300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

HoutHans · 03-31-2021, 09:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few Grass snake pictures taken with my K3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Gitzo 5532LS.

Yawning.

Four.

Three

Two.

One.

A great series and some very nice storytelling. I'd be wondering where the other three snakes went, though...

siva.ss.kumar · 04-01-2021, 02:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few Grass snake pictures taken with my K3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Gitzo 5532LS.

Yawning.

Four.

Three

Two.

One.

Wow. Great series and shots.

kengoh · 04-01-2021, 07:54 AM - **18 Likes**

K3 + DA*300

Banded Woodpecker Male+Female

Pink Necked Pigeon

Charlie Victor · 04-01-2021, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by kengoh

K3 + DA*300

Banded Woodpecker Male+Female

Pink Necked Pigeon

Superb captures of colorful birds!
Best.

**MossyRocks** · 04-01-2021, 10:09 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Yawning.

With how the layout in the thread worked out it looks like he is waiting for the bird to drop something to him.

mikeSF · 04-01-2021, 11:07 AM - **1 Like**

yes, freakin' magnificent!!

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few Grass snake pictures taken with my K3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Gitzo 5532LS.

Yawning.

Four.

Three

Two.

One.

**luftfluss** · 04-01-2021, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A few Grass snake pictures taken with my K3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Gitzo 5532LS.

Tremendous set. Your photos have actually made them look rather cute.

bertwert · 04-01-2021, 04:27 PM - **6 Likes**

I think a KP would be nice to step up the quality in darker scenes - I need to stop saying this and actually buy one

K-50 and A 400/5.6 at f/8, 1/350s, ISO 800

**tduell** · 04-01-2021, 10:28 PM - **17 Likes**

White-faced Heron.
K-3 II, DFA 150-450 + 1.4x TC, monopod. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

**rod_grant** · 04-01-2021, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I think a KP would be nice to step up the quality in darker scenes - I need to stop saying this and actually buy one

Bert, from that pic you are doing OK with the K50!!
On the other hand the KP is lovely to use.
But you better hurry; it is now discontinued - find someone still with stock and buy!

HoutHans · 04-01-2021, 11:32 PM - **14 Likes**

Another Heron, this time a grey one with a meal. Taken with the M300/4* lens on my K-50.

Pentaxians · 04-02-2021, 01:56 AM - **16 Likes**

A juvenile Black-winged Kite.

bertwert · 04-02-2021, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Bert, from that pic you are doing OK with the K50!!
On the other hand the KP is lovely to use.
But you better hurry; it is now discontinued - find someone still with stock and buy!

Thanks Rod!
The problem stems from losing detail from noise at ISO 800 and up, which then means I try and reduce the shutter speed, sometimes resulting in a bit of motion blur. All in all, a lower keeper rate which would be helped with some better ISO capabilities - even at just 1600.

Not in the market for a new KP, but browsing the marketplace hoping folks might be dumping them to raise funds for the K-3iii

**termy** · 04-02-2021, 10:06 AM - **10 Likes**

KP with DFA 150-450.
cropped.

**mattt** · 04-02-2021, 01:59 PM - **14 Likes**

SIgma 120-400mm ƒ4.5-5.6 DG APO OS - rainy weather meant for high iso shooting.

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03-31-2021, 09:35 PM - 1 Like	#35416
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,123	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few Grass snake pictures taken with my K3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Gitzo 5532LS. Yawning. Four. Three Two. One. A great series and some very nice storytelling. I'd be wondering where the other three snakes went, though...

04-01-2021, 02:22 AM - 1 Like	#35417
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few Grass snake pictures taken with my K3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Gitzo 5532LS. Yawning. Four. Three Two. One. Wow. Great series and shots.

04-01-2021, 07:54 AM - 18 Likes	#35418
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,788	K3 + DA*300 Banded Woodpecker Male+Female Pink Necked Pigeon

04-01-2021, 09:01 AM	#35419
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Originally posted by kengoh K3 + DA*300 Banded Woodpecker Male+Female Pink Necked Pigeon Superb captures of colorful birds! Best.

04-01-2021, 10:09 AM - 3 Likes	#35420
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Yawning. With how the layout in the thread worked out it looks like he is waiting for the bird to drop something to him.

04-01-2021, 11:07 AM - 1 Like	#35421
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	yes, freakin' magnificent!! Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few Grass snake pictures taken with my K3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Gitzo 5532LS. Yawning. Four. Three Two. One.

04-01-2021, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#35422
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A few Grass snake pictures taken with my K3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/Gitzo 5532LS. Tremendous set. Your photos have actually made them look rather cute.

04-01-2021, 04:27 PM - 6 Likes	#35423
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	I think a KP would be nice to step up the quality in darker scenes - I need to stop saying this and actually buy one K-50 and A 400/5.6 at f/8, 1/350s, ISO 800

04-01-2021, 11:03 PM	#35425
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by bertwert I think a KP would be nice to step up the quality in darker scenes - I need to stop saying this and actually buy one Bert, from that pic you are doing OK with the K50!! On the other hand the KP is lovely to use. But you better hurry; it is now discontinued - find someone still with stock and buy!

04-01-2021, 11:32 PM - 14 Likes	#35426
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,123	Another Heron, this time a grey one with a meal. Taken with the M300/4* lens on my K-50.

04-02-2021, 01:56 AM - 16 Likes	#35427
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	A juvenile Black-winged Kite.

04-02-2021, 07:18 AM	#35428
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by rod_grant Bert, from that pic you are doing OK with the K50!! On the other hand the KP is lovely to use. But you better hurry; it is now discontinued - find someone still with stock and buy! Thanks Rod! The problem stems from losing detail from noise at ISO 800 and up, which then means I try and reduce the shutter speed, sometimes resulting in a bit of motion blur. All in all, a lower keeper rate which would be helped with some better ISO capabilities - even at just 1600. Not in the market for a new KP, but browsing the marketplace hoping folks might be dumping them to raise funds for the K-3iii

04-02-2021, 01:59 PM - 14 Likes	#35430
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	SIgma 120-400mm ƒ4.5-5.6 DG APO OS - rainy weather meant for high iso shooting.