300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**aslyfox** · 10-11-2017, 06:52 PM - **1 Like**

chimpanzees photographed today at the Kansas City Zoo

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**rkappleby** · 10-11-2017, 09:29 PM - **7 Likes**

I got pretty close to this guy K3 FA600

kengoh · 10-11-2017, 11:08 PM - **14 Likes**

Silver-eared Mesia shot with K5 + Sigma 500 F4.5

**WPRESTO** · 10-12-2017, 03:57 AM - **4 Likes**

Following kengoh is like being the kid with a wagon and shovel who follows the mounted police in a parade. All the glory came before. Oh well.

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Ducatigaz · 10-12-2017, 06:50 AM - **5 Likes**

Meadow Pipit
K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Eckla window mount.

**jacamar** · 10-12-2017, 08:25 AM - **4 Likes**

There are huge numbers of geese and cranes migrating through the Midwest right now (these are from southern Saskatchewan). The Geese are mostly Snows, with smaller numbers of Canada, Ross's and White-fronted. The Snow Geese are in two forms - white and "blue" (grey with white heads). The young ones have dark heads. They are very skittish, taking flight as soon as a vehicle approaches, so it was a challenge to photograph them and some of these are major crops. All taken with K-3 and DA*300mm, with and without the 1.4xTC.

Cranes to follow.

Sterby · 10-12-2017, 11:03 AM

Just noticed there is a used D-FA 150-450 at SRS Microsystems, if anyone is interested.

**marcusBMG** · 10-12-2017, 02:02 PM - **5 Likes**

K5 + adaptall 60B 300mm f2.8 + 1.4x tc sigma APO (I have been posting some comparison test pics between 1.4x tc's here ). This combo is heavier and less convenient to carry than the FD 400mm + NX20, that fits conveniently in an old jessop tripod bag and I can just grab it and throw it over my shoulder. But it takes pretty good pics.
I don't tend to have much luck photographically along the coastal path. But there were lots of curlews:

And sheep!

And ducks!

And a black headed gull, now with (almost) winter plumage.

Cormorant at the RSPB, big crop (X-post with adaptall lens club)

**WPRESTO** · 10-12-2017, 03:58 PM - **1 Like**

Finch on the feeder.

**tduell** · 10-12-2017, 09:26 PM - **7 Likes**

Here's another to be going on with...
Rainbow Bee-eaters at Caloundra.
K-3 II, 150-450. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

**WPRESTO** · 10-13-2017, 03:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Fancy birds above, plain bird from me. But, it is cute.

**jacamar** · 10-13-2017, 06:23 AM - **11 Likes**

Sandhill Cranes

IMGP0449 by Steve, on Flickr

IMGP0030 by Steve, on Flickr

The "target bird" for our trip - Whooping Cranes. Although they are increasing in numbers the wild population is still only 4-500. They were about 400 yards away so quite a test for my K-3 and DA* 300mm plus 1.4xTC
Here's the family group of 3 with some Sandhills.

IMGP0195A by Steve, on Flickr

**rkappleby** · 10-13-2017, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

The "target bird" for our trip - Whooping Cranes.

That is pretty awesome, where about were you to see the Whoopers?

**aslyfox** · 10-13-2017, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by rkappleby

. . . where about were you to see the Whoopers?

Burger King perhaps

**jacamar** · 10-13-2017, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by rkappleby

That is pretty awesome, where about were you to see the Whoopers?

Thanks Robert - we spent 2 1/2 days cruising the back roads east and south of Saskatoon - the Whoopers were near Meacham, to the east of the City.
The restaurants are great in Saskatoon - just the one hamburger, and not a "Whopper".

10-12-2017, 02:02 PM - 5 Likes	#26633
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	K5 + adaptall 60B 300mm f2.8 + 1.4x tc sigma APO (I have been posting some comparison test pics between 1.4x tc's here ). This combo is heavier and less convenient to carry than the FD 400mm + NX20, that fits conveniently in an old jessop tripod bag and I can just grab it and throw it over my shoulder. But it takes pretty good pics. I don't tend to have much luck photographically along the coastal path. But there were lots of curlews: And sheep! And ducks! And a black headed gull, now with (almost) winter plumage. Cormorant at the RSPB, big crop (X-post with adaptall lens club) Last edited by marcusBMG; 10-12-2017 at 03:30 PM.

10-12-2017, 03:58 PM - 1 Like	#26634
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Finch on the feeder. Attached Images

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Fancy birds above, plain bird from me. But, it is cute. Attached Images

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jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	There are huge numbers of geese and cranes migrating through the Midwest right now (these are from southern Saskatchewan). The Geese are mostly Snows, with smaller numbers of Canada, Ross's and White-fronted. The Snow Geese are in two forms - white and "blue" (grey with white heads). The young ones have dark heads. They are very skittish, taking flight as soon as a vehicle approaches, so it was a challenge to photograph them and some of these are major crops. All taken with K-3 and DA*300mm, with and without the 1.4xTC. Cranes to follow.

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Sterby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tarján Photos: Albums Posts: 140	Just noticed there is a used D-FA 150-450 at SRS Microsystems, if anyone is interested.

10-13-2017, 06:23 AM - 11 Likes	#26637
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Sandhill Cranes IMGP0449 by Steve, on Flickr IMGP0030 by Steve, on Flickr The "target bird" for our trip - Whooping Cranes. Although they are increasing in numbers the wild population is still only 4-500. They were about 400 yards away so quite a test for my K-3 and DA* 300mm plus 1.4xTC Here's the family group of 3 with some Sandhills. IMGP0195A by Steve, on Flickr

10-13-2017, 07:03 AM	#26638
rkappleby Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Crowsnest Pass Alberta Posts: 648	Originally posted by jacamar The "target bird" for our trip - Whooping Cranes. That is pretty awesome, where about were you to see the Whoopers?

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by rkappleby . . . where about were you to see the Whoopers? Burger King perhaps

10-13-2017, 07:36 AM	#26640
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by rkappleby That is pretty awesome, where about were you to see the Whoopers? Thanks Robert - we spent 2 1/2 days cruising the back roads east and south of Saskatoon - the Whoopers were near Meacham, to the east of the City. The restaurants are great in Saskatoon - just the one hamburger, and not a "Whopper".

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