F* & FA* club!

kain · 01-05-2020, 07:31 AM - **1 Like**

Here's a fun one from a few years back on my 645 FA* 300mm

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kain · 01-05-2020, 07:34 AM - **1 Like**

And to give the K-1 some love, heres some shallows on the Umpqua River (FA* 80-200)

**Weevil** · 05-16-2020, 10:50 PM - **6 Likes**

This thread needs some revival!
Jeune Renard roux / Red Fox Puppy [Vulpes vulpes]
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
2020.05.13

Pentax K-1 + SMC Pentax-FA* 250-600mm f5.6 ED [IF] @ 600mm
1/1250s at ƒ/6.3, ISO 800

Renard roux / Red Fox [Vulpes vulpes]
#pentax

builttospill · 05-19-2020, 10:10 AM - **2 Likes**

Agreed, Weevil. And nice work on the photo of the fox. I really enjoy using the FA* lenses.

FA* 80-200 and K-1 II

**monochrome** · 05-19-2020, 10:56 AM

^ Poignant

builttospill · 05-19-2020, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

^ Poignant

Yeah, I'm doing a lot more senior portraits than usual this year. When this senior hired me I asked him to bring a mask, can of disinfectant spray, and roll of TP. I took normal photos during the shoot too, but these were really fun. I'm hoping he'll enjoy these in the distant future, reminding him of unprecedented times.

FA* 80-200 and K-1 II

builttospill · 05-23-2020, 02:48 PM - **3 Likes**

FA* 80-200 and K-1 II

**Weevil** · 05-23-2020, 05:58 PM

another one from the FA*250-600

Twenty-four hours after hatching, the baby Wood Ducks are getting ready to jump out of the nest. Their mother was waiting for them on the ground, about 5-6 meters down. They all got out in a short moment. I counted 14 of them.

Bébés Canard branchu prêts à faire le saut dans la "Vraie Vie" / Baby Wood Ducks ready to jump into the "Real Life" [Aix sponsa]

actually, just pulled the trigger for a mint copy of the FA*400mm f5.6, I should get it next week...
that's going to be my new walkaround bird lens....

Can't wait to see what output I'll be able to extract from that FA*400...

builttospill · 06-03-2020, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by Weevil

another one from the FA*250-600

Twenty-four hours after hatching, the baby Wood Ducks are getting ready to jump out of the nest. Their mother was waiting for them on the ground, about 5-6 meters down. They all got out in a short moment. I counted 14 of them.

actually, just pulled the trigger for a mint copy of the FA*400mm f5.6, I should get it next week...
that's going to be my new walkaround bird lens....

Can't wait to see what output I'll be able to extract from that FA*400...

Did you build the box for the ducks?

Has your FA* 400 arrived?

**Weevil** · 06-08-2020, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by builttospill

Did you build the box for the ducks?

Has your FA* 400 arrived?

No I didn't built it, but my tenant did it for me, he does some wood work and he's retired, so he had time !

and yes the FA*400 has arrived (pretty fast from Japan actually! took only 5 days!)
and the only thing I can say right now is WOW!
It is a very nice and sharp copy I got: the COLORS (!!!!) and the BOKEH (!!!!) are on par with other FA* I have tried or seen so far!
(I'll post some photo samples here asap)

builttospill · 06-12-2020, 12:54 PM - **5 Likes**

I can't wait to see some photos you've taken with it.

FA* 80-200 and K-1 ii:

Honestly I have no interest in the new D FA 70-200 f/2.8 when I have the FA* 80-200.

**Weevil** · 06-26-2020, 10:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by builttospill

I can't wait to see some photos you've taken with it.

Here's one from Wednesday... I have many other nice shots, but haven't had decided to publish them so far... but I will asap!

Pentax K-3ii + FA* 400mm F5.6

It was a windy day as you can maybe feel it (lol)... taken handheld from a small 12ft boat, (that was a challenge to nail it, but I did!)

Grand Héron / Great Blue Heron [Ardea herodias] fishing in the wind...
Henryville, QC

Grand Héron / Great Blue Heron [Ardea herodias]

builttospill · 06-28-2020, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by Weevil

Here's one from Wednesday... I have many other nice shots, but haven't had decided to publish them so far... but I will asap!

Pentax K-3ii + FA* 400mm F5.6

It was a windy day as you can maybe feel it (lol)... taken handheld from a small 12ft boat, (that was a challenge to nail it, but I did!)

This is great! I love how you can feel the wind.

**Weevil** · 06-29-2020, 01:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by builttospill

This is great! I love how you can feel the wind.

Hi builttospill ...

Here's another one from the SMC Pentax-FA* 400mm F5.6 ED [IF] (x-posted in the 300mm thread), where I pushed the limits of that lens...

Black bird with back-side lighting, taken with a new acquisition (i.e. FA*400mm f5.6, the little sister of my FA* 250-600) with K-1.
Taken handheld wide open (at f5.6)

FA* are known for some CA, but easily controlled in PP (I used the "Auto Defringe" feature to get rid of purple fringing)

So far I am really pleased with that 400mm... very small, light and pretty long reach. It is my new favorite lens! (and a nice complement to the other beast!)

Carouge à épaulettes / Red-winged Blackbird [Agelaius phoeniceus]

**Weevil** · 06-30-2020, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by builttospill

I can't wait to see some photos you've taken with it.

another test shot of the FA*400mm

La Lune / The Moon [2020.05.27]

Photo de la lune prise à main levée en prenant une petite bière sur le patio :-)
------
Moon photo taken handheld while enjoying a beer on the deck :-)

Heavy 1:3 Crop

Pentax K-1 + SMC Pentax-FA* 400mm F5.6 ED [IF]

La Lune / The Moon [2020.05.27] | 2020.05.27 Photo de la lun? | Flickr

La Lune / The Moon [2020.05.27]

06-29-2020, 01:27 PM - 2 Likes	#854
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by builttospill This is great! I love how you can feel the wind. Hi builttospill ... Here's another one from the SMC Pentax-FA* 400mm F5.6 ED [IF] (x-posted in the 300mm thread), where I pushed the limits of that lens... Black bird with back-side lighting, taken with a new acquisition (i.e. FA400mm f5.6, the little sister of my FA 250-600) with K-1. Taken handheld wide open (at f5.6) FA* are known for some CA, but easily controlled in PP (I used the "Auto Defringe" feature to get rid of purple fringing) So far I am really pleased with that 400mm... very small, light and pretty long reach. It is my new favorite lens! (and a nice complement to the other beast!) Carouge à épaulettes / Red-winged Blackbird [Agelaius phoeniceus] Carouge à épaulettes / Red-winged Blackbird [Agelaius phoeniceus] Last edited by Weevil; 06-29-2020 at 09:09 PM.

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06-26-2020, 10:40 AM - 2 Likes	#852
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by builttospill I can't wait to see some photos you've taken with it. Here's one from Wednesday... I have many other nice shots, but haven't had decided to publish them so far... but I will asap! Pentax K-3ii + FA* 400mm F5.6 It was a windy day as you can maybe feel it (lol)... taken handheld from a small 12ft boat, (that was a challenge to nail it, but I did!) Grand Héron / Great Blue Heron [Ardea herodias] fishing in the wind... Henryville, QC Grand Héron / Great Blue Heron [Ardea herodias]

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