300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Pentikonian · 10-26-2019, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

That's a delightful snap.

Thanks!

Pentaxians · 10-26-2019, 10:49 PM - **8 Likes**

Trying out the DFA 150-450mm at wide open F5.6, ISO 400, 1/320, picture turn out to be very good, and sharp on my K70. Many thanks to another pentaxian's James let me trying out his lens this morning.

Adult Tiger Shrike:

Pentikonian · 10-26-2019, 10:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mike L

The Superb Parrot is a threatened species. They are relatively common around Canberra and my house is close to a breeding area so I often hear them flying over but I've never managed a decent shot of a male before. Recently there was a group of 100+ feeding on a newly spray seeded building site less than 500 metres from my front door, of course I couldn't get there at the right time and it looked like I missed out. I got lucky with a small group a few days later when I was on my way to the shops, a quick dash back home for the camera paid off.

I started of cautiously so I didn't spook them

but I slowly managed to creep to within 10-15 metres

big crop

All shot with the K3 and DFA 150-450, wide open at 1600 ISO

Colorful birds! Nicely done.

**rod_grant** · 10-27-2019, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by Mike L

The Superb Parrot is a threatened species.

Well done.
Parrots on the ground spook easily in my experience.
Good stealthy work.

**rod_grant** · 10-27-2019, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Trying out the DFA 150-450mm

Nice.
Are you going to buy the lens now?

Pentaxians · 10-27-2019, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Nice.
Are you going to buy the lens now?

Looking forward Rod

Mike L · 10-27-2019, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Well done.
Parrots on the ground spook easily in my experience.
Good stealthy work.

These guys were too busy feasting on the seed to be worried about anyone that didn't go charging at them. It was just a case of taking it slow and watching the birds reactions to be sure I wasn't getting too close for (their) comfort.

**jacamar** · 10-27-2019, 08:05 AM - **6 Likes**

Pintail

K-3, DA*300mm, DA 1.4x TC

Wasp · 10-27-2019, 09:00 AM - **3 Likes**

Some bokeh from my Sigma 70-300mm.

**Canada_Rockies** · 10-28-2019, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

Pintail

K-3, DA*300mm, DA 1.4x TC

Nice! I love duck pictures.

**jacamar** · 10-28-2019, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Nice! I love duck pictures

Thanks. The winter duck should be arriving soon.

Basie · 10-28-2019, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by Charlie Victor

Great shot with excellent detail. Raptor's eyes always make them look fierce! Mooi man! TFS.Best.

Dankie ( Thx ) Chalievictor

cpasdiver · 10-28-2019, 07:52 PM

Not sure whether this is the place to post this, but here it goes. I just bought a 500mm f4.5 Takumar. However, the lens doesn't join up properly in the middle. i know this lens breaks up in two but it just seems unduly loose and i can't find a way to screw it tight together, nor can I find a manual online to see how it's done, how it separates.

Can anyone help, please?

**luftfluss** · 10-28-2019, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by cpasdiver

Not sure whether this is the place to post this, but here it goes. I just bought a 500mm f4.5 Takumar. However, the lens doesn't join up properly in the middle. i know this lens breaks up in two but it just seems unduly loose and i can't find a way to screw it tight together, nor can I find a manual online to see how it's done, how it separates.

Can anyone help, please?

Can you post a pic? The lens comes apart near the mount in order to use a filter, but other than that it should not "breaks up in two".

**alfa75ts** · 10-29-2019, 02:51 AM - **13 Likes**

From this morning:

10-28-2019, 07:52 PM	#31978
cpasdiver New Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 4	wobbly 500mm f4.5 Not sure whether this is the place to post this, but here it goes. I just bought a 500mm f4.5 Takumar. However, the lens doesn't join up properly in the middle. i know this lens breaks up in two but it just seems unduly loose and i can't find a way to screw it tight together, nor can I find a manual online to see how it's done, how it separates. Can anyone help, please?

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10-26-2019, 10:46 PM	#31966
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies That's a delightful snap. Thanks!

10-26-2019, 10:49 PM - 8 Likes	#31967
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Trying out the DFA 150-450mm at wide open F5.6, ISO 400, 1/320, picture turn out to be very good, and sharp on my K70. Many thanks to another pentaxian's James let me trying out his lens this morning. Adult Tiger Shrike:

10-26-2019, 10:51 PM - 1 Like	#31968
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Mike L The Superb Parrot is a threatened species. They are relatively common around Canberra and my house is close to a breeding area so I often hear them flying over but I've never managed a decent shot of a male before. Recently there was a group of 100+ feeding on a newly spray seeded building site less than 500 metres from my front door, of course I couldn't get there at the right time and it looked like I missed out. I got lucky with a small group a few days later when I was on my way to the shops, a quick dash back home for the camera paid off. I started of cautiously so I didn't spook them but I slowly managed to creep to within 10-15 metres big crop All shot with the K3 and DFA 150-450, wide open at 1600 ISO Colorful birds! Nicely done.

10-27-2019, 02:05 AM	#31969
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Mike L The Superb Parrot is a threatened species. Well done. Parrots on the ground spook easily in my experience. Good stealthy work.

10-27-2019, 02:08 AM	#31970
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Pentaxians Trying out the DFA 150-450mm Nice. Are you going to buy the lens now?

10-27-2019, 04:01 AM	#31971
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Originally posted by rod_grant Nice. Are you going to buy the lens now? Looking forward Rod

10-27-2019, 04:08 AM	#31972
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	Originally posted by rod_grant Well done. Parrots on the ground spook easily in my experience. Good stealthy work. These guys were too busy feasting on the seed to be worried about anyone that didn't go charging at them. It was just a case of taking it slow and watching the birds reactions to be sure I wasn't getting too close for (their) comfort.

10-27-2019, 08:05 AM - 6 Likes	#31973
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Pintail K-3, DA*300mm, DA 1.4x TC

10-27-2019, 09:00 AM - 3 Likes	#31974
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,659	Some bokeh from my Sigma 70-300mm.

10-28-2019, 08:56 AM	#31975
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by jacamar Pintail K-3, DA*300mm, DA 1.4x TC Nice! I love duck pictures.

10-28-2019, 09:44 AM	#31976
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Nice! I love duck pictures Thanks. The winter duck should be arriving soon.

10-28-2019, 11:52 AM	#31977
Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 989	Originally posted by Charlie Victor Great shot with excellent detail. Raptor's eyes always make them look fierce! Mooi man! TFS.Best. Dankie ( Thx ) Chalievictor

10-28-2019, 08:35 PM	#31979
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by cpasdiver Not sure whether this is the place to post this, but here it goes. I just bought a 500mm f4.5 Takumar. However, the lens doesn't join up properly in the middle. i know this lens breaks up in two but it just seems unduly loose and i can't find a way to screw it tight together, nor can I find a manual online to see how it's done, how it separates. Can anyone help, please? Can you post a pic? The lens comes apart near the mount in order to use a filter, but other than that it should not "breaks up in two".

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