!