HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW

**Mccsiz** · 06-19-2021, 07:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

I guess you'll get more colour saturation early in the morning, as well as less harsh shadows.

Absolutely it's worth trying! It's an excellent teleconverter, not least because it's AF!

I use it to correct lens distortion, crop, adjust the curves and saturation before noise reduction. I don't use it for any particularly detailed editing. Maybe someone else has more experience with it?

Colour and clarity: my guiding concepts. Any offers of advice will be appreciated.

Cheers,
Loyd

**Mccsiz** · 06-19-2021, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by Craigbob

Loyd,

The 1st is a female house sparrow
The 2nd is a male House Finch
The third is a Hooded Oriole

---------- Post added 06-18-21 at 12:20 PM ----------

Thanks.

A house sparrow? Ours are a let less puffed up. They tend to hang around the feed stores, like Buckerfields.

Cheers,
Loyd

**Mccsiz** · 06-19-2021, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by joehenryd

My DFA 150-450 with my K3III with battery grip weighs around 8 LBS. I use a Black Rapid double harness with one side removed. I sling it horizontally from my right shoulder. The only time I have trouble holding it is when I shoot upwards. I have a long Arca Swiss plate attached to the lens. On the end by the camera, I have the eye ring for the strap. Joe

Wow! You have quite a foolproof set-up. Why so pessimistic? I have destroyed a couple of lenses in my time, but a great lens needs the cameraman to take some risk.

Cheers,
Loyd

**joehenryd** · 06-19-2021, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by Mccsiz

Wow! You have quite a foolproof set-up. Why so pessimistic? I have destroyed a couple of lenses in my time, but a great lens needs the cameraman to take some risk.

Cheers,
Loyd

I didn't intend to sound pessimistic. I was curious to see how much the combo weighed. I love this combo. Joe

**mlt** · 06-20-2021, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by joehenryd

I didn't intend to sound pessimistic. I was curious to see how much the combo weighed. I love this combo. Joe

Agree, it s a great combo. I Just bought a BR Hybrid Breathe to carry my 150-450 along with an occasional second body with a wide angle or short zoom.

**Mccsiz** · 06-20-2021, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by mlt

Agree, it s a great combo. I Just bought a BR Hybrid Breathe to carry my 150-450 along with an occasional second body with a wide angle or short zoom.

What is a BR Hybrid Breathe? Do you mind sending a photo?

Cheers,
Loyd

**joehenryd** · 06-20-2021, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by Mccsiz

What is a BR Hybrid Breathe? Do you mind sending a photo?

Cheers,
Loyd

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278405-REG/blackrapid_361009_hybrid_...981&

The one I use: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278407-REG/blackrapid_361004_double_...981&

SOS7 · 06-21-2021, 05:34 AM

I have heard this is a pretty good lens.

**Mccsiz** · 06-21-2021, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by joehenryd

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278405-REG/blackrapid_361009_hybrid_...981&

The one I use: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278407-REG/blackrapid_361004_double_...981&

Thank you. Out of the two, I prefer your choice. Any risk of the 150-450 banging into something while you are using the other camera? Knowing me, I would be so busy with one camera I would forget about the other!

Cheers,
Loyd

**Mccsiz** · 06-21-2021, 07:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SOS7

I have heard this is a pretty good lens.

I'm just learning about it myself. Bought it because members posted really great photos of birds. My wife and I are birders, and as my hearing fades, I can still enjoy the hobby through the 150-450 lens.

Cheers,
Loyd

**joehenryd** · 06-21-2021, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by Mccsiz

Thank you. Out of the two, I prefer your choice. Any risk of the 150-450 banging into something while you are using the other camera? Knowing me, I would be so busy with one camera I would forget about the other!

Cheers,
Loyd

When using it with both straps, I have no problem as a camera is on each side of me. I have the one I attach the 150-450 longer then the other side. Joe

reh321 · 06-21-2021, 09:03 PM

This whole thread has been neither news nor rumor since it was revived.

dbs · 06-21-2021, 10:40 PM - **1 Like**

The information given has been very good though

**Mccsiz** · 06-22-2021, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by mlt

You will not be disappointed - attached is a 13mp crop at the 450mm end on my K3

In the EXIF, you say the metering mode is "Pattern." What does this mean? Is it the best mode to use for bird photos?

Cheers,
Loyd

**Mccsiz** · 06-22-2021, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by RobG

The DFA 150-450 has more resolution than my K3 can handle. I can't wait to try it with the K3iii. The image below is 1:1 of the pixels from the K3 with the lens at 450mm hand held.

White-throated Treecreeper by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

---------- Post added 29-04-21 at 01:08 PM ----------

I have used the DFA 150-450 with the 1.4x TC but I find the combination hard to use hand-held, and the TC introduces a bit of softness. I have taken plenty of bird photos without the TC hand held. The equivalent focal length on the K3 is 675 mm which I find very usable.

Afternoon salad by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Hi Rob,

When you photographed the creeper, were you in deep shade? If so, how did you adjust the camera for such a great shot?

Cheers,
Loyd

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06-19-2021, 07:51 PM - 1 Like	#1591
Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by RobG I guess you'll get more colour saturation early in the morning, as well as less harsh shadows. Absolutely it's worth trying! It's an excellent teleconverter, not least because it's AF! I use it to correct lens distortion, crop, adjust the curves and saturation before noise reduction. I don't use it for any particularly detailed editing. Maybe someone else has more experience with it? Colour and clarity: my guiding concepts. Any offers of advice will be appreciated. Cheers, Loyd

06-19-2021, 08:01 PM	#1592
Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by Craigbob Loyd, The 1st is a female house sparrow The 2nd is a male House Finch The third is a Hooded Oriole ---------- Post added 06-18-21 at 12:20 PM ---------- Thanks. A house sparrow? Ours are a let less puffed up. They tend to hang around the feed stores, like Buckerfields. Cheers, Loyd

06-19-2021, 08:08 PM	#1593
Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by joehenryd My DFA 150-450 with my K3III with battery grip weighs around 8 LBS. I use a Black Rapid double harness with one side removed. I sling it horizontally from my right shoulder. The only time I have trouble holding it is when I shoot upwards. I have a long Arca Swiss plate attached to the lens. On the end by the camera, I have the eye ring for the strap. Joe Wow! You have quite a foolproof set-up. Why so pessimistic? I have destroyed a couple of lenses in my time, but a great lens needs the cameraman to take some risk. Cheers, Loyd

06-19-2021, 08:50 PM	#1594
joehenryd Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 216	Originally posted by Mccsiz Wow! You have quite a foolproof set-up. Why so pessimistic? I have destroyed a couple of lenses in my time, but a great lens needs the cameraman to take some risk. Cheers, Loyd I didn't intend to sound pessimistic. I was curious to see how much the combo weighed. I love this combo. Joe

06-20-2021, 08:57 AM	#1595
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Originally posted by joehenryd I didn't intend to sound pessimistic. I was curious to see how much the combo weighed. I love this combo. Joe Agree, it s a great combo. I Just bought a BR Hybrid Breathe to carry my 150-450 along with an occasional second body with a wide angle or short zoom.

06-20-2021, 06:45 PM	#1596
Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by mlt Agree, it s a great combo. I Just bought a BR Hybrid Breathe to carry my 150-450 along with an occasional second body with a wide angle or short zoom. What is a BR Hybrid Breathe? Do you mind sending a photo? Cheers, Loyd

06-20-2021, 08:23 PM	#1597
joehenryd Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 216	Originally posted by Mccsiz What is a BR Hybrid Breathe? Do you mind sending a photo? Cheers, Loyd https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278405-REG/blackrapid_361009_hybrid_...981& The one I use: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278407-REG/blackrapid_361004_double_...981&

06-21-2021, 05:34 AM	#1598
SOS7 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 87	I have heard this is a pretty good lens.

06-21-2021, 07:53 AM	#1599
Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by joehenryd https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278405-REG/blackrapid_361009_hybrid_...981& The one I use: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278407-REG/blackrapid_361004_double_...981& Thank you. Out of the two, I prefer your choice. Any risk of the 150-450 banging into something while you are using the other camera? Knowing me, I would be so busy with one camera I would forget about the other! Cheers, Loyd

06-21-2021, 07:55 AM - 1 Like	#1600
Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by SOS7 I have heard this is a pretty good lens. I'm just learning about it myself. Bought it because members posted really great photos of birds. My wife and I are birders, and as my hearing fades, I can still enjoy the hobby through the 150-450 lens. Cheers, Loyd

06-21-2021, 08:53 PM	#1601
joehenryd Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 216	Originally posted by Mccsiz Thank you. Out of the two, I prefer your choice. Any risk of the 150-450 banging into something while you are using the other camera? Knowing me, I would be so busy with one camera I would forget about the other! Cheers, Loyd When using it with both straps, I have no problem as a camera is on each side of me. I have the one I attach the 150-450 longer then the other side. Joe

06-21-2021, 09:03 PM	#1602
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	This whole thread has been neither news nor rumor since it was revived.

06-21-2021, 10:40 PM - 1 Like	#1603
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06-22-2021, 07:28 AM	#1604
Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by mlt You will not be disappointed - attached is a 13mp crop at the 450mm end on my K3 In the EXIF, you say the metering mode is "Pattern." What does this mean? Is it the best mode to use for bird photos? Cheers, Loyd

06-22-2021, 07:40 AM	#1605
Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	Originally posted by RobG The DFA 150-450 has more resolution than my K3 can handle. I can't wait to try it with the K3iii. The image below is 1:1 of the pixels from the K3 with the lens at 450mm hand held. White-throated Treecreeper by RobGeraghty, on Flickr ---------- Post added 29-04-21 at 01:08 PM ---------- I have used the DFA 150-450 with the 1.4x TC but I find the combination hard to use hand-held, and the TC introduces a bit of softness. I have taken plenty of bird photos without the TC hand held. The equivalent focal length on the K3 is 675 mm which I find very usable. Afternoon salad by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Hi Rob, When you photographed the creeper, were you in deep shade? If so, how did you adjust the camera for such a great shot? Cheers, Loyd