300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**swip** · 05-18-2020, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by Weevil

This is a bit different as usual... a video capture with Pentax K-1 + SMC Pentax-FA* 250-600mm ƒ/5.6 ED [IF] @ 600mm

2020.05.17 - Renards-1080p-HW

Thank you for sharing such wonderful footage. Wish I could be there. Was there a lot of photographer around?

---------- Post added 05-18-20 at 12:32 PM ----------

Originally posted by WPRESTO

This is the other wren of the pair, also with a stick too long, also shifted it's grip toward the end of the stick, and also gave up before getting it in. Same Tamron & Canon as above.

I have seen them do that. Quite funny watching them struggle with trying to take the long trig through the small hole.

**Weevil** · 05-18-2020, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by swip

Thank you for sharing such wonderful footage. Wish I could be there. Was there a lot of photographer around?[COLOR="Silver"]

thanks !

Actually, no.. I haven't advertized the spot... and anyways, Golf is supposed to start this wednesday, so they will probably lose their territory....
unfortunately.

gatorguy · 05-18-2020, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Sanguinaire du Canada / Bloodroot [Sanguinaria canadensis]
Laprairie, Québec
2020.05.11

When you do not have a macro lens on hand, you can do almost the same with a long telephoto lens...
Just get to the minimal focusing distance**, put the aperture wide open, shoot at ground level and you'll get good simili-macro results.

Sanguinaire du Canada / Bloodroot [Sanguinaria canadensis]

Pentax K-1 + SMC Pentax-FA* 250-600mm ƒ/5.6 ED [IF] @ 600mm
1/800s at ƒ/5.6, ISO 3200

** fyi, the FA*250-600 has a 350cm (11.5 ft) minimal focusing distance, which makes it one of the best in Taht regard in the long tele zoom category.

For those impressed and carrying a fat wallet. This one is actually VERY affordable for what it is.:
SMC Pentax-F Zoom 250-600mm F/5.6 ED IF Lens for Pentax K #20146 | eBay

**swip** · 05-18-2020, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by Weevil

thanks !

Actually, no.. I haven't advertized the spot... and anyways, Golf is supposed to start this wednesday, so they will probably lose their territory....
unfortunately.

Too bad

**tduell** · 05-18-2020, 06:35 PM - **14 Likes**

Female Superb Fairy-wren.
K-3 II, DFA 150-450 + 1.4x TC, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

**rod_grant** · 05-18-2020, 07:43 PM

quote "Female Superb Fairy-wren."

Male Superb Photograph.

edited to make sense of by 'funny' .

MKohoutek · 05-18-2020, 07:58 PM - **2 Likes**

M*300mm on K1.

Attached Images

noelpolar · 05-18-2020, 08:18 PM - **12 Likes**

A Rakali (native "water rat")

DFA 150-450 on KP

and a watertail

**mroeder75** · 05-18-2020, 08:34 PM

It looks like a Manhattan rat except not crawling up from a storm sewer. City rats and country cousins.

**Des** · 05-18-2020, 11:11 PM - **11 Likes**

Originally posted by noelpolar

A Rakali (native "water rat")

Great shots Noel. Loved the tail too.

Originally posted by mroeder75

It looks like a Manhattan rat except not crawling up from a storm sewer. City rats and country cousins.

Different genus (Hydromys chrysogaster) actually - just as clever and much more endearing. Rakali have worked out how to eat cane toads, an invasive pest with toxic glands, by making incisions with surgical precision. It's an amazing adaptation: The rakali, a native water rat, found feasting on cane toads in the Kimberley

I'm due for an Eastern Yellow Robin shot. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm.

**WPRESTO** · 05-19-2020, 06:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

A Rakali (native "water rat") DFA 150-450 on KP and a watertail

The tail image is captivating. Excellent record of something you can't really see and enjoy except in a picture.

**WPRESTO** · 05-19-2020, 06:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Male cowbird. Tamron 150~600mm on a Canon 7D.

normhead · 05-19-2020, 06:40 AM - **7 Likes**

AP Raven taken with the DA 55-300 PLM at 364mm

And yet another Yellow Rumped Warbler , no TC, 300mm

The same Raven at 260mm

**luftfluss** · 05-19-2020, 08:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

Great shot Noel.

Different genus (Hydromys chrysogaster) actually - just as clever and much more endearing. Rakali have worked out how to eat cane toads, an invasive pest with toxic glands, by making incisions with surgical precision. It's an amazing adaptation: The rakali, a native water rat, found feasting on cane toads in the Kimberley

I'm due for an Eastern Yellow Robin shot. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm.

Mmm, so much detail in your Flickr image...

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-19-2020, 09:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

A Rakali (native "water rat")

DFA 150-450 on KP

and a watertail

I was fascinated by the link to research. Given a hundred years or so, the cane toad will have a host of enemies. Happens so often in the gazillion years since earth cooled down enough for life. Thanks for the post!

05-18-2020, 07:43 PM	#33546
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	quote "Female Superb Fairy-wren." Male Superb Photograph. edited to make sense of by 'funny' . Last edited by rod_grant; 05-18-2020 at 11:27 PM.

05-18-2020, 07:58 PM - 2 Likes	#33547
MKohoutek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 244	Yellow Rumped Warbler M*300mm on K1. Attached Images

05-18-2020, 08:18 PM - 12 Likes	#33548
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	A Rakali (native "water rat") DFA 150-450 on KP and a watertail Last edited by noelpolar; 05-19-2020 at 12:48 AM.

05-18-2020, 11:11 PM - 11 Likes	#33550
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by noelpolar A Rakali (native "water rat") Great shots Noel. Loved the tail too. Originally posted by mroeder75 It looks like a Manhattan rat except not crawling up from a storm sewer. City rats and country cousins. Different genus (Hydromys chrysogaster) actually - just as clever and much more endearing. Rakali have worked out how to eat cane toads, an invasive pest with toxic glands, by making incisions with surgical precision. It's an amazing adaptation: The rakali, a native water rat, found feasting on cane toads in the Kimberley I'm due for an Eastern Yellow Robin shot. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm. Last edited by Des; 10-30-2020 at 03:46 PM.

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05-18-2020, 09:27 AM	#33541
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by Weevil This is a bit different as usual... a video capture with Pentax K-1 + SMC Pentax-FA* 250-600mm ƒ/5.6 ED [IF] @ 600mm 2020.05.17 - Renards-1080p-HW Thank you for sharing such wonderful footage. Wish I could be there. Was there a lot of photographer around? ---------- Post added 05-18-20 at 12:32 PM ---------- Originally posted by WPRESTO This is the other wren of the pair, also with a stick too long, also shifted it's grip toward the end of the stick, and also gave up before getting it in. Same Tamron & Canon as above. I have seen them do that. Quite funny watching them struggle with trying to take the long trig through the small hole.

05-18-2020, 09:45 AM	#33542
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by swip Thank you for sharing such wonderful footage. Wish I could be there. Was there a lot of photographer around?[COLOR="Silver"] thanks ! Actually, no.. I haven't advertized the spot... and anyways, Golf is supposed to start this wednesday, so they will probably lose their territory.... unfortunately.

05-18-2020, 10:01 AM	#33543
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by Weevil Sanguinaire du Canada / Bloodroot [Sanguinaria canadensis] Laprairie, Québec 2020.05.11 When you do not have a macro lens on hand, you can do almost the same with a long telephoto lens... Just get to the minimal focusing distance*, put the aperture wide open, shoot at ground level and you'll get good simili-macro results. Sanguinaire du Canada / Bloodroot [Sanguinaria canadensis] Pentax K-1 + SMC Pentax-FA 250-600mm ƒ/5.6 ED [IF] @ 600mm 1/800s at ƒ/5.6, ISO 3200 ** fyi, the FA*250-600 has a 350cm (11.5 ft) minimal focusing distance, which makes it one of the best in Taht regard in the long tele zoom category. For those impressed and carrying a fat wallet. This one is actually VERY affordable for what it is.: SMC Pentax-F Zoom 250-600mm F/5.6 ED IF Lens for Pentax K #20146 \| eBay

05-18-2020, 06:11 PM	#33544
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by Weevil thanks ! Actually, no.. I haven't advertized the spot... and anyways, Golf is supposed to start this wednesday, so they will probably lose their territory.... unfortunately. Too bad

05-18-2020, 08:34 PM	#33549
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,597	It looks like a Manhattan rat except not crawling up from a storm sewer. City rats and country cousins.

05-19-2020, 06:11 AM - 1 Like	#33551
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,107	Originally posted by noelpolar A Rakali (native "water rat") DFA 150-450 on KP and a watertail The tail image is captivating. Excellent record of something you can't really see and enjoy except in a picture.

05-19-2020, 06:40 AM - 7 Likes	#33553
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	AP Raven taken with the DA 55-300 PLM at 364mm And yet another Yellow Rumped Warbler , no TC, 300mm The same Raven at 260mm

05-19-2020, 08:08 AM - 1 Like	#33554
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Des Great shot Noel. Different genus (Hydromys chrysogaster) actually - just as clever and much more endearing. Rakali have worked out how to eat cane toads, an invasive pest with toxic glands, by making incisions with surgical precision. It's an amazing adaptation: The rakali, a native water rat, found feasting on cane toads in the Kimberley I'm due for an Eastern Yellow Robin shot. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm. Mmm, so much detail in your Flickr image...

05-19-2020, 09:04 AM - 1 Like	#33555
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by noelpolar A Rakali (native "water rat") DFA 150-450 on KP and a watertail I was fascinated by the link to research. Given a hundred years or so, the cane toad will have a host of enemies. Happens so often in the gazillion years since earth cooled down enough for life. Thanks for the post!