Post Your Best KP Shots

**Des** · 06-21-2020, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I got the "Drops and Spills" warranty from Amazon with mine. worked out to about $1 a month for 4 years. Just have to skip one MickyD's coffee every 30 days to make up for it ......lol

That sounds like a good deal. Mine was theoretically covered by house and contents insurance but the excess was more than the cost of the lens.

scotty707 · 06-22-2020, 12:13 AM - **3 Likes**

cport · 06-22-2020, 08:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Your the second to be inspired enough to buy the 55-300 PLM because of postings by Northcoastgreg. I got mine 3 months ago !

He has the ability to make many lenses really shine !

---------- Post added 06-22-20 at 08:49 AM ----------

Originally posted by Des

You are not the only one to be inspired by Greg's photos.

Enjoy the PLM - it's an excellent lens for what it is. The only note of caution I would add is that its lightweight construction makes it easy to break: What to avoid with your 55-300 PLM lens! - PentaxForums.com

Thanks. I know that this lens is kind of fragile, this is what is paid for this price.

**BruceBanner** · 06-22-2020, 02:17 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Des

You are not the only one to be inspired by Greg's photos.

I second that, he's a very good tog that showcases what lenses can do in the right hands.

Speaking of which, here's another 55-300PLM shot;

Tweet Tuesday!

Oh god... it's happened hasn't it... I've slipped into being a 'bird shooter'. Urgh... I need an intervention.

I think this is a Thornbill... Yellow or Rumped... I shouldn't really care anymore..

timb64 · 06-22-2020, 04:16 PM - **6 Likes**

Received my PLM a couple of weeks ago,very impressed so far.

BigNasty0213 · 06-22-2020, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

I second that, he's a very good tog that showcases what lenses can do in the right hands.

Speaking of which, here's another 55-300PLM shot;

Tweet Tuesday!

Oh god... it's happened hasn't it... I've slipped into being a 'bird shooter'. Urgh... I need an intervention.

I think this is a Thornbill... Yellow or Rumped... I shouldn't really care anymore..

HA I felt the same way when I got my KP with a PLM.
Then it hit that birding is actually kind of enjoyable when you get that shot of something that just fidgets around all the time, you have to be lucky or quick or quick and lucky. Been trying to get a shot of the Anna's and Calliope hummingbirds around here, or even the several pairs of bald eagles but they all seem to know when I have or don't have my camera.

rmrufener · 06-23-2020, 01:14 PM - **1 Like**

This one does

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**acoufap** · 06-25-2020, 12:44 PM - **5 Likes**

From today evening ...

1

2

3

4

KP, DA55-300 (1 & 2) and DA*11-18 (3 & 4).

timb64 · 06-25-2020, 01:21 PM - **7 Likes**

55-300PLM

**BruceBanner** · 06-25-2020, 10:02 PM - **12 Likes**

Gothic

KP+55-300PLM

cport · 06-25-2020, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Gothic

KP+55-300PLM

Excellent !

**Des** · 06-25-2020, 10:52 PM - **1 Like**

Your posts are always very enjoyable and informative.

BigNasty0213 · 06-26-2020, 11:00 AM - **5 Likes**

Been trying to bring these guys to the yard for weeks.
Changed feeder and changed up the feed, they have been swarming this morning.

While not the most clear on the noise front I cranked the shutter speed up to get the wings clearly. Not sure which of three species of hummers that are in the area but happy none the less.

One3rdEV · 06-26-2020, 05:07 PM

Absolutely concur... will miss your presence and inspiring images very much Eddy!... BruceBanner

42datasquirrels · 06-27-2020, 12:35 AM - **2 Likes**

KP + Tamron SP 90mm (52bb)
The best from today. Got to revive an old favorite lens with my new KP.

06-25-2020, 10:02 PM - 12 Likes	#2320
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Gothic KP+55-300PLM Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 06-28-2020 at 04:22 AM.

06-25-2020, 10:37 PM	#2321
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	Originally posted by BruceBanner Gothic KP+55-300PLM Excellent ! Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 06-28-2020 at 04:22 AM.

06-25-2020, 10:52 PM - 1 Like	#2322
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Your posts are always very enjoyable and informative. Last edited by Racer X 69; 06-28-2020 at 10:42 AM.

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06-21-2020, 09:30 PM	#2311
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I got the "Drops and Spills" warranty from Amazon with mine. worked out to about $1 a month for 4 years. Just have to skip one MickyD's coffee every 30 days to make up for it ......lol That sounds like a good deal. Mine was theoretically covered by house and contents insurance but the excess was more than the cost of the lens.

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06-22-2020, 08:45 AM - 1 Like	#2313
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Your the second to be inspired enough to buy the 55-300 PLM because of postings by Northcoastgreg. I got mine 3 months ago ! He has the ability to make many lenses really shine ! ---------- Post added 06-22-20 at 08:49 AM ---------- Originally posted by Des You are not the only one to be inspired by Greg's photos. Enjoy the PLM - it's an excellent lens for what it is. The only note of caution I would add is that its lightweight construction makes it easy to break: What to avoid with your 55-300 PLM lens! - PentaxForums.com Thanks. I know that this lens is kind of fragile, this is what is paid for this price.

06-22-2020, 02:17 PM - 3 Likes	#2314
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by Des You are not the only one to be inspired by Greg's photos. I second that, he's a very good tog that showcases what lenses can do in the right hands. Speaking of which, here's another 55-300PLM shot; Tweet Tuesday! Oh god... it's happened hasn't it... I've slipped into being a 'bird shooter'. Urgh... I need an intervention. I think this is a Thornbill... Yellow or Rumped... I shouldn't really care anymore..

06-22-2020, 04:16 PM - 6 Likes	#2315
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Received my PLM a couple of weeks ago,very impressed so far.

06-22-2020, 08:42 PM	#2316
BigNasty0213 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 58	Originally posted by BruceBanner I second that, he's a very good tog that showcases what lenses can do in the right hands. Speaking of which, here's another 55-300PLM shot; Tweet Tuesday! Oh god... it's happened hasn't it... I've slipped into being a 'bird shooter'. Urgh... I need an intervention. I think this is a Thornbill... Yellow or Rumped... I shouldn't really care anymore.. HA I felt the same way when I got my KP with a PLM. Then it hit that birding is actually kind of enjoyable when you get that shot of something that just fidgets around all the time, you have to be lucky or quick or quick and lucky. Been trying to get a shot of the Anna's and Calliope hummingbirds around here, or even the several pairs of bald eagles but they all seem to know when I have or don't have my camera.

06-25-2020, 12:44 PM - 5 Likes	#2318
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	From today evening ... 1 2 3 4 KP, DA55-300 (1 & 2) and DA11-18 (3 & 4).*

06-25-2020, 01:21 PM - 7 Likes	#2319
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	55-300PLM

06-26-2020, 11:00 AM - 5 Likes	#2323
BigNasty0213 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 58	Been trying to bring these guys to the yard for weeks. Changed feeder and changed up the feed, they have been swarming this morning. While not the most clear on the noise front I cranked the shutter speed up to get the wings clearly. Not sure which of three species of hummers that are in the area but happy none the less.

06-26-2020, 05:07 PM	#2324
One3rdEV Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: So-central, MI Posts: 285	Absolutely concur... will miss your presence and inspiring images very much Eddy!... BruceBanner

06-27-2020, 12:35 AM - 2 Likes	#2325
42datasquirrels New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 3	KP + Tamron SP 90mm (52bb) The best from today. Got to revive an old favorite lens with my new KP.