300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**MossyRocks** · 01-01-2020, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by HoutHans

Wow, that is a really good show of the astrotracer's ability. Not sure about the reds in the image. They seem a bit too saturated, but there's an amazing amount of detail in the image.

The reds in the nebula are fairly saturated but I may have upped it too much but it is hard to tell as neither of my monitors are all that great.

Aaron28 · 01-01-2020, 05:15 PM - **3 Likes**

sigma 150-500os...k-3ii.....in for the landing

**ivanvernon** · 01-01-2020, 05:51 PM

This is the first time I have had the chance to use my new FA 400mm f 5.6 telephoto lens. These deer were about 1/2 mile away. These photos were taken with high ISO in order to hold up the shutter speed for hand-held snaps. SOC except cropping for framing purposes.

**WPRESTO** · 01-01-2020, 06:14 PM - **7 Likes**

Sigma 50~500mm @ 500mm. Not the most outstanding long lens, but when everything hits properly the images are OK.

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**swip** · 01-01-2020, 06:15 PM - **18 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Sigma 50~500mm @ 500mm. Not the most outstanding long lens, but when everything hits properly the images are OK.

Interestingly looking bird. Good shot.

---------- Post added 01-01-20 at 08:16 PM ----------

Originally posted by volley

I recently bought a A*2.8/200mm, took it out for a New Year morning walk and used it for the first time with the Kenko Pz-AF 1.5 converter.
Hope this qualifies for the 300mm club

The combination probably doesn't match my DA* 4/300 when aiming for ultimate IQ but I find the results quite usable! And for travelling this might be a nice, versatile option.

... and happy new year to all of you!!

Love the first one most.

---------- Post added 01-01-20 at 08:28 PM ----------

Just a couple more Snowshoe Hare photos. Obviously it doesn't like to be harassed by me.

Taken at ISO 4000 and 5000. The high ISO performance of the K-1 is simply amazing.

**BigDave** · 01-01-2020, 07:58 PM

Looks to me like it was mugging your shot (or is it called photo bombing now???).

noelpolar · 01-02-2020, 03:30 AM - **9 Likes**

Trying out a KP I got recently ...... F*300/4.5

New Holland Honeyeater

1/160, f6.3 at iso 1,000

**BigDave** · 01-02-2020, 07:18 AM

Very well done!

**swip** · 01-02-2020, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Trying out a KP I got recently ...... F*300/4.5

New Holland Honeyeater

1/160, f6.3 at iso 1,000

Love the composition.

jack002 · 01-02-2020, 09:41 AM

I shoot the moon with my 500mm Tamron

**microlight** · 01-02-2020, 10:17 AM - **1 Like**

Nice!

Pentikonian · 01-02-2020, 01:55 PM - **4 Likes**

Got a few days to catch up with today.

A couple days ago, one of only two eyes-sharp shots of a Verdin flitting around the tree looking for insects. Other shot had even more twig blockage. K-1 + DA*300, very heavy crop.

Pentikonian · 01-02-2020, 01:58 PM - **1 Like**

And just a little bit ago, a White-Winged Dove puffed up to stay warm on a very windy cool day. A pair of the doves and the Gila woodpeckers have spent hours just sitting in the tree today. K-1 + DA*300, minor crop.

**swip** · 01-02-2020, 02:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pentikonian

And just a little bit ago, a White-Winged Dove puffed up to stay warm on a very windy cool day. A pair of the doves and the Gila woodpeckers have spent hours just sitting in the tree today. K-1 + DA*300, minor crop.

Good catches. I guess this is the time of year birds flock to your area.

**tduell** · 01-02-2020, 02:13 PM - **15 Likes**

Brown Falcon.
K-1, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot detail.

Cheers,
Terry

01-01-2020, 06:15 PM - 18 Likes	#32615
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by WPRESTO Sigma 50~500mm @ 500mm. Not the most outstanding long lens, but when everything hits properly the images are OK. Interestingly looking bird. Good shot. ---------- Post added 01-01-20 at 08:16 PM ---------- Originally posted by volley I recently bought a A2.8/200mm, took it out for a New Year morning walk and used it for the first time with the Kenko Pz-AF 1.5 converter. Hope this qualifies for the 300mm club The combination probably doesn't match my DA 4/300 when aiming for ultimate IQ but I find the results quite usable! And for travelling this might be a nice, versatile option. ... and happy new year to all of you!! Love the first one most. ---------- Post added 01-01-20 at 08:28 PM ---------- Just a couple more Snowshoe Hare photos. Obviously it doesn't like to be harassed by me. Taken at ISO 4000 and 5000. The high ISO performance of the K-1 is simply amazing. Last edited by swip; 01-01-2020 at 06:32 PM.

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MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by HoutHans Wow, that is a really good show of the astrotracer's ability. Not sure about the reds in the image. They seem a bit too saturated, but there's an amazing amount of detail in the image. The reds in the nebula are fairly saturated but I may have upped it too much but it is hard to tell as neither of my monitors are all that great.

01-01-2020, 05:15 PM - 3 Likes	#32612
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	sigma 150-500os...k-3ii.....in for the landing

01-01-2020, 07:58 PM	#32616
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Looks to me like it was mugging your shot (or is it called photo bombing now???).

01-02-2020, 03:30 AM - 9 Likes	#32617
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Trying out a KP I got recently ...... F*300/4.5 New Holland Honeyeater 1/160, f6.3 at iso 1,000

01-02-2020, 07:18 AM	#32618
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Very well done!

01-02-2020, 09:07 AM	#32619
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by noelpolar Trying out a KP I got recently ...... F*300/4.5 New Holland Honeyeater 1/160, f6.3 at iso 1,000 Love the composition.

01-02-2020, 09:41 AM	#32620
jack002 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 727	I shoot the moon with my 500mm Tamron

01-02-2020, 10:17 AM - 1 Like	#32621
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Nice!

01-02-2020, 01:55 PM - 4 Likes	#32622
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Got a few days to catch up with today. A couple days ago, one of only two eyes-sharp shots of a Verdin flitting around the tree looking for insects. Other shot had even more twig blockage. K-1 + DA*300, very heavy crop.

01-02-2020, 01:58 PM - 1 Like	#32623
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	And just a little bit ago, a White-Winged Dove puffed up to stay warm on a very windy cool day. A pair of the doves and the Gila woodpeckers have spent hours just sitting in the tree today. K-1 + DA*300, minor crop.

01-02-2020, 02:09 PM - 1 Like	#32624
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by Pentikonian And just a little bit ago, a White-Winged Dove puffed up to stay warm on a very windy cool day. A pair of the doves and the Gila woodpeckers have spent hours just sitting in the tree today. K-1 + DA*300, minor crop. Good catches. I guess this is the time of year birds flock to your area.