300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**RobA_Oz** · 06-17-2021, 02:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

The moon. Pentax K-5/Pentax A*1200mm F8 ED[IF]

Very nice work there, Gaz. Good old glass still holds up well (not to mention, the photographer’s input

).

**riseform** · 06-17-2021, 10:52 PM - **10 Likes**

Steller's jay
K3iii and DA 560

**K2 to K50** · 06-17-2021, 11:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by riseform

Steller's jay
K3iii and DA 560

Great shot - love the blue.

HoutHans · 06-18-2021, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by Snapppy

Some from the DA* 300mm F4

All taken on Pentax K-1. All of barred owls.

Barrred Owl with Prey (look closely at talons)

Barred Owl in woods

Barred Owl taking off

Young Barred Owl

That's a great set.

---------- Post added 06-18-21 at 04:14 AM ----------

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

The moon. Pentax K-5/Pentax A*1200mm F8 ED[IF]

There's some nice detail in there, but the image looks a bit noisy to me.

**jacamar** · 06-18-2021, 05:38 AM - **7 Likes**

We were very fortunate to get close to three Moose on a trail in Algonquin Park this week - probably because we were there at the right time of year for a change. Just to look around and see one standing there about 150 feet away is quite something.

K-3 III, DA*300mm, DA i.4x TC

Ducatigaz · 06-18-2021, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by HoutHans

That's a great set.

---------- Post added 06-18-21 at 04:14 AM ----------

There's some nice detail in there, but the image looks a bit noisy to me.

Yes, I noticed that to. ISO was 400 and taken with my old K-5

blankmampf · 06-18-2021, 01:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Yes, I noticed that to. ISO was 400 and taken with my old K-5

If you're using darktable, you could use the denoise (profiled) or astrophoto denoise, I found they don't remove too much fine detail. Or use the Levels setting to change the black point, and turn the dark blue into inky black

it's impressive how much of a difference that can make

**jeffshaddix** · 06-18-2021, 06:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

The moon. Pentax K-5/Pentax A*1200mm F8 ED[IF]

Impressive shots! Did you have to wait for a night with good astronomical seeing, or was your shutter speed fast enough that it didn't matter?

BTW, getting an F* 300/4.5 showing up next week. Looking forward to joining the club!

HoutHans · 06-18-2021, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

We were very fortunate to get close to three Moose on a trail in Algonquin Park this week - probably because we were there at the right time of year for a change. Just to look around and see one standing there about 150 feet away is quite something.

K-3 III, DA*300mm, DA i.4x TC

That's a nice set of images. I've some moose in Sweden, though never that close. Great catch!

siva.ss.kumar · 06-19-2021, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by riseform

Steller's jay
K3iii and DA 560

I would love to hear about your experience of K3iii with 560. What was your previous body and how does it compare. I have 560 but not sure if I should get K3iii or spend that money in a different system (Sony with the possible monster adapter is tempting). Thanks

Pentaxians · 06-19-2021, 04:24 AM - **8 Likes**

Purple heron flying across the river bank in the morning.

brewmaster15 · 06-19-2021, 06:53 AM - **5 Likes**

Tamron 150-600mm G2 on Nikon d500.. slight crop

Osprey with Breakfast

al

**riseform** · 06-19-2021, 09:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

I would love to hear about your experience of K3iii with 560. What was your previous body and how does it compare. I have 560 but not sure if I should get K3iii or spend that money in a different system (Sony with the possible monster adapter is tempting). Thanks

I've used the 560 with the K3, K3ii, K1 and now the K3iii
Each new camera is an improvement over the prior generation and the K3iii is a real step up, but not necessarily as much for the 560.

At the risk of writing a book, I'll instead provide post numbers from this thread where I've tried to honestly relay my impressions, good and bad.

#35916, #35922, #36042, #36054, #36129, #36240 (gotta love the "find my posts" search option, thanks Adam)

**DonV** · 06-19-2021, 03:01 PM

KP with Tamron 300 f2.8 and Tamron 1.4x. Sailboats about 1 mile out.
Single boat pictures are seriously cropped.

HoutHans · 06-20-2021, 01:36 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Purple heron flying across the river bank in the morning.

That's beautiful. Great BIF.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Ducatigaz The moon. Pentax K-5/Pentax A*1200mm F8 ED[IF] Very nice work there, Gaz. Good old glass still holds up well (not to mention, the photographer’s input ).

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riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 473	Steller's jay K3iii and DA 560

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K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	Originally posted by riseform Steller's jay K3iii and DA 560 Great shot - love the blue.

06-18-2021, 04:13 AM	#36289
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by Snapppy Some from the DA* 300mm F4 All taken on Pentax K-1. All of barred owls. Barrred Owl with Prey (look closely at talons) Barred Owl in woods Barred Owl taking off Young Barred Owl That's a great set. ---------- Post added 06-18-21 at 04:14 AM ---------- Originally posted by Ducatigaz The moon. Pentax K-5/Pentax A*1200mm F8 ED[IF] There's some nice detail in there, but the image looks a bit noisy to me.

06-18-2021, 05:38 AM - 7 Likes	#36290
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	We were very fortunate to get close to three Moose on a trail in Algonquin Park this week - probably because we were there at the right time of year for a change. Just to look around and see one standing there about 150 feet away is quite something. K-3 III, DA*300mm, DA i.4x TC

06-18-2021, 07:27 AM	#36291
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	Originally posted by HoutHans That's a great set. ---------- Post added 06-18-21 at 04:14 AM ---------- There's some nice detail in there, but the image looks a bit noisy to me. Yes, I noticed that to. ISO was 400 and taken with my old K-5

06-18-2021, 01:42 PM - 1 Like	#36292
blankmampf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Lübeck Posts: 136	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Yes, I noticed that to. ISO was 400 and taken with my old K-5 If you're using darktable, you could use the denoise (profiled) or astrophoto denoise, I found they don't remove too much fine detail. Or use the Levels setting to change the black point, and turn the dark blue into inky black it's impressive how much of a difference that can make

06-18-2021, 06:07 PM - 1 Like	#36293
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by Ducatigaz The moon. Pentax K-5/Pentax A1200mm F8 ED[IF] Impressive shots! Did you have to wait for a night with good astronomical seeing, or was your shutter speed fast enough that it didn't matter? BTW, getting an F 300/4.5 showing up next week. Looking forward to joining the club!

06-18-2021, 10:07 PM	#36294
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by jacamar We were very fortunate to get close to three Moose on a trail in Algonquin Park this week - probably because we were there at the right time of year for a change. Just to look around and see one standing there about 150 feet away is quite something. K-3 III, DA*300mm, DA i.4x TC That's a nice set of images. I've some moose in Sweden, though never that close. Great catch!

06-19-2021, 12:12 AM	#36295
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	Originally posted by riseform Steller's jay K3iii and DA 560 I would love to hear about your experience of K3iii with 560. What was your previous body and how does it compare. I have 560 but not sure if I should get K3iii or spend that money in a different system (Sony with the possible monster adapter is tempting). Thanks

06-19-2021, 04:24 AM - 8 Likes	#36296
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Purple heron flying across the river bank in the morning.

06-19-2021, 06:53 AM - 5 Likes	#36297
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Tamron 150-600mm G2 on Nikon d500.. slight crop Osprey with Breakfast al

06-19-2021, 09:43 AM - 1 Like	#36298
riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 473	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar I would love to hear about your experience of K3iii with 560. What was your previous body and how does it compare. I have 560 but not sure if I should get K3iii or spend that money in a different system (Sony with the possible monster adapter is tempting). Thanks I've used the 560 with the K3, K3ii, K1 and now the K3iii Each new camera is an improvement over the prior generation and the K3iii is a real step up, but not necessarily as much for the 560. At the risk of writing a book, I'll instead provide post numbers from this thread where I've tried to honestly relay my impressions, good and bad. #35916, #35922, #36042, #36054, #36129, #36240 (gotta love the "find my posts" search option, thanks Adam)

06-20-2021, 01:36 AM	#36300
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by Pentaxians Purple heron flying across the river bank in the morning. That's beautiful. Great BIF.