300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**luftfluss** · 01-26-2017, 09:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Not much shooting/much to shoot lately, but I still practice when I can. I think I've determined that I can reliably shoot my A400 + 1.4x-L at 1/250s with good technique, shooting a brief burst of 4 or 5 frames and at least 2 sharp.

Mallards @ 30 yards

**Weevil** · 01-26-2017, 11:15 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by luftfluss

@derekkite - wonderful shots. Yes, the first weasel is definitely a mink, as other have said. Minks have more slender, pointier heads than otters. The white on his jaw and chest is interesting - I wonder if he's an escapee or former pet.

I too confirm it is a mink...
Like these

Fishers live more in wooden area, chasing squirrels, rabbits, and martens

Pentaxians · 01-27-2017, 12:25 AM - **9 Likes**

A Little spiderhunter. My lifer and gotten few days ago while having the Chinese new year holidays at mother my in law place at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

kengoh · 01-27-2017, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

A Little spiderhunter. My lifer and gotten few days ago while having the Chinese new year holidays at mother my in law place at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Congrats Luis.

**ivanvernon** · 01-27-2017, 04:59 AM

It seems there are several models of the Takumar 300mm. In Pentax Forum lens reviews, Model 1 is reviewed poorly and Model 2 quite high. This lens comes up from time to time on eBay, but I have no idea how to determine which model is being offered, and the sellers seem also to have no idea. Wondering if anyone who has detailed experience with these lenses can tell me what to look for, particularly what questions to ask the sellers in order to ascertain which model is up for sale?

noelpolar · 01-27-2017, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Outstanding capture. It also speaks volumes for IQ of the 150~450.

Thankyou!

---------- Post added 27-01-17 at 10:31 PM ----------

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

Love the colors!
That 150-450 really proving itself!

It's a solid lens!

---------- Post added 27-01-17 at 10:32 PM ----------

Originally posted by luftfluss

Wish I had dat lens.

Wish I had ur skillz.

Thankyou....

**luftfluss** · 01-27-2017, 06:51 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

It seems there are several models of the Takumar 300mm. In Pentax Forum lens reviews, Model 1 is reviewed poorly and Model 2 quite high. This lens comes up from time to time on eBay, but I have no idea how to determine which model is being offered, and the sellers seem also to have no idea. Wondering if anyone who has detailed experience with these lenses can tell me what to look for, particularly what questions to ask the sellers in order to ascertain which model is up for sale?

Is this to collect, or to use? I wouldn't go for either model, as they are even heavier than the A 400/5.6. The Super Takumar and SMC are the way to go. I had the SuperTak 300/4 and it's very nice and sharp, although CA can be problematic. I sold mine to finance the A400, but I do miss it.

shot at f/5.6

Ducatigaz · 01-27-2017, 08:11 AM - **13 Likes**

A few more shots from my car. K-5/FA*600mmF4ED[IF]/Eckla window mount.
This Stoat was so close that I was unable to get him all in shot.

normhead · 01-27-2017, 11:29 AM - **6 Likes**

From my backyard blind.

K-3 and Tamron SP AF 300mm 2.8 LD [IF] and F 1.7x AF Adapter (510mm, ƒ4.5)
(there's an F 1.7x in the market place at a great price.)

640 ISO, ƒ5.6 AV (1/160s to 1/500s)

Using primes you have to guess what you are going to shoot. Right now I have a hundred or so Goldfinches out there.

When you set up for Goldfinches, even a little downy woodpecker fills the frame.

And of course there were the prerequisite squirrels....
King Squirrel is back. He comes to the closest to me tree stump, climbs up and looks in the window at me. "Dude, is there going to be peanuts today?" Unfortunately closer than minimum focusing distance.

And the second in command among squirrels at the far end of the feeder.

**jacamar** · 01-27-2017, 03:33 PM - **15 Likes**

Just back from a week of warmth and sunshine in Florida. I never tire of photographing the water birds down there.

Great Egret

Snowy Egret

Roseate Spoonbills

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

American White Pelican

Tricolored Heron

Anhinga

White ibis

All shot with K-3, DA*300mm + 1.4x TC

**WPRESTO** · 01-27-2017, 04:58 PM - **3 Likes**

Hang some suet sacks out a few days back which brought in chickadees and nuthatches. This pair is apparently not on chirping terms. Taken with a very old Nikon 600mm f5.6 EDIF. DOF is painfully shallow with this lens.

**luftfluss** · 01-27-2017, 08:50 PM

@Ducatigaz - love that adorable stoat.
@normhead - my fave is the squirrel, such a cute little fella.
@jacamar - that Anhinga is a winner! An amazing shot, really enjoyed your entire series.
@wpresto - that needs to be on a Valentine's Day card, I think.

**luftfluss** · 01-27-2017, 08:53 PM - **9 Likes**

This morning there was a brief wink of weak sunlight, and I managed to get a few mallards.

Later on we had that weird cloudiness where half of the sky is brilliant white, and the other half is dark and threatening. Got mommy, daddy, and child swans.

Both shots A 400/5.6 + 1.4x-L

**BigDave** · 01-27-2017, 08:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jacamar

Just back from a week of warmth and sunshine in Florida. I never tire of photographing the water birds down there. Great Egret

The first one in this series is by far the best. Exceptional catch of the action!

**Weevil** · 01-27-2017, 09:05 PM - **27 Likes**

Got out today (finally!) and found a lifer!
Good Light was not there, but at least the snow adds a little plus!

Pentax K-1 + FA*250-600 @ 250mm, f6.3, 1/1250s, 4000 ISO

Chouette lapone / Great Grey Owl [Strix nebulosa] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr

01-27-2017, 04:59 AM	#24425
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Which model of Takumar 300mm? It seems there are several models of the Takumar 300mm. In Pentax Forum lens reviews, Model 1 is reviewed poorly and Model 2 quite high. This lens comes up from time to time on eBay, but I have no idea how to determine which model is being offered, and the sellers seem also to have no idea. Wondering if anyone who has detailed experience with these lenses can tell me what to look for, particularly what questions to ask the sellers in order to ascertain which model is up for sale?

01-27-2017, 11:29 AM - 6 Likes	#24429
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	From my backyard blind. K-3 and Tamron SP AF 300mm 2.8 LD [IF] and F 1.7x AF Adapter (510mm, ƒ4.5) (there's an F 1.7x in the market place at a great price.) 640 ISO, ƒ5.6 AV (1/160s to 1/500s) Using primes you have to guess what you are going to shoot. Right now I have a hundred or so Goldfinches out there. When you set up for Goldfinches, even a little downy woodpecker fills the frame. And of course there were the prerequisite squirrels.... King Squirrel is back. He comes to the closest to me tree stump, climbs up and looks in the window at me. "Dude, is there going to be peanuts today?" Unfortunately closer than minimum focusing distance. And the second in command among squirrels at the far end of the feeder. Last edited by normhead; 01-27-2017 at 01:48 PM.

01-27-2017, 08:53 PM - 9 Likes	#24433
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	This morning there was a brief wink of weak sunlight, and I managed to get a few mallards. Later on we had that weird cloudiness where half of the sky is brilliant white, and the other half is dark and threatening. Got mommy, daddy, and child swans. Both shots A 400/5.6 + 1.4x-L Last edited by luftfluss; 01-27-2017 at 09:24 PM.

01-27-2017, 09:05 PM - 27 Likes	#24435
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	Got out today (finally!) and found a lifer! Good Light was not there, but at least the snow adds a little plus! Pentax K-1 + FA250-600 @ 250mm, f6.3, 1/1250s, 4000 ISO Chouette lapone / Great Grey Owl [Strix nebulosa] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr Last edited by Weevil; 01-27-2017 at 11:15 PM.*

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01-26-2017, 09:53 PM - 2 Likes	#24421
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Not much shooting/much to shoot lately, but I still practice when I can. I think I've determined that I can reliably shoot my A400 + 1.4x-L at 1/250s with good technique, shooting a brief burst of 4 or 5 frames and at least 2 sharp. Mallards @ 30 yards

01-26-2017, 11:15 PM - 6 Likes	#24422
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	Originally posted by luftfluss @derekkite - wonderful shots. Yes, the first weasel is definitely a mink, as other have said. Minks have more slender, pointier heads than otters. The white on his jaw and chest is interesting - I wonder if he's an escapee or former pet. I too confirm it is a mink... Like these Fishers live more in wooden area, chasing squirrels, rabbits, and martens

01-27-2017, 12:25 AM - 9 Likes	#24423
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	A Little spiderhunter. My lifer and gotten few days ago while having the Chinese new year holidays at mother my in law place at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

01-27-2017, 04:15 AM	#24424
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Originally posted by Pentaxians A Little spiderhunter. My lifer and gotten few days ago while having the Chinese new year holidays at mother my in law place at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Congrats Luis.

01-27-2017, 05:00 AM	#24426
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by WPRESTO Outstanding capture. It also speaks volumes for IQ of the 150~450. Thankyou! ---------- Post added 27-01-17 at 10:31 PM ---------- Originally posted by UserAccessDenied Love the colors! That 150-450 really proving itself! It's a solid lens! ---------- Post added 27-01-17 at 10:32 PM ---------- Originally posted by luftfluss Wish I had dat lens. Wish I had ur skillz. Thankyou....

01-27-2017, 06:51 AM - 5 Likes	#24427
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by ivanvernon It seems there are several models of the Takumar 300mm. In Pentax Forum lens reviews, Model 1 is reviewed poorly and Model 2 quite high. This lens comes up from time to time on eBay, but I have no idea how to determine which model is being offered, and the sellers seem also to have no idea. Wondering if anyone who has detailed experience with these lenses can tell me what to look for, particularly what questions to ask the sellers in order to ascertain which model is up for sale? Is this to collect, or to use? I wouldn't go for either model, as they are even heavier than the A 400/5.6. The Super Takumar and SMC are the way to go. I had the SuperTak 300/4 and it's very nice and sharp, although CA can be problematic. I sold mine to finance the A400, but I do miss it. shot at f/5.6

01-27-2017, 08:11 AM - 13 Likes	#24428
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,503	A few more shots from my car. K-5/FA*600mmF4ED[IF]/Eckla window mount. This Stoat was so close that I was unable to get him all in shot.

01-27-2017, 03:33 PM - 15 Likes	#24430
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Just back from a week of warmth and sunshine in Florida. I never tire of photographing the water birds down there. Great Egret Snowy Egret Roseate Spoonbills Yellow-crowned Night Heron American White Pelican Tricolored Heron Anhinga White ibis All shot with K-3, DA*300mm + 1.4x TC

01-27-2017, 08:50 PM	#24432
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	@Ducatigaz - love that adorable stoat. @normhead - my fave is the squirrel, such a cute little fella. @jacamar - that Anhinga is a winner! An amazing shot, really enjoyed your entire series. @wpresto - that needs to be on a Valentine's Day card, I think.

01-27-2017, 08:53 PM - 1 Like	#24434
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by jacamar Just back from a week of warmth and sunshine in Florida. I never tire of photographing the water birds down there. Great Egret The first one in this series is by far the best. Exceptional catch of the action!