300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

siva.ss.kumar · 10-22-2018, 09:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by redpit

A snake-eagle in flight. I love these birds.

Me too.
We (south India) have Short toed snake eagle and Crested Serpent Eagle

redpit · 10-22-2018, 10:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Me too.
We (south India) have Short toed snake eagle and Crested Serpent Eagle

I hadn’t done much bird watching until the last 4 years, so now I’m trying to observe those birds and I hope I’ll get some nice photos too. If you have any samples please show us some

**WPRESTO** · 10-22-2018, 12:16 PM - **5 Likes**

Helmeted guinea fowl, out on a limb, somewhat unusual as they generally forage on the ground in groups. This one was making a racket, probably looking for a mate.

**WPRESTO** · 10-22-2018, 12:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few recent shots taken with my K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]

Top notch as always.

**alfa75ts** · 10-22-2018, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

When I first glanced at the text I thought 700-800mm was the lens you used, and thought maybe your were imprudent not to use something longer.

K3, DA*300, 1.4 TC. so ± 630mm. Both too long and not long enough

Head on shots were from about 3 metres/yards. I probably could have stayed there while it went past (snakes are mostly dangerous when startled or threatened) but why take chances.

mohb · 10-22-2018, 02:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

These are both excellent Mohammed, but the bee shot particularly stands out. Don't see 300mm+ plus lenses used for macro-type shots like this very often - the minimum focus distance makes it difficult

Thanks Des, I have only just got this lens and am experimenting , I don't do much wildlife or birds (it was bought for cricket) so I need alternatives for the winter months and it seems to work well at minimum focus of 1.4m

Ronald Oakes · 10-23-2018, 09:27 AM - **5 Likes**

Decided to fix my SMC-K 400mm 5.6 lens I got for $25 bucks at the Flea Market.
Internal round baffle was loose in the barrel so I removed it , drilled new holes in it, and put it at the rear of the lens right in front of the mount.
Then a near complete disassembly and cleaning of the middle element that had mildew on it , and a good going over of both the front elements.
Rear mount was missing 4 of the 5 screws so borrowed a couple from a Rikenon P 28mm lens.....Perfect.
Threw my home made tripod mount from the 300mm Takumar on it and it fits.
First couple shots look good....to me anyway.

K-r and SOOC Jpgs.

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str8talk83 · 10-23-2018, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by redpit

A snake-eagle in flight. I love these birds.

I really like the colors on this bird. Great shot!

**Canada_Rockies** · 10-23-2018, 09:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Decided to fix my SMC-K 400mm 5.6 lens I got for $25 bucks at the Flea Market.
Internal round baffle was loose in the barrel so I removed it , drilled new holes in it, and put it at the rear of the lens right in front of the mount.
Then a near complete disassembly and cleaning of the middle element that had mildew on it , and a good going over of both the front elements.
Rear mount was missing 4 of the 5 screws so borrowed a couple from a Rikenon P 28mm lens.....Perfect.
Threw my home made tripod mount from the 300mm Takumar on it and it fits.
First couple shots look good....to me anyway.

K-r and SOOC Jpgs.

Pretty good for a $25 lens! Well done.

**mattb123** · 10-23-2018, 09:46 AM - **11 Likes**

I'm really liking this 645 A* 300/4 when the shot calls for it. I replaced a 67 300/4 with it and rendering is very similar but the 645 version is quite a bit smaller and lighter. It was a bit more than $25, lol!

str8talk83 · 10-23-2018, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

I'm really liking this 645 A* 300/4 when the shot calls for it. I replaced a 67 300/4 with it and rendering is very similar but the 645 version is quite a bit smaller and lighter.

Nice telephoto landscape!

**Canada_Rockies** · 10-23-2018, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

I'm really liking this 645 A* 300/4 when the shot calls for it. I replaced a 67 300/4 with it and rendering is very similar but the 645 version is quite a bit smaller and lighter. It was a bit more than $25, lol!

I bet it was QUITE A BIT more than $25

**mattb123** · 10-23-2018, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by str8talk83

Nice telephoto landscape!

Thanks, my plan was to include the rising nearly full moon among those peaks but the clouds prevented that. Maybe I can catch it tonight but the forecast isn't looking favorable.

---------- Post added 10-23-18 at 11:46 AM ----------

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I bet it was QUITE A BIT more than $25

Yes, significantly more than $25 but it also came with a matched 1.4x TC and I think it was a good value.

**dadipentak** · 10-24-2018, 05:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Decided to fix my SMC-K 400mm 5.6 lens I got for $25 bucks at the Flea Market.

Well done! Rescuing vintage primo lenses is a good thing to do. Also props for being able to do it.

**swip** · 10-24-2018, 06:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Amur paradise flycatcher, a subspecies of Asian paradise flycatcher, winter migrant to South East Asia. Too bad that haven't got a chance to see it in long tail during the mating season.

Wonderful shots of a wonderful bird.

---------- Post added 10-24-18 at 09:56 AM ----------

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Decided to fix my SMC-K 400mm 5.6 lens I got for $25 bucks at the Flea Market.
Internal round baffle was loose in the barrel so I removed it , drilled new holes in it, and put it at the rear of the lens right in front of the mount.
Then a near complete disassembly and cleaning of the middle element that had mildew on it , and a good going over of both the front elements.
Rear mount was missing 4 of the 5 screws so borrowed a couple from a Rikenon P 28mm lens.....Perfect.
Threw my home made tripod mount from the 300mm Takumar on it and it fits.
First couple shots look good....to me anyway.

K-r and SOOC Jpgs.

I wish I have your skills to rescue lens like this. The images are great.

10-23-2018, 09:46 AM - 11 Likes	#30025
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I'm really liking this 645 A* 300/4 when the shot calls for it. I replaced a 67 300/4 with it and rendering is very similar but the 645 version is quite a bit smaller and lighter. It was a bit more than $25, lol! Last edited by mattb123; 10-23-2018 at 09:57 AM.

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10-22-2018, 09:19 AM - 1 Like	#30016
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	Originally posted by redpit A snake-eagle in flight. I love these birds. Me too. We (south India) have Short toed snake eagle and Crested Serpent Eagle

10-22-2018, 10:37 AM - 1 Like	#30017
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Me too. We (south India) have Short toed snake eagle and Crested Serpent Eagle I hadn’t done much bird watching until the last 4 years, so now I’m trying to observe those birds and I hope I’ll get some nice photos too. If you have any samples please show us some

10-22-2018, 12:18 PM - 1 Like	#30019
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few recent shots taken with my K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF] Top notch as always.

10-22-2018, 12:39 PM	#30020
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by WPRESTO When I first glanced at the text I thought 700-800mm was the lens you used, and thought maybe your were imprudent not to use something longer. K3, DA*300, 1.4 TC. so ± 630mm. Both too long and not long enough Head on shots were from about 3 metres/yards. I probably could have stayed there while it went past (snakes are mostly dangerous when startled or threatened) but why take chances.

10-22-2018, 02:15 PM - 1 Like	#30021
mohb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,912	Originally posted by Des These are both excellent Mohammed, but the bee shot particularly stands out. Don't see 300mm+ plus lenses used for macro-type shots like this very often - the minimum focus distance makes it difficult Thanks Des, I have only just got this lens and am experimenting , I don't do much wildlife or birds (it was bought for cricket) so I need alternatives for the winter months and it seems to work well at minimum focus of 1.4m

10-23-2018, 09:36 AM	#30023
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	Originally posted by redpit A snake-eagle in flight. I love these birds. I really like the colors on this bird. Great shot!

10-23-2018, 09:39 AM - 1 Like	#30024
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Decided to fix my SMC-K 400mm 5.6 lens I got for $25 bucks at the Flea Market. Internal round baffle was loose in the barrel so I removed it , drilled new holes in it, and put it at the rear of the lens right in front of the mount. Then a near complete disassembly and cleaning of the middle element that had mildew on it , and a good going over of both the front elements. Rear mount was missing 4 of the 5 screws so borrowed a couple from a Rikenon P 28mm lens.....Perfect. Threw my home made tripod mount from the 300mm Takumar on it and it fits. First couple shots look good....to me anyway. K-r and SOOC Jpgs. Pretty good for a $25 lens! Well done.

10-23-2018, 09:50 AM	#30026
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	Originally posted by mattb123 I'm really liking this 645 A* 300/4 when the shot calls for it. I replaced a 67 300/4 with it and rendering is very similar but the 645 version is quite a bit smaller and lighter. Nice telephoto landscape!

10-23-2018, 10:26 AM	#30027
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by mattb123 I'm really liking this 645 A* 300/4 when the shot calls for it. I replaced a 67 300/4 with it and rendering is very similar but the 645 version is quite a bit smaller and lighter. It was a bit more than $25, lol! I bet it was QUITE A BIT more than $25

10-23-2018, 10:41 AM	#30028
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by str8talk83 Nice telephoto landscape! Thanks, my plan was to include the rising nearly full moon among those peaks but the clouds prevented that. Maybe I can catch it tonight but the forecast isn't looking favorable. ---------- Post added 10-23-18 at 11:46 AM ---------- Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I bet it was QUITE A BIT more than $25 Yes, significantly more than $25 but it also came with a matched 1.4x TC and I think it was a good value.

10-24-2018, 05:53 AM - 1 Like	#30029
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Decided to fix my SMC-K 400mm 5.6 lens I got for $25 bucks at the Flea Market. Well done! Rescuing vintage primo lenses is a good thing to do. Also props for being able to do it.

10-24-2018, 06:52 AM - 2 Likes	#30030
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by Pentaxians Amur paradise flycatcher, a subspecies of Asian paradise flycatcher, winter migrant to South East Asia. Too bad that haven't got a chance to see it in long tail during the mating season. Wonderful shots of a wonderful bird. ---------- Post added 10-24-18 at 09:56 AM ---------- Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Decided to fix my SMC-K 400mm 5.6 lens I got for $25 bucks at the Flea Market. Internal round baffle was loose in the barrel so I removed it , drilled new holes in it, and put it at the rear of the lens right in front of the mount. Then a near complete disassembly and cleaning of the middle element that had mildew on it , and a good going over of both the front elements. Rear mount was missing 4 of the 5 screws so borrowed a couple from a Rikenon P 28mm lens.....Perfect. Threw my home made tripod mount from the 300mm Takumar on it and it fits. First couple shots look good....to me anyway. K-r and SOOC Jpgs. I wish I have your skills to rescue lens like this. The images are great.