300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Kennygee · 09-19-2018, 02:20 PM - **2 Likes**

I just acquired , but have yet to receive it a very complete with case Tamron 60B. I do have a couple of questions about it that those who own , or have owned might be able to answer. There is no 112mm front filter with it, should I look for aTamron Sp like the one on e-bay or something more suited for digital? also It comes with a complete set of the 43mm drop in filters. From what I have been able to find out I do need to use the "clear' when using as it is part of the optical path. How do You insert them or is it pretty much self explanatory by flipping the lever down?
I have looked all over online and have seen any kind of owners manual for this lens. I have 4 other Adaptall lenses and have found manuals for 2 of those. I have started reading ,from the beginning this thread and not quite half-way finished. LOTS of beautiful images and info here

Thanks to all

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**marcusBMG** · 09-19-2018, 03:04 PM

That's a nice 60B, mines a bit of a "beater".
The 43mm filter screws into a holder that fits in a slot. You can see the holder in your 2nd pic, it has tamron ∅43 on it. I don't really notice any difference with or without. One filter I have been meaning to try out more is a 43mm polariser.
The large bayonet hood is protection enough for the front in use. I don't have a front filter. If you really want one then yeah the best you can get, but at 112mm that will have an ouch price tag.

Kennygee · 09-19-2018, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by marcusBMG

That's a nice 60B, mines a bit of a "beater".
The 43mm filter screws into a holder that fits in a slot. You can see the holder in your 2nd pic, it has tamron ∅43 on it. I don't really notice any difference with or without. One filter I have been meaning to try out more is a 43mm polariser.
The large bayonet hood is protection enough for the front in use. I don't have a front filter. If you really want one then yeah the best you can get, but at 112mm that will have an ouch price tag.

I have been looking at filter cost and some of the B&W UV filters are more than half the cost of the lens

I did see one Tamron SP filter that looked like it might be from the era from when the lens was made. I just don't want to mess the lens up , being some what of a klutz? at times

Thanks, Kenny. More reading and looking to do!

Kim Coxon · 09-19-2018, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kennygee

I have been looking at filter cost and some of the B&W UV filters are more than half the cost of the lens

I did see one Tamron SP filter that looked like it might be from the era from when the lens was made. I just don't want to mess the lens up , being some what of a klutz? at times

Thanks, Kenny. More reading and looking to do!

As already suggested, just leave the hood on. My 200/2.5 SMC has a nice small dent in the lip of the hood when it tipped forward on the tripod. But I can live with that.

**gaweidert** · 09-19-2018, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

A few ordinary shots taken with the DFA150-450 on a Pentax K1 (original version)

Nice shots. I am a big fan of the D FA 150-450.

normhead · 09-20-2018, 06:54 AM - **5 Likes**

Yesterday at Peck Lake
K-1 and DA*200 with the 1.4 TC. Since the images and to be heavily cropped the vignetting fo the 1.4 TC wasn't an issue.

No Raven, but I went for a walk on the trail anyway. There were a few shrroms near where the Raven was.

Halfway around I spotted this guy.

I know I could get a better, closer shot from the rock behind him, so I went back 100 meters. Looking the other way from the rock face.

OK dude, you are too close now.

I kept walking around the lake on the park trail, I got to the other side of the lake and guess who was there?

Dude, you're a friggin stalker, leave me alone already.

Ducatigaz · 09-20-2018, 12:54 PM - **6 Likes**

Here are 4 shots of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster, the first 2 were taken using a K-5/Sigma 300mm F2.8 EX DG handheld and uncropped.

These 2 shot were taken with My K-3ii/A*1200mm F8 ED[IF] on a Gitzo 5532LS again uncropped.

zzeitg · 09-20-2018, 12:57 PM - **5 Likes**

DFA 150-450

DrawsACircle · 09-20-2018, 01:04 PM

Quite a difference - a sparrow and a C17

dbs · 09-20-2018, 02:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by DrawsACircle

Quite a difference - a sparrow and a C17

They are both chubby and can fly..

Dave

**Des** · 09-20-2018, 04:51 PM - **6 Likes**

Haven't posted one of our Eastern Yellow Robins for nearly 6 months. So we're due! K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm.

**Des** · 09-20-2018, 04:54 PM - **7 Likes**

Crested Pigeon. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

**Canada_Rockies** · 09-20-2018, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Des

Crested Pigeon. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

What a neat looking bird! Thanks!

**Des** · 09-20-2018, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

What a neat looking bird! Thanks!

Thanks Albert. Yes they are striking, aren't they? One of only two of our pigeon species that has a crest (the other is the Spinifex Pigeon).

**WPRESTO** · 09-21-2018, 06:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Here are 4 shots of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster, the first 2 were taken using a K-5/Sigma 300mm F2.8 EX DG handheld and uncropped.

The flying warehouse. We are under one of the approaches to the nearby military airfield (Westover). Some weekends they practice (I think) coming and going. Windows do rattle when they go over at much less than cruising altitude.

09-19-2018, 02:20 PM - 2 Likes	#29806
Kennygee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: . Posts: 228	Tamron 60B I just acquired , but have yet to receive it a very complete with case Tamron 60B. I do have a couple of questions about it that those who own , or have owned might be able to answer. There is no 112mm front filter with it, should I look for aTamron Sp like the one on e-bay or something more suited for digital? also It comes with a complete set of the 43mm drop in filters. From what I have been able to find out I do need to use the "clear' when using as it is part of the optical path. How do You insert them or is it pretty much self explanatory by flipping the lever down? I have looked all over online and have seen any kind of owners manual for this lens. I have 4 other Adaptall lenses and have found manuals for 2 of those. I have started reading ,from the beginning this thread and not quite half-way finished. LOTS of beautiful images and info here Thanks to all Attached Images

09-19-2018, 04:38 PM	#29808
Kennygee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: . Posts: 228	Filter Cost Originally posted by marcusBMG That's a nice 60B, mines a bit of a "beater". The 43mm filter screws into a holder that fits in a slot. You can see the holder in your 2nd pic, it has tamron ∅43 on it. I don't really notice any difference with or without. One filter I have been meaning to try out more is a 43mm polariser. The large bayonet hood is protection enough for the front in use. I don't have a front filter. If you really want one then yeah the best you can get, but at 112mm that will have an ouch price tag. I have been looking at filter cost and some of the B&W UV filters are more than half the cost of the lens I did see one Tamron SP filter that looked like it might be from the era from when the lens was made. I just don't want to mess the lens up , being some what of a klutz? at times Thanks, Kenny. More reading and looking to do!

09-20-2018, 06:54 AM - 5 Likes	#29811
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Yesterday at Peck Lake K-1 and DA200 with the 1.4 TC. Since the images and to be heavily cropped the vignetting fo the 1.4 TC wasn't an issue. No Raven, but I went for a walk on the trail anyway. There were a few shrroms near where the Raven was. Halfway around I spotted this guy. I know I could get a better, closer shot from the rock behind him, so I went back 100 meters. Looking the other way from the rock face. OK dude, you are too close now. I kept walking around the lake on the park trail, I got to the other side of the lake and guess who was there? Dude, you're a friggin stalker, leave me alone already. Last edited by normhead; 09-20-2018 at 07:02 AM.*

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09-19-2018, 03:04 PM	#29807
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	That's a nice 60B, mines a bit of a "beater". The 43mm filter screws into a holder that fits in a slot. You can see the holder in your 2nd pic, it has tamron ∅43 on it. I don't really notice any difference with or without. One filter I have been meaning to try out more is a 43mm polariser. The large bayonet hood is protection enough for the front in use. I don't have a front filter. If you really want one then yeah the best you can get, but at 112mm that will have an ouch price tag.

09-19-2018, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#29809
Kim Coxon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 135	Originally posted by Kennygee I have been looking at filter cost and some of the B&W UV filters are more than half the cost of the lens I did see one Tamron SP filter that looked like it might be from the era from when the lens was made. I just don't want to mess the lens up , being some what of a klutz? at times Thanks, Kenny. More reading and looking to do! As already suggested, just leave the hood on. My 200/2.5 SMC has a nice small dent in the lip of the hood when it tipped forward on the tripod. But I can live with that.

09-19-2018, 04:53 PM	#29810
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by biz-engineer A few ordinary shots taken with the DFA150-450 on a Pentax K1 (original version) Nice shots. I am a big fan of the D FA 150-450.

09-20-2018, 12:54 PM - 6 Likes	#29812
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,500	Here are 4 shots of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster, the first 2 were taken using a K-5/Sigma 300mm F2.8 EX DG handheld and uncropped. These 2 shot were taken with My K-3ii/A*1200mm F8 ED[IF] on a Gitzo 5532LS again uncropped.

09-20-2018, 12:57 PM - 5 Likes	#29813
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DFA 150-450

09-20-2018, 01:04 PM	#29814
DrawsACircle Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ulfborg, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 434	Quite a difference - a sparrow and a C17

09-20-2018, 02:21 PM - 2 Likes	#29815
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,560	Originally posted by DrawsACircle Quite a difference - a sparrow and a C17 They are both chubby and can fly.. Dave

09-20-2018, 04:51 PM - 6 Likes	#29816
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,421	Haven't posted one of our Eastern Yellow Robins for nearly 6 months. So we're due! K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm.

09-20-2018, 04:54 PM - 7 Likes	#29817
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,421	Crested Pigeon. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

09-20-2018, 05:35 PM	#29818
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Des Crested Pigeon. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm What a neat looking bird! Thanks!

09-20-2018, 06:20 PM	#29819
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,421	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies What a neat looking bird! Thanks! Thanks Albert. Yes they are striking, aren't they? One of only two of our pigeon species that has a crest (the other is the Spinifex Pigeon).

09-21-2018, 06:00 AM - 1 Like	#29820
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,088	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Here are 4 shots of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster, the first 2 were taken using a K-5/Sigma 300mm F2.8 EX DG handheld and uncropped. The flying warehouse. We are under one of the approaches to the nearby military airfield (Westover). Some weekends they practice (I think) coming and going. Windows do rattle when they go over at much less than cruising altitude.

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