Sports Football Soccer with K-3+DA*300+1.4xTC

Rudy · 11-09-2014, 02:20 AM - **1 Like**

A few shots (cropped) of Football Soccer Game shot with K-3 + DA*300 + 1.ax HD TC

Lens slow to focus for first time, but after it locks in, the K-3 did OK tracking (i have not uploaded the sequences.)

Custom Settings for tracking at high FPS - very few misses.
16-3
17-3
18-3

Pics here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/109041703@N02/sets/72157648795605688/

Shots taken from the of the field looking a the opposite half of the field and goal.

What do you think about the sharpness and focus i got on these pics with this combination of camera+lens+TC? Suggestions?

johan kruger · 11-09-2014, 06:23 AM

very nice. Keep up the work. I Love this new TC.

**Mikesul** · 11-09-2014, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Rudy

A few shots (cropped) of Football Soccer Game shot with K-3 + DA*300 + 1.ax HD TC

Lens slow to focus for first time, but after it locks in, the K-3 did OK tracking (i have not uploaded the sequences.)

Custom Settings for tracking at high FPS - very few misses.
16-3
17-3
18-3

Pics here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/109041703@N02/sets/72157648795605688/

Shots taken from the of the field looking a the opposite half of the field and goal.

What do you think about the sharpness and focus i got on these pics with this combination of camera+lens+TC? Suggestions?

Great, sharp, colorful action photos! Who said Pentax equipment can't be used for sports action? Love the photos.

rawr · 11-09-2014, 07:49 AM

Good results. What you are doing is working fine.

Normally I wouldn't use a TC for sports, due to the impact on IQ and AF, but the DA*300 is such a nice lens, it seems to let you break all the rules.

LensBeginner · 11-09-2014, 09:35 AM

Nice set!
That must be a sweet camera-lens combo...

RonHendriks1966 · 11-09-2014, 01:59 PM

I think that using 1/400th is a little on the long side for such a combination. We are talking about 643mm compared to Full Frame, so I would give it a notch in shuttertime to at least 1/500th (but probably 1/640th).

**Miguel** · 11-09-2014, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Rudy

What do you think about the sharpness and focus i got on these pics with this combination of camera+lens+TC? Suggestions?

I would aim to have a minimum shutter of 1/1000 with 1/1500 preferred for this age group. With a TC, that means a much higher ISO. I would think you could have gotten away with ISO 1600. My daylight default is ISO 800 for soccer. Your shots with a faster shutter do look good technically.

Content-wise, the third shot is the most interesting. The first one would have been noteworthy if the ball was somewhere in the frame.

M

Rudy · 11-09-2014, 11:59 PM

Thank you all for the replies. I will be increasing the ISO for the next game.

**crewl1** · 11-10-2014, 05:30 PM

Wow that set looks great. Personally I prefer zooms for sports but I can see why the IQ of a prime can help the photos shine.

**Mikesul** · 11-10-2014, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Wow that set looks great. Personally I prefer zooms for sports but I can see why the IQ of a prime can help the photos shine.

The da*300 certainly did that in this set. What an amazing lens.

Rudy · 11-10-2014, 08:48 PM

Below is a sample of the DA*60-250 at 250mm + 1.4x Pentax TC.
I think the TC is also OK in the 60-250 zoom at 250; it is sharper by 200; but the DA*300 is better..

https://www.flickr.com/photos/109041703@N02/15576849547/in/set-72157648795605688

**Belnan** · 11-11-2014, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by Rudy

A few shots (cropped) of Football Soccer Game shot with K-3 + DA*300 + 1.ax HD TC

Lens slow to focus for first time, but after it locks in, the K-3 did OK tracking (i have not uploaded the sequences.)

Custom Settings for tracking at high FPS - very few misses.
16-3
17-3
18-3

Pics here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/109041703@N02/sets/72157648795605688/

Shots taken from the of the field looking a the opposite half of the field and goal.

What do you think about the sharpness and focus i got on these pics with this combination of camera+lens+TC? Suggestions?

Nice job Rudy, the da* 300 looks like a stellar lens and you seem to put it to good use.

11-09-2014, 02:20 AM - 1 Like	#1
Rudy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 109	*Sports Football Soccer with K-3+DA300+1.4xTC** A few shots (cropped) of Football Soccer Game shot with K-3 + DA*300 + 1.ax HD TC Lens slow to focus for first time, but after it locks in, the K-3 did OK tracking (i have not uploaded the sequences.) Custom Settings for tracking at high FPS - very few misses. 16-3 17-3 18-3 Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/109041703@N02/sets/72157648795605688/ Shots taken from the of the field looking a the opposite half of the field and goal. What do you think about the sharpness and focus i got on these pics with this combination of camera+lens+TC? Suggestions?

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11-09-2014, 06:23 AM	#2
johan kruger Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South AFrica Photos: Albums Posts: 298	very nice. Keep up the work. I Love this new TC.

11-09-2014, 07:28 AM	#3
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Rudy A few shots (cropped) of Football Soccer Game shot with K-3 + DA*300 + 1.ax HD TC Lens slow to focus for first time, but after it locks in, the K-3 did OK tracking (i have not uploaded the sequences.) Custom Settings for tracking at high FPS - very few misses. 16-3 17-3 18-3 Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/109041703@N02/sets/72157648795605688/ Shots taken from the of the field looking a the opposite half of the field and goal. What do you think about the sharpness and focus i got on these pics with this combination of camera+lens+TC? Suggestions? Great, sharp, colorful action photos! Who said Pentax equipment can't be used for sports action? Love the photos.

11-09-2014, 07:49 AM	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Good results. What you are doing is working fine. Normally I wouldn't use a TC for sports, due to the impact on IQ and AF, but the DA*300 is such a nice lens, it seems to let you break all the rules.

11-09-2014, 09:35 AM	#5
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Nice set! That must be a sweet camera-lens combo...

11-09-2014, 01:59 PM	#6
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I think that using 1/400th is a little on the long side for such a combination. We are talking about 643mm compared to Full Frame, so I would give it a notch in shuttertime to at least 1/500th (but probably 1/640th).

11-09-2014, 02:23 PM	#7
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Originally posted by Rudy What do you think about the sharpness and focus i got on these pics with this combination of camera+lens+TC? Suggestions? I would aim to have a minimum shutter of 1/1000 with 1/1500 preferred for this age group. With a TC, that means a much higher ISO. I would think you could have gotten away with ISO 1600. My daylight default is ISO 800 for soccer. Your shots with a faster shutter do look good technically. Content-wise, the third shot is the most interesting. The first one would have been noteworthy if the ball was somewhere in the frame. M

11-09-2014, 11:59 PM	#8
Rudy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 109 Original Poster	Thank you all for the replies. I will be increasing the ISO for the next game.

11-10-2014, 05:30 PM	#9
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Wow that set looks great. Personally I prefer zooms for sports but I can see why the IQ of a prime can help the photos shine.

11-10-2014, 08:35 PM	#10
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by crewl1 Wow that set looks great. Personally I prefer zooms for sports but I can see why the IQ of a prime can help the photos shine. The da*300 certainly did that in this set. What an amazing lens.

11-10-2014, 08:48 PM	#11
Rudy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 109 Original Poster	Below is a sample of the DA60-250 at 250mm + 1.4x Pentax TC. I think the TC is also OK in the 60-250 zoom at 250; it is sharper by 200; but the DA300 is better.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/109041703@N02/15576849547/in/set-72157648795605688

11-11-2014, 06:29 PM	#12
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by Rudy A few shots (cropped) of Football Soccer Game shot with K-3 + DA300 + 1.ax HD TC Lens slow to focus for first time, but after it locks in, the K-3 did OK tracking (i have not uploaded the sequences.) Custom Settings for tracking at high FPS - very few misses. 16-3 17-3 18-3 Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/109041703@N02/sets/72157648795605688/ Shots taken from the of the field looking a the opposite half of the field and goal. What do you think about the sharpness and focus i got on these pics with this combination of camera+lens+TC? Suggestions? Nice job Rudy, the da 300 looks like a stellar lens and you seem to put it to good use.