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

rawr · 08-29-2015, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by AdrianM

Really disappointed with the amount of time this took

Two months + is not good. Ideally it should have been repaired much quicker, or they should have simply offered you another 150-450 to tide you over until yours got repaired.

Mike.P® · 08-29-2015, 07:20 AM

Sigma took more than 3 months to fix my 50-500mm OS.

normhead · 08-29-2015, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by AdrianM

Finally got my 150-450 back this week after the problem with reduced zoom range it stopped at 180 at the short end, so would not close down completely and lock). Really disappointed with the amount of time this took - I put it in for repair on 21 June.

No doubt parts and to come from Japan, I had a similar experience after a tripod blew over and my 21 ltd did a face plant. The first two weeks was in the que just waiting to be looked at. Then about a month of the parts to come, it ended up being 2 months door to door.

colodion · 08-30-2015, 12:29 PM - **9 Likes**

Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data.

MadMathMind · 08-30-2015, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Thanks.

I absolutely hate both tripods and monopods (although I did finally give in and buy a decent tripod and gimbal for my FA* 250-600mm a few weeks ago) so I always shoot hand held. To be honest I didn't have a problem when using the Sigma 50-500mm OS but I definitely noticed the difference weight wise the next morning with the 150-450mm, my shoulder/arm was killing me.

I tend to shoot TAv mode as well but use continuous AF with centre point ... as for shutter speed, I have to get well below 1/400 to get decent propeller blur on the aircraft.

I got a chance to try this lens at B&H during a visit to NYC. The sheer mass and size of the lens is staggering. I had considered selling my DA*300 and replacing it with this, but I'm not sure sure. This lens is just massive.

**jpzk** · 08-30-2015, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by colodion

Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data.

Superb shots !!!

Mind posting some here as well ?: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/294721-post-your-hd-pentax...-pictures.html

Thanks!

Zygonyx · 08-30-2015, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by colodion

Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data.

Excelent !

Seems you have met quite difficult to see / scarce migrants

colodion · 08-30-2015, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Superb shots !!!

Mind posting some here as well ?: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/294721-post-your-hd-pentax...-pictures.html

Thanks!

Thanks,

derekkite · 08-30-2015, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by colodion

Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data.

Lovely shots! Were you using a flash?

colodion · 08-30-2015, 01:26 PM

Thanks, only sunlight

RockvilleBob · 08-30-2015, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by colodion

Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data.
en Flickr

Great shots - great work
Might have to consider selling the DA*300 and Sigma 150-500 for this lens.

**GlassJunkie** · 08-31-2015, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

Great shots - great work
Might have to consider selling the DA*300 and Sigma 150-500 for this lens.

When this lens first came out, I posted a side-by side with the DA*300 F4, FA*300 F2.8, and the DFA150-450. It was equal or better to the F4, less CA (not much) with the FA* F2.8. My wife loves the 150-500 Siggy (OS V2) and feels it is easier to hold and operate. I got the leftovers (150-450 DFA I bought for her). I must admit the DA*300F4 now seems redundant for us. The FA*300 F2.8 (with TC's and a gimbal still goes further). I sold 3 to keep the 150-450. I feel your pain...

Mike.P® · 09-01-2015, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by GlassJunkie

I sold 3 to keep the 150-450. I feel your pain...

I sold both my Sigma 100-300mm f4 and 50-500mm OS to buy the 150-450mm.

Mind you, I have since purchased another 100-300mm f4, it would have been rude not to at the price the seller was asking.

Class A · 09-01-2015, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Mind you, I have since purchased another 100-300mm f4, it would have been rude not to at the price the seller was asking.

As much as I can relate to the difficulty of letting a bargain pass, isn't there too much overlap between the 100-300/4 and the 150-450?

In other words, what are good reasons to have both lenses?

bxf · 09-01-2015, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Class A

As much as I can relate to the difficulty of letting a bargain pass, isn't there too much overlap between the 100-300/4 and the 150-450?

In other words, what are good reasons to have both lenses?

Easy question: LBA.

08-29-2015, 07:42 AM	#1278
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by AdrianM Finally got my 150-450 back this week after the problem with reduced zoom range it stopped at 180 at the short end, so would not close down completely and lock). Really disappointed with the amount of time this took - I put it in for repair on 21 June. No doubt parts and to come from Japan, I had a similar experience after a tripod blew over and my 21 ltd did a face plant. The first two weeks was in the que just waiting to be looked at. Then about a month of the parts to come, it ended up being 2 months door to door. Last edited by normhead; 08-31-2015 at 06:58 AM.

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08-29-2015, 07:16 AM	#1276
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by AdrianM Really disappointed with the amount of time this took Two months + is not good. Ideally it should have been repaired much quicker, or they should have simply offered you another 150-450 to tide you over until yours got repaired.

08-29-2015, 07:20 AM	#1277
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Sigma took more than 3 months to fix my 50-500mm OS.

08-30-2015, 12:29 PM - 9 Likes	#1279
colodion Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 90	Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data.

08-30-2015, 12:32 PM	#1280
MadMathMind Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,717	Originally posted by Mike.P® Thanks. I absolutely hate both tripods and monopods (although I did finally give in and buy a decent tripod and gimbal for my FA* 250-600mm a few weeks ago) so I always shoot hand held. To be honest I didn't have a problem when using the Sigma 50-500mm OS but I definitely noticed the difference weight wise the next morning with the 150-450mm, my shoulder/arm was killing me. I tend to shoot TAv mode as well but use continuous AF with centre point ... as for shutter speed, I have to get well below 1/400 to get decent propeller blur on the aircraft. I got a chance to try this lens at B&H during a visit to NYC. The sheer mass and size of the lens is staggering. I had considered selling my DA*300 and replacing it with this, but I'm not sure sure. This lens is just massive.

08-30-2015, 12:35 PM	#1281
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by colodion Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data. Superb shots !!! Mind posting some here as well ?: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/294721-post-your-hd-pentax...-pictures.html Thanks!

08-30-2015, 12:35 PM	#1282
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by colodion Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data. Excelent ! Seems you have met quite difficult to see / scarce migrants

08-30-2015, 12:48 PM	#1283
colodion Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 90	Originally posted by jpzk Superb shots !!! Mind posting some here as well ?: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/294721-post-your-hd-pentax...-pictures.html Thanks! Thanks,

08-30-2015, 12:56 PM	#1284
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by colodion Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data. Lovely shots! Were you using a flash?

08-30-2015, 01:26 PM	#1285
colodion Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 90	Thanks, only sunlight

08-30-2015, 05:27 PM	#1286
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by colodion Some pictures with the Pentax 150 500mm and k3, clicking on the photo you can see his size and exif data. en Flickr Great shots - great work Might have to consider selling the DA*300 and Sigma 150-500 for this lens.

08-31-2015, 06:34 AM	#1287
GlassJunkie Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: St Petersburg Photos: Albums Posts: 402	Originally posted by RockvilleBob Great shots - great work Might have to consider selling the DA300 and Sigma 150-500 for this lens. When this lens first came out, I posted a side-by side with the DA300 F4, FA300 F2.8, and the DFA150-450. It was equal or better to the F4, less CA (not much) with the FA F2.8. My wife loves the 150-500 Siggy (OS V2) and feels it is easier to hold and operate. I got the leftovers (150-450 DFA I bought for her). I must admit the DA300F4 now seems redundant for us. The FA300 F2.8 (with TC's and a gimbal still goes further). I sold 3 to keep the 150-450. I feel your pain...

09-01-2015, 10:54 AM	#1288
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by GlassJunkie I sold 3 to keep the 150-450. I feel your pain... I sold both my Sigma 100-300mm f4 and 50-500mm OS to buy the 150-450mm. Mind you, I have since purchased another 100-300mm f4, it would have been rude not to at the price the seller was asking.

09-01-2015, 02:41 PM	#1289
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Mike.P® Mind you, I have since purchased another 100-300mm f4, it would have been rude not to at the price the seller was asking. As much as I can relate to the difficulty of letting a bargain pass, isn't there too much overlap between the 100-300/4 and the 150-450? In other words, what are good reasons to have both lenses?

09-01-2015, 03:16 PM	#1290
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by Class A As much as I can relate to the difficulty of letting a bargain pass, isn't there too much overlap between the 100-300/4 and the 150-450? In other words, what are good reasons to have both lenses? Easy question: LBA.