300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**woodywesty** · 12-29-2016, 10:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

My Flower.... Bugger Off!

K-1 & DFA 150-450 at 450, iso 2000, f8, 1/250

Wow! Beautiful picture of a pissed off bird! ;-)

---------- Post added 12-29-16 at 11:41 AM ----------

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

This is a male Greater Spotted Woodpecker. It came in for food that I had put out. Taken from the drivers seat of a car. K-5/FA*600mmF4ED[IF]/Eckla window mount.

Nice picture of a woodpecker I've never seen. However, the ornithologists have chosen a not so obvious name for some unknown reason. I bet we could give it a more obvious name like Red Rumped something or other... When you do your bird photography book "Shooting Birds from My Car" or "Drive by Shooting" maybe you could also come up with interesting bird names? We could all come up with suggestions ;-)

---------- Post added 12-29-16 at 11:44 AM ----------

Originally posted by kengoh

Both shot with K5 + Sigma 500 F4.5

White Throated Rock Thrush shot at 0.2s for iso 80

Red Wattled Lapwing

Ken, your pictures with the Sigma 500mm 4.5 are razor sharp as usual. Did this lens shoot this sharp right out of the box or did you need to do a little in camera adjusting?

Thanks

**jacamar** · 12-29-2016, 11:05 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by woodywesty

However, the ornithologists have chosen a not so obvious name for some unknown reason. I bet we could give it a more obvious name like Red Rumped something or other...

The rump is black, not red. It has spots and is bigger than the lesser spotted woodpecker (there's a middle-spotted as well) so that's good enough for me. What bugs me is when an interesting name is changed to something more boring - like from "Andalusian Hemipode" to "Small Button-Quail".

Great shots as usual Gary.

**marcusBMG** · 12-29-2016, 02:21 PM - **4 Likes**

I've been carrying camera and lens in vain on numerous sorties to the RSPB. Finally some sun after a frosty night, and a co-operative bird or two. K5, adaptall 200-500mm 31A
Bunting pecking seeds off the reeds.

A tit got in on the action.

Snipe skating around on the ice.

kengoh · 12-29-2016, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by woodywesty

Ken, your pictures with the Sigma 500mm 4.5 are razor sharp as usual. Did this lens shoot this sharp right out of the box or did you need to do a little in camera adjusting?
Thanks

Thanks woodywesty, these are straight out of the box, no sharpening in post processing and the camera setting used is Natural which is also zero sharpness.

**marcusBMG** · 12-30-2016, 01:34 PM - **2 Likes**

I went looking for the buntings again - no luck. This egret however was catching the low winter sun. K5, 31A, f9

But more bunting pics next....

zzeitg · 12-30-2016, 03:43 PM - **6 Likes**

DA*300 @ 420mm; last 2 with DA560

**WPRESTO** · 12-30-2016, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

DA*300 @ 420mm; last 2 with DA560

That's an impressive set. I especially like the swallow (swift?)

dane.dawg · 12-30-2016, 04:19 PM - **12 Likes**

A couple from today.

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Kameko · 12-30-2016, 08:08 PM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by dane.dawg

A couple from today.
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I love that flight shot Travis! Can't wait until we have more out this way

One of my baldies from this afternoon. The juvies never look regal or majestic, at most gawky and awkward.

Pentaxians · 12-30-2016, 08:28 PM - **7 Likes**

Last few end of the year shots, Siberian Blue Robin. Gotten the juvenile shots last year. I'm so happy that managed to get this small passerine bird in more prominent blues this year, the color is nicer on this round but the lighting condition (extremly low light) is very challenging..

Siberian Blue Robin (juvenile) - 2015 Dec

Siberian Blue Robin (adult bird) - 2016 Dec

**marcusBMG** · 12-31-2016, 01:48 PM - **4 Likes**

Great commotion on the shoreline! At least 3 old blokes attracting the attention of passing dogwalkers and their assorted mutts and pooches with their scopes and lenses. What's up? Just a trio of snow buntings. Actually they have been around for a while, I must have heard of sightings first at least a month ago, but hadn't had any luck spotting them myself on my fairly frequent perambulations along the shore line. Anyway, I scuttled back for lens and tripod, yep still there so I was happily snapping away. Obliging birds, (actually someone had spread around some seed/nuts) good light with the sun , low over the welsh hills, peeping under the cloud cover like a well aimed studio light. Then my camera bleeped. "memory card full". Well thats never happened before, not with 16GB card. Still I had more than enough pics to be going on with. K5, 31A, f8/f9, 800ASA/1600ASA.

**woodywesty** · 12-31-2016, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by kengoh

Thanks woodywesty, these are straight out of the box, no sharpening in post processing and the camera setting used is Natural which is also zero sharpness.

Thank you for replying. I have the Sigma 300mm 2.8 and 500mm 4.5 and both seem to be a hair off so I'm going to try to do some in camera adjusting. Hopefully I can get something close to the sharp focus you always have! ;-)

Kameko · 12-31-2016, 09:32 PM - **14 Likes**

I picked up my early birthday present yesterday and had to test out ASAP. A Sigma 1.4x TC to go with my new to me Sigma 500. I guess that'd make it 700mm @ f/6.3

normhead · 12-31-2016, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by Kameko

I picked up my early birthday present yesterday and had to test out ASAP. A Sigma 1.4x TC to go with my new to me Sigma 500. I guess that'd make it 700mm @ f/6.3

Now all you need is an F 1.7x AF Adapter.

**Scorpio71GR** · 12-31-2016, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Kameko

I picked up my early birthday present yesterday and had to test out ASAP. A Sigma 1.4x TC to go with my new to me Sigma 500. I guess that'd make it 700mm @ f/6.3

That is one terrific shot.

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12-29-2016, 10:27 AM - 1 Like	#24166
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by noelpolar My Flower.... Bugger Off! K-1 & DFA 150-450 at 450, iso 2000, f8, 1/250 Wow! Beautiful picture of a pissed off bird! ;-) ---------- Post added 12-29-16 at 11:41 AM ---------- Originally posted by Ducatigaz This is a male Greater Spotted Woodpecker. It came in for food that I had put out. Taken from the drivers seat of a car. K-5/FA*600mmF4ED[IF]/Eckla window mount. Nice picture of a woodpecker I've never seen. However, the ornithologists have chosen a not so obvious name for some unknown reason. I bet we could give it a more obvious name like Red Rumped something or other... When you do your bird photography book "Shooting Birds from My Car" or "Drive by Shooting" maybe you could also come up with interesting bird names? We could all come up with suggestions ;-) ---------- Post added 12-29-16 at 11:44 AM ---------- Originally posted by kengoh Both shot with K5 + Sigma 500 F4.5 White Throated Rock Thrush shot at 0.2s for iso 80 Red Wattled Lapwing Ken, your pictures with the Sigma 500mm 4.5 are razor sharp as usual. Did this lens shoot this sharp right out of the box or did you need to do a little in camera adjusting? Thanks

12-29-2016, 11:05 AM - 2 Likes	#24167
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by woodywesty However, the ornithologists have chosen a not so obvious name for some unknown reason. I bet we could give it a more obvious name like Red Rumped something or other... The rump is black, not red. It has spots and is bigger than the lesser spotted woodpecker (there's a middle-spotted as well) so that's good enough for me. What bugs me is when an interesting name is changed to something more boring - like from "Andalusian Hemipode" to "Small Button-Quail". Great shots as usual Gary.

12-29-2016, 02:21 PM - 4 Likes	#24168
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	I've been carrying camera and lens in vain on numerous sorties to the RSPB. Finally some sun after a frosty night, and a co-operative bird or two. K5, adaptall 200-500mm 31A Bunting pecking seeds off the reeds. A tit got in on the action. Snipe skating around on the ice.

12-29-2016, 04:28 PM	#24169
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Originally posted by woodywesty Ken, your pictures with the Sigma 500mm 4.5 are razor sharp as usual. Did this lens shoot this sharp right out of the box or did you need to do a little in camera adjusting? Thanks Thanks woodywesty, these are straight out of the box, no sharpening in post processing and the camera setting used is Natural which is also zero sharpness.

12-30-2016, 01:34 PM - 2 Likes	#24170
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	I went looking for the buntings again - no luck. This egret however was catching the low winter sun. K5, 31A, f9 But more bunting pics next....

12-30-2016, 03:43 PM - 6 Likes	#24171
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DA*300 @ 420mm; last 2 with DA560

12-30-2016, 04:04 PM	#24172
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,084	Originally posted by zzeitg DA*300 @ 420mm; last 2 with DA560 That's an impressive set. I especially like the swallow (swift?)

12-30-2016, 04:19 PM - 12 Likes	#24173
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	A couple from today. .

12-30-2016, 08:08 PM - 8 Likes	#24174
Kameko Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: White Rock Photos: Albums Posts: 450	Originally posted by dane.dawg A couple from today. . I love that flight shot Travis! Can't wait until we have more out this way One of my baldies from this afternoon. The juvies never look regal or majestic, at most gawky and awkward.

12-30-2016, 08:28 PM - 7 Likes	#24175
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Last few end of the year shots, Siberian Blue Robin. Gotten the juvenile shots last year. I'm so happy that managed to get this small passerine bird in more prominent blues this year, the color is nicer on this round but the lighting condition (extremly low light) is very challenging.. Siberian Blue Robin (juvenile) - 2015 Dec Siberian Blue Robin (adult bird) - 2016 Dec

12-31-2016, 01:48 PM - 4 Likes	#24176
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	Great commotion on the shoreline! At least 3 old blokes attracting the attention of passing dogwalkers and their assorted mutts and pooches with their scopes and lenses. What's up? Just a trio of snow buntings. Actually they have been around for a while, I must have heard of sightings first at least a month ago, but hadn't had any luck spotting them myself on my fairly frequent perambulations along the shore line. Anyway, I scuttled back for lens and tripod, yep still there so I was happily snapping away. Obliging birds, (actually someone had spread around some seed/nuts) good light with the sun , low over the welsh hills, peeping under the cloud cover like a well aimed studio light. Then my camera bleeped. "memory card full". Well thats never happened before, not with 16GB card. Still I had more than enough pics to be going on with. K5, 31A, f8/f9, 800ASA/1600ASA.

12-31-2016, 02:15 PM	#24177
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by kengoh Thanks woodywesty, these are straight out of the box, no sharpening in post processing and the camera setting used is Natural which is also zero sharpness. Thank you for replying. I have the Sigma 300mm 2.8 and 500mm 4.5 and both seem to be a hair off so I'm going to try to do some in camera adjusting. Hopefully I can get something close to the sharp focus you always have! ;-)

12-31-2016, 09:32 PM - 14 Likes	#24178
Kameko Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: White Rock Photos: Albums Posts: 450	I picked up my early birthday present yesterday and had to test out ASAP. A Sigma 1.4x TC to go with my new to me Sigma 500. I guess that'd make it 700mm @ f/6.3

12-31-2016, 09:40 PM	#24179
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by Kameko I picked up my early birthday present yesterday and had to test out ASAP. A Sigma 1.4x TC to go with my new to me Sigma 500. I guess that'd make it 700mm @ f/6.3 Now all you need is an F 1.7x AF Adapter.

12-31-2016, 10:01 PM	#24180
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,003	Originally posted by Kameko I picked up my early birthday present yesterday and had to test out ASAP. A Sigma 1.4x TC to go with my new to me Sigma 500. I guess that'd make it 700mm @ f/6.3 That is one terrific shot.

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