300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**aslyfox** · 05-20-2017, 03:19 PM - **4 Likes**

white water

Resolution 892 x 900 pixels
Focal Length 450.0mm (35mm equivalent: 675mm)
Exposure Time 1/500s (0.0020)
Aperture F/10.0

K 3 + HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW hand held

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Last edited by aslyfox; 05-21-2017 at 05:10 AM.

**boriscleto** · 05-20-2017, 03:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Birds were scarce today, and the views mostly distant. Wind is from the North again...

Chestnut-sided Warbler

House Wren

Goldfinch

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Red-eyed Vireo

I'm not good at ID'ing odes...

Female Scarlet Tanager

**rkappleby** · 05-20-2017, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Ok, I have a question--especially for those of you with lenses with "drop-in" filters but also front filter users

Hey Dave - I believe you lost your filter holder for your 300? were you able to find a replacement?

I just went through today's posts - wow what a lot of great shots from everyone really a pleasure, Sterby those BIF were really notable. I got some fox shots today that I am pretty eager to get processed.

**rkappleby** · 05-20-2017, 09:32 PM - **24 Likes**

From today FA*600

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Ducatigaz · 05-20-2017, 11:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Sterby

And this is where you are wrong, the K-3 AF system is very capable and precise with the right lens.
I had similar problems and then I decided to take the hassle of adjusting.
I used a nearby lamp post as target and it didn't take 5 minutes to finish and it made a big difference in my images.
Now I get mostly sharp subjects at 500mm that are 300m or more away, depending on the surrounding obstacles.

I downloaded and used this to adjust my lenses

Squit Photo

Sterby · 05-21-2017, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by rkappleby

From today FA*600

Totally mindblowing shots. Could you tell us more about how and where you took them?

---------- Post added 05-21-17 at 04:44 AM ----------

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

I downloaded and used this to adjust my lenses

Squit Photo

After the adjusting the 50-500, I though about checking my other lenses as well. For the Tamron 70-200 I used piece of broken brick that I placed on a metal mesh table in the backyard. Focusing on the brick face, the shallow angle of the metal mesh showed very well the plane of focus. I stood at around 10-15m away. Earlier on the 50-500 the lamp post was around 100m away on a planked fence, again showing a clean scale for the plane of focus.
I had a similar focusing chart printed out but I thought adjusting focus in closer distance might not give a linear reliability at long distance, so I looked for bigger "scales" that I didn't have to print and assemble.

**boriscleto** · 05-21-2017, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

I downloaded and used this to adjust my lenses

Squit Photo

I just bought a focus chart on evilBay ($1.69 direct from China, expected delivery sometime in July or August...)

I just wonder how much use it will be for the lil'Bigma...

Ducatigaz · 05-21-2017, 05:37 AM - **5 Likes**

More House Martins and a Swallow. K-3ii/FA*600mmF4ED[IF]/Eckla window mount

**jacamar** · 05-21-2017, 05:51 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by boriscleto

I just bought a focus chart on evilBay ($1.69 direct from China, expected delivery sometime in July or August...)

Don't forget Yvon Bourque's free charts and instructions available here:

AFcharts.pdf - Google Drive

Kevriano · 05-21-2017, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by rkappleby

From today FA*600

Fantastic

**rkappleby** · 05-21-2017, 11:13 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Sterby

Totally mindblowing shots. Could you tell us more about how and where you took them?

Thank you for the comment - It was rather interesting how I happened on these foxes, I was outside a home in the small town of Pincher Creek, Alberta, a couple of days ago and a fellow came out of his home and he had a ring flash on his camera. I commented that it appeared he was doing some macro shooting and the conversation went from there. I happened to have my camera with my Sig 500 sitting on the seat of my vehicle - that is where it pretty much lives

- when we starting talking about wildlife photography he told me I really needed to check out the fox den that was just a short walk from his home. Well I pretty much ran over and was able to find the kits and I got a few shots. I returned yesterday, we had a bit of haze which made for much better lighting. I set up about 75 feet from the closest den entrance and watched the kits as they played around. I did not expect that Mom would come anywhere near while I was there but suddenly one of the kits started running up the hill behind the den and as I looked up, there was Mom and if looks could kill... I had no hide so I just kept my face behind the camera and after a while she hesitantly made her way down towards the den. I have never kept so still and as she met her brood I was able to get a lot of shots. I was very pleased with the one I got of her leaping in the air. She had left the den area and went back up the hill to sit and watch me from about 300 feet. As she sat her attention turned towards some thing moving in the grass and she began to stalk. I thought she would probably leap as I have watched them hunt before so I focused on a spot about ten feet in front of her and - well every now and then things work out. It was simply amazing to watch the interaction between Mom and the kits the love and adoration was palpable. What an great day I'm still just in awe.

Here is one of Mom when the first kit greeted her - she was not thrilled to find me there...

Inteligente · 05-21-2017, 12:43 PM - **8 Likes**

Turdus pilaris (Дрозд - рябинник)

Pentax K5-IIs + DA300+Kenko 1.5x

**dadipentak** · 05-21-2017, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by rkappleby

Hey Dave - I believe you lost your filter holder for your 300? were you able to find a replacement?

Nope, fortunately, the lack of that filter doesn't seem to make a big difference in IQ so I've just covered the slot with...yep, you guessed it...duct tape

. The lens deserves better though so if any one has a lead on where I might find a filter holder for a FA*300/2.8, I'd sure appreciate hearing about it!

I'm envious of that fox series--real nice!

normhead · 05-21-2017, 01:57 PM - **11 Likes**

A friend with cancer asked me for American Goldfinch pictures....

You gotta do what you gotta do...

normhead · 05-21-2017, 05:44 PM - **8 Likes**

Yesterday I got my first ever close ups of a female Redwinged Blackbird... I know , I know, everyone else already has one, but, new to me....

Someone different off in the bushes.

A K-1 image.

On my favourite stump... looking around.

05-20-2017, 03:42 PM - 2 Likes	#25712
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	Birds were scarce today, and the views mostly distant. Wind is from the North again... Chestnut-sided Warbler House Wren Goldfinch Eastern Wood-Pewee Red-eyed Vireo I'm not good at ID'ing odes... Female Scarlet Tanager Last edited by boriscleto; 05-20-2017 at 08:48 PM.

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05-20-2017, 08:40 PM	#25713
rkappleby Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Crowsnest Pass Alberta Posts: 648	Originally posted by dadipentak Ok, I have a question--especially for those of you with lenses with "drop-in" filters but also front filter users Hey Dave - I believe you lost your filter holder for your 300? were you able to find a replacement? I just went through today's posts - wow what a lot of great shots from everyone really a pleasure, Sterby those BIF were really notable. I got some fox shots today that I am pretty eager to get processed.

05-20-2017, 11:44 PM - 2 Likes	#25715
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,500	Originally posted by Sterby And this is where you are wrong, the K-3 AF system is very capable and precise with the right lens. I had similar problems and then I decided to take the hassle of adjusting. I used a nearby lamp post as target and it didn't take 5 minutes to finish and it made a big difference in my images. Now I get mostly sharp subjects at 500mm that are 300m or more away, depending on the surrounding obstacles. I downloaded and used this to adjust my lenses Squit Photo

05-21-2017, 04:13 AM	#25716
Sterby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tarján Photos: Albums Posts: 140	Originally posted by rkappleby From today FA*600 Totally mindblowing shots. Could you tell us more about how and where you took them? ---------- Post added 05-21-17 at 04:44 AM ---------- Originally posted by Ducatigaz I downloaded and used this to adjust my lenses Squit Photo After the adjusting the 50-500, I though about checking my other lenses as well. For the Tamron 70-200 I used piece of broken brick that I placed on a metal mesh table in the backyard. Focusing on the brick face, the shallow angle of the metal mesh showed very well the plane of focus. I stood at around 10-15m away. Earlier on the 50-500 the lamp post was around 100m away on a planked fence, again showing a clean scale for the plane of focus. I had a similar focusing chart printed out but I thought adjusting focus in closer distance might not give a linear reliability at long distance, so I looked for bigger "scales" that I didn't have to print and assemble.

05-21-2017, 05:29 AM	#25717
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	Originally posted by Ducatigaz I downloaded and used this to adjust my lenses Squit Photo I just bought a focus chart on evilBay ($1.69 direct from China, expected delivery sometime in July or August...) I just wonder how much use it will be for the lil'Bigma...

05-21-2017, 05:37 AM - 5 Likes	#25718
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,500	More House Martins and a Swallow. K-3ii/FA*600mmF4ED[IF]/Eckla window mount

05-21-2017, 05:51 AM - 2 Likes	#25719
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by boriscleto I just bought a focus chart on evilBay ($1.69 direct from China, expected delivery sometime in July or August...) Don't forget Yvon Bourque's free charts and instructions available here: AFcharts.pdf - Google Drive

05-21-2017, 06:44 AM	#25720
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472	Originally posted by rkappleby From today FA*600 Fantastic

05-21-2017, 12:43 PM - 8 Likes	#25722
Inteligente Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Cherkassy Posts: 56	Turdus pilaris (Дрозд - рябинник) Pentax K5-IIs + DA300+Kenko 1.5x

05-21-2017, 12:52 PM	#25723
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by rkappleby Hey Dave - I believe you lost your filter holder for your 300? were you able to find a replacement? Nope, fortunately, the lack of that filter doesn't seem to make a big difference in IQ so I've just covered the slot with...yep, you guessed it...duct tape . The lens deserves better though so if any one has a lead on where I might find a filter holder for a FA*300/2.8, I'd sure appreciate hearing about it! I'm envious of that fox series--real nice!

05-21-2017, 01:57 PM - 11 Likes	#25724
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	A friend with cancer asked me for American Goldfinch pictures.... You gotta do what you gotta do...

05-21-2017, 05:44 PM - 8 Likes	#25725
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Yesterday I got my first ever close ups of a female Redwinged Blackbird... I know , I know, everyone else already has one, but, new to me.... Someone different off in the bushes. A K-1 image. On my favourite stump... looking around.

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