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howieb101 · 02-14-2016, 09:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Hi All.

If you do not go to DPReview here are some of my Australian Open 2016 tennis shots with the K3:

Enjoy!

Howie Be

Last edited by photolady95; 02-14-2016 at 10:45 PM. Reason: removed personal links

**Tonytee** · 02-14-2016, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by howieb101

Hi All.

If you do not go to DPReview here are some of my Australian Open 2016 tennis shots with the K3:

Enjoy!

Howie Be

OMG!! What awesome sports photography. Well done, very well done.

Tony

Sandy Hancock · 02-14-2016, 11:18 PM

Nice work. Good seats

bxf · 02-15-2016, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by howieb101

Hi All.

If you do not go to DPReview here are some of my Australian Open 2016 tennis shots with the K3:

Enjoy!

Howie Be

Totally unacceptable images - not shot with FF gear!

officiousbystander · 02-15-2016, 02:06 AM

Were you sitting with the ballboys? I wouldn't think the 200mm would have the reach for these shots. Some great photos!

howieb101 · 02-15-2016, 02:35 AM

Originally posted by officiousbystander

Were you sitting with the ballboys? I wouldn't think the 200mm would have the reach for these shots. Some great photos!

Well, usually about 3-4 rows from the front.

The advantage of aps-c is undeniable for telephoto use. 200 becomes 300mm, so I'm not complaining.

Also, spectators are limited to 200mm at Oz Open.

Anyway, I hope this helps encourage other Pentaxians to try out some action photography.

Howie Be]

---------- Post added 02-15-2016 at 02:37 AM ----------

Originally posted by bxf

Totally unacceptable images - not shot with FF gear!

I'll get a full frame eventually but aps-c is great for telephoto use.

GodsPetMonkey · 02-15-2016, 04:18 AM

Originally posted by howieb101

Well, usually about 3-4 rows from the front.

The advantage of aps-c is undeniable for telephoto use. 200 becomes 300mm, so I'm not complaining.

Also, spectators are limited to 200mm at Oz Open.

Silly rule. You should borrow a Q next time. Not only because tiny cameras on beefy lenses look awesome, but you get to turn that 200mm limit into an effective 920mm (or 1120mm for the older models). Take that FF touting spectators!

Paul the Sunman · 02-15-2016, 04:43 AM

I am very tempted by an f2.8 70-200 FF lens, and the Sigma is particularly attractive. My only concern is that the bokeh looks very busy and unattractive in some shots that I have seen (not the tennis shots). The (much cheaper) Tamron seems better in that regard, though Tamron handling is a pain. The upcoming Pentax 70-200 looks superb, but very expensive.

The OP has done very well with his Australian Open gallery. Clearly, the Sigma is worthy of full consideration. It is very hard to find in K-mount these days though.

**beachgardener** · 02-15-2016, 11:18 PM

yeah, nice work, love the tennis

**gaweidert** · 02-16-2016, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

The upcoming Pentax 70-200 looks superb, but very expensive.
.

If it's pricing history is anything like the 150-450, it should drop in price by about 30% in about 6 months. I know that after experiencing this on my 150-450 I will not be an early adapter of the 70-200 lens. I spent $2,250 for my 150-450. Seeing it some $550 cheaper today smarts a bit. Once burned, twice learned.

Paul the Sunman · 02-16-2016, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

If it's pricing history is anything like the 150-450, it should drop in price by about 30% in about 6 months.

I expect so too. This might be especially true if Sigma or Tamron start producing their excellent 70-200 f2.8 lenses in K-mount again once the Pentax FF comes out.

But there is one thing I don't understand. The Pentax has 3 fewer elements than the Sigma, 1 fewer groups, no in-built shake reduction ... but is still 325 grams heavier! One can usually rely on Sigma to build a lens with no regard for weight, but Pentax have outdone them this time. Not very Pentax-like.

**gaweidert** · 02-16-2016, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

I expect so too. This might be especially true if Sigma or Tamron start producing their excellent 70-200 f2.8 lenses in K-mount again once the Pentax FF comes out.

But there is one thing I don't understand. The Pentax has 3 fewer elements than the Sigma, 1 fewer groups, no in-built shake reduction ... but is still 325 grams heavier! One can usually rely on Sigma to build a lens with no regard for weight, but Pentax have outdone them this time. Not very Pentax-like.

I think that the weight difference is related to weather sealing and an overall more robust assembly. It is one heck of a lens, but these price drops have ticked me off a bit. I got mine at 9% off list. Never envisioned it dropping so low.

02-14-2016, 09:53 PM - 2 Likes	#1
howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	Tennis with Sigma 70-200 HSM II Hi All. If you do not go to DPReview here are some of my Australian Open 2016 tennis shots with the K3: https://flic.kr/s/aHsktbRNJ2 https://flic.kr/s/aHsktAqemR Enjoy! Howie Be Last edited by photolady95; 02-14-2016 at 10:45 PM. Reason: removed personal links

02-14-2016, 10:59 PM	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,532	Originally posted by howieb101 Hi All. If you do not go to DPReview here are some of my Australian Open 2016 tennis shots with the K3: https://flic.kr/s/aHsktbRNJ2 https://flic.kr/s/aHsktAqemR Enjoy! Howie Be OMG!! What awesome sports photography. Well done, very well done. Tony

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bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by howieb101 Hi All. If you do not go to DPReview here are some of my Australian Open 2016 tennis shots with the K3: https://flic.kr/s/aHsktbRNJ2 https://flic.kr/s/aHsktAqemR Enjoy! Howie Be Totally unacceptable images - not shot with FF gear!

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howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594 Original Poster	Originally posted by officiousbystander Were you sitting with the ballboys? I wouldn't think the 200mm would have the reach for these shots. Some great photos! Well, usually about 3-4 rows from the front. The advantage of aps-c is undeniable for telephoto use. 200 becomes 300mm, so I'm not complaining. Also, spectators are limited to 200mm at Oz Open. Anyway, I hope this helps encourage other Pentaxians to try out some action photography. Howie Be] ---------- Post added 02-15-2016 at 02:37 AM ---------- Originally posted by bxf Totally unacceptable images - not shot with FF gear! I'll get a full frame eventually but aps-c is great for telephoto use.

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gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman I expect so too. This might be especially true if Sigma or Tamron start producing their excellent 70-200 f2.8 lenses in K-mount again once the Pentax FF comes out. But there is one thing I don't understand. The Pentax has 3 fewer elements than the Sigma, 1 fewer groups, no in-built shake reduction ... but is still 325 grams heavier! One can usually rely on Sigma to build a lens with no regard for weight, but Pentax have outdone them this time. Not very Pentax-like. I think that the weight difference is related to weather sealing and an overall more robust assembly. It is one heck of a lens, but these price drops have ticked me off a bit. I got mine at 9% off list. Never envisioned it dropping so low.

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