300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**rod_grant** · 09-28-2018, 10:43 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by marcusBMG

Great set Des

what he said +1

My own studies on New Holland Honeyeaters actually shows that they prefer to be shot with Pentax KP and Sigma 150-500;
(posted previously, but in the interest of science ...)

str8talk83 · 09-28-2018, 10:55 PM - **17 Likes**

**Des** · 09-29-2018, 02:26 AM

Stunning set of images Daniel. They are all excellent but the herons seem to have a 3D quality.

Originally posted by rod_grant

My own studies on New Holland Honeyeaters actually shows that they prefer to be shot with Pentax KP and Sigma 150-500;(posted previously, but in the interest of science ...)

We obviously need to keep the studies going. Nice shots Rod.

str8talk83 · 09-29-2018, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by Des

Stunning set of images Daniel. They are all excellent but the herons seem to have a 3D quality.

We obviously need to keep the studies going. Nice shots Rod.

Thanks. I find that the 200-500 creates that “look” as long as there is some distance between the subject and the background. I find the rendering nice for a zoom lens.

Arjay Bee · 09-29-2018, 03:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

Nice shots. Are the plants kangaroo paws? (For our non-Oz members, yes that really is the name of a group of plants).

Yes, Kangaroo Paw - photos taken in the gardens of a resort at Bunker Bay, Western Australia

redpit · 09-29-2018, 05:14 AM - **1 Like**

This page is packed with great shots! Congrats to all photographers!

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-29-2018, 09:24 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by str8talk83

Thanks. I find that the 200-500 creates that “look” as long as there is some distance between the subject and the background. I find the rendering nice for a zoom lens.

I tried out a D850 with the new 500 f/5.6 at my local camera store the other day. What an amazing bit of kit that is. It just blew me away at how easy it would be to carry into the woods. Yikes!

Then I got the D FA 150-450.

I just can't afford to switch.

Great pics BTW.

zzeitg · 09-29-2018, 10:19 AM - **13 Likes**

DFA 150-450

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-29-2018, 10:36 AM - **3 Likes**

A quick grab with the K-1 and D FA 150-450 at ISO 1600.

str8talk83 · 09-29-2018, 11:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I tried out a D850 with the new 500 f/5.6 at my local camera store the other day. What an amazing bit of kit that is. It just blew me away at how easy it would be to carry into the woods. Yikes!

Then I got the D FA 150-450.

I just can't afford to switch.

Great pics BTW.

Thanks

I am eyeing the 500 PF but will have to save for a long time.

Ducatigaz · 09-30-2018, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by ssf1957

Hi All, a first contribution to this group from me. I shoot with two qualifying lenses

, the FA*300 f2.8 and the D-FA 150-450mm.
Attached shot is with the 150-450 and I used a KP body.

Do you have any pictures of your FA*300mm F2.8 that you can post. I would like to change my Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG and get one instead.

Ducatigaz · 09-30-2018, 11:13 AM - **10 Likes**

A few pics from yesterday. K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Eckla window mount.

RockvilleBob · 09-30-2018, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I tried out a D850 with the new 500 f/5.6 at my local camera store the other day. What an amazing bit of kit that is. It just blew me away at how easy it would be to carry into the woods. Yikes!

Then I got the D FA 150-450.

I just can't afford to switch.

Great pics BTW.

Good to know - I am holding off for the 600 5.6 - maybe for Christmas

---------- Post added 09-30-18 at 05:08 PM ----------

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few pics from yesterday. K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Eckla window mount.

Nice shooting - I have not had a chance to try my Eckla - a combination of bad weather and my wife taking a bad fall.

Ducatigaz · 09-30-2018, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

Good to know - I am holding off for the 600 5.6 - maybe for Christmas

---------- Post added 09-30-18 at 05:08 PM ----------

Nice shooting - I have not had a chance to try my Eckla - a combination of bad weather and my wife taking a bad fall.

Sorry to hear that, send her my best wishes.

**Canada_Rockies** · 09-30-2018, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

Good to know - I am holding off for the 600 5.6 - maybe for Christmas

---------- Post added 09-30-18 at 05:08 PM ----------

Nice shooting - I have not had a chance to try my Eckla - a combination of bad weather and my wife taking a bad fall.

My wife had a bad fall two weeks ago. My sympathy goes out to you.

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09-28-2018, 10:43 PM - 5 Likes	#29881
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by marcusBMG Great set Des what he said +1 My own studies on New Holland Honeyeaters actually shows that they prefer to be shot with Pentax KP and Sigma 150-500; (posted previously, but in the interest of science ...)

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str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674

09-29-2018, 02:26 AM	#29883
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Stunning set of images Daniel. They are all excellent but the herons seem to have a 3D quality. Originally posted by rod_grant My own studies on New Holland Honeyeaters actually shows that they prefer to be shot with Pentax KP and Sigma 150-500;(posted previously, but in the interest of science ...) We obviously need to keep the studies going. Nice shots Rod.

09-29-2018, 03:24 AM	#29884
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	Originally posted by Des Stunning set of images Daniel. They are all excellent but the herons seem to have a 3D quality. We obviously need to keep the studies going. Nice shots Rod. Thanks. I find that the 200-500 creates that “look” as long as there is some distance between the subject and the background. I find the rendering nice for a zoom lens.

09-29-2018, 03:25 AM - 1 Like	#29885
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by Des Nice shots. Are the plants kangaroo paws? (For our non-Oz members, yes that really is the name of a group of plants). Yes, Kangaroo Paw - photos taken in the gardens of a resort at Bunker Bay, Western Australia

09-29-2018, 05:14 AM - 1 Like	#29886
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	This page is packed with great shots! Congrats to all photographers!

09-29-2018, 09:24 AM - 3 Likes	#29887
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Originally posted by str8talk83 Thanks. I find that the 200-500 creates that “look” as long as there is some distance between the subject and the background. I find the rendering nice for a zoom lens. I tried out a D850 with the new 500 f/5.6 at my local camera store the other day. What an amazing bit of kit that is. It just blew me away at how easy it would be to carry into the woods. Yikes! Then I got the D FA 150-450. I just can't afford to switch. Great pics BTW.

09-29-2018, 10:19 AM - 13 Likes	#29888
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DFA 150-450

09-29-2018, 10:36 AM - 3 Likes	#29889
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	A quick grab with the K-1 and D FA 150-450 at ISO 1600.

09-29-2018, 11:04 AM - 1 Like	#29890
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I tried out a D850 with the new 500 f/5.6 at my local camera store the other day. What an amazing bit of kit that is. It just blew me away at how easy it would be to carry into the woods. Yikes! Then I got the D FA 150-450. I just can't afford to switch. Great pics BTW. Thanks I am eyeing the 500 PF but will have to save for a long time.

09-30-2018, 03:49 AM	#29891
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	Originally posted by ssf1957 Hi All, a first contribution to this group from me. I shoot with two qualifying lenses , the FA300 f2.8 and the D-FA 150-450mm. Attached shot is with the 150-450 and I used a KP body. Do you have any pictures of your FA300mm F2.8 that you can post. I would like to change my Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG and get one instead.

09-30-2018, 11:13 AM - 10 Likes	#29892
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	A few pics from yesterday. K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Eckla window mount.

09-30-2018, 02:07 PM	#29893
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I tried out a D850 with the new 500 f/5.6 at my local camera store the other day. What an amazing bit of kit that is. It just blew me away at how easy it would be to carry into the woods. Yikes! Then I got the D FA 150-450. I just can't afford to switch. Great pics BTW. Good to know - I am holding off for the 600 5.6 - maybe for Christmas ---------- Post added 09-30-18 at 05:08 PM ---------- Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few pics from yesterday. K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Eckla window mount. Nice shooting - I have not had a chance to try my Eckla - a combination of bad weather and my wife taking a bad fall.

09-30-2018, 02:23 PM	#29894
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	Originally posted by RockvilleBob Good to know - I am holding off for the 600 5.6 - maybe for Christmas ---------- Post added 09-30-18 at 05:08 PM ---------- Nice shooting - I have not had a chance to try my Eckla - a combination of bad weather and my wife taking a bad fall. Sorry to hear that, send her my best wishes.

09-30-2018, 03:55 PM	#29895
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by RockvilleBob Good to know - I am holding off for the 600 5.6 - maybe for Christmas ---------- Post added 09-30-18 at 05:08 PM ---------- Nice shooting - I have not had a chance to try my Eckla - a combination of bad weather and my wife taking a bad fall. My wife had a bad fall two weeks ago. My sympathy goes out to you.