300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Nicolas06 · 10-02-2016, 10:43 AM - **5 Likes**

So I started to process and sort my photos from my safari. All taken with 55-300 or 17-70. Here I'll post a few 300mm shots.

First one: the Lion King, Ngorongoro conservation area, Tanzania

cleaverx · 10-02-2016, 01:22 PM - **3 Likes**

Strange day today at the marshlands. Tons of birds, but they were all way more spooky than usual. Hunting season might have to do something with it.
Normally I can get decent range with K-3 and SMC A 400mm f/5.6, but today only American Robins let me get close

.
Since I had my K-1 with M* 300mm f/4 with me I took a shot of Mount Baker in the distance.

K-1 and M* 300mm f/4

dane.dawg · 10-02-2016, 02:51 PM - **5 Likes**

Rock Wren..

Venom3300 · 10-02-2016, 06:43 PM - **6 Likes**

First shots with the D610 + Tamron 150-600. ISO 1200-4000.

Nicolas06 · 10-02-2016, 10:49 PM - **1 Like**

When you think about it, Lions are much more active than cats...

55-300, 300mm

**GUB** · 10-03-2016, 03:03 AM - **7 Likes**

NZ Tui
K01 with Tak 300mm cropped a lot.

traderdrew · 10-03-2016, 04:44 AM - **15 Likes**

K-3 w/ Sigma 500mm F/4.5

derekkite · 10-03-2016, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by traderdrew

K-3 w/ Sigma 500mm F/4.5

That is nice!

**wtlwdwgn** · 10-03-2016, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Venom3300

First shots with the D610 + Tamron 150-600. ISO 1200-4000.

Nice shots from that combo Bryce.

RockvilleBob · 10-03-2016, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by traderdrew

K-3 w/ Sigma 500mm F/4.5

Good shooting - especially getting down to eye level

normhead · 10-03-2016, 06:01 PM - **5 Likes**

I went to the mail this morning and there was a K-1 there.

But my subjects stay the same.

K-1 and Tamron SP 300 and F1.7x AF adapter. (510mm ƒ4/5)
ISO 3200, ƒ7.1 AV mode.

This combo should become my regular blind shooting combo, in my back yard where I have the opportunity to make up missed images.

'

First impressions, I'm not sure it locks focus as fast as my K-3. I definitely missed shots because of the frame rate and buffer size. I'm going to have to study the manual more. The images when you get them are top notch. Oh , and I also missed the APS-c reach. I'm calculating about a stop better for noise... I Need ƒ8 instead of ƒ5.6 for normal shooting, but ISO 800 looks to be about the same as ISO 3200 so I end up one stop to the good. Dynamic range and colour are very good.

You get a K-1 and the first thing you think is, 500mm ain't what it used to be."

derekkite · 10-03-2016, 08:36 PM

Those are nice Norm. Sharp and great color.

Lots to get used to.

Nicolas06 · 10-03-2016, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by normhead

You get a K-1 and the first thing you think is, 500mm ain't what it used to be."

But as I understand too you'll be able to keep more quality when you combine 2 TC something that you do often

. And that 300 f/2.8 is the perfect lens for it !

I know that ruppert quite satisfied also with his 50-500 maybe that's something to try at some point too?

**GUB** · 10-04-2016, 02:54 AM - **3 Likes**

NZ Woodpidgeon (Kereru)
K01 with Tak300mmf4 with about 30mm of extensions to focus close enough.

**WPRESTO** · 10-04-2016, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by normhead

You get a K-1 and the first thing you think is, 500mm ain't what it used to be."

750mm is the new 500mm, but you can always go to crop mode. Think of the latter as a built-in 1.4X TC.

10-03-2016, 03:03 AM - 7 Likes	#23391
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	NZ Tui K01 with Tak 300mm cropped a lot. Attached Images

10-03-2016, 06:01 PM - 5 Likes	#23396
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I went to the mail this morning and there was a K-1 there. But my subjects stay the same. K-1 and Tamron SP 300 and F1.7x AF adapter. (510mm ƒ4/5) ISO 3200, ƒ7.1 AV mode. This combo should become my regular blind shooting combo, in my back yard where I have the opportunity to make up missed images. ' First impressions, I'm not sure it locks focus as fast as my K-3. I definitely missed shots because of the frame rate and buffer size. I'm going to have to study the manual more. The images when you get them are top notch. Oh , and I also missed the APS-c reach. I'm calculating about a stop better for noise... I Need ƒ8 instead of ƒ5.6 for normal shooting, but ISO 800 looks to be about the same as ISO 3200 so I end up one stop to the good. Dynamic range and colour are very good. You get a K-1 and the first thing you think is, 500mm ain't what it used to be." Last edited by normhead; 10-03-2016 at 06:54 PM.

10-04-2016, 02:54 AM - 3 Likes	#23399
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	NZ Woodpidgeon (Kereru) K01 with Tak300mmf4 with about 30mm of extensions to focus close enough. Attached Images

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10-02-2016, 10:43 AM - 5 Likes	#23386
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	So I started to process and sort my photos from my safari. All taken with 55-300 or 17-70. Here I'll post a few 300mm shots. First one: the Lion King, Ngorongoro conservation area, Tanzania

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cleaverx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 267	Strange day today at the marshlands. Tons of birds, but they were all way more spooky than usual. Hunting season might have to do something with it. Normally I can get decent range with K-3 and SMC A 400mm f/5.6, but today only American Robins let me get close . Since I had my K-1 with M* 300mm f/4 with me I took a shot of Mount Baker in the distance. K-1 and M* 300mm f/4

10-02-2016, 02:51 PM - 5 Likes	#23388
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Rock Wren..

10-02-2016, 06:43 PM - 6 Likes	#23389
Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	First shots with the D610 + Tamron 150-600. ISO 1200-4000.

10-02-2016, 10:49 PM - 1 Like	#23390
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	When you think about it, Lions are much more active than cats... 55-300, 300mm

10-03-2016, 04:44 AM - 15 Likes	#23392
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 640	K-3 w/ Sigma 500mm F/4.5

10-03-2016, 07:02 AM	#23393
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by traderdrew K-3 w/ Sigma 500mm F/4.5 That is nice!

10-03-2016, 09:02 AM	#23394
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	Originally posted by Venom3300 First shots with the D610 + Tamron 150-600. ISO 1200-4000. Nice shots from that combo Bryce.

10-03-2016, 09:11 AM	#23395
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by traderdrew K-3 w/ Sigma 500mm F/4.5 Good shooting - especially getting down to eye level

10-03-2016, 08:36 PM	#23397
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Those are nice Norm. Sharp and great color. Lots to get used to.

10-03-2016, 11:10 PM	#23398
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by normhead You get a K-1 and the first thing you think is, 500mm ain't what it used to be." But as I understand too you'll be able to keep more quality when you combine 2 TC something that you do often . And that 300 f/2.8 is the perfect lens for it ! I know that ruppert quite satisfied also with his 50-500 maybe that's something to try at some point too?

10-04-2016, 03:11 AM	#23400
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,107	Originally posted by normhead You get a K-1 and the first thing you think is, 500mm ain't what it used to be." 750mm is the new 500mm, but you can always go to crop mode. Think of the latter as a built-in 1.4X TC.