Anyone Using the KP with the 300/4 lens?

grcolts · 04-28-2019, 07:22 PM

If anyone is using the 300/4 lens with the KP I would be interested in hearing your experiences with that combo.
I am considering purchasing that combo for birding and nature images. Since there is no camera store near me to actually hold and compare them I have to go by what I see online.
So, would love to hear your feedback on using this combo.
Thanks.
GR

Saltwater Images · 04-29-2019, 02:48 AM

I’m using the KP with the DA* 60-250 and find the AF better than it was using this lens on the K-5II. That said use the large grip. You’ll also want to add the battery grip for balance.

**THoog** · 04-29-2019, 05:35 AM

I use the KP with the DA*60-250 and the DA*300 for zoo shooting. If I add the DA 1.4x, then I use a monopod with a mini ball head, but otherwise, I don't have any balance problems shooting handheld. I use the large grip, but not the battery grip - I don't care for the added weight of the battery grip.

grcolts · 04-29-2019, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Saltwater Images

I’m using the KP with the DA* 60-250 and find the AF better than it was using this lens on the K-5II. That said use the large grip. You’ll also want to add the battery grip for balance.

Thanks for your input!

---------- Post added 04-29-2019 at 04:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by THoog

I use the KP with the DA*60-250 and the DA*300 for zoo shooting. If I add the DA 1.4x, then I use a monopod with a mini ball head, but otherwise, I don't have any balance problems shooting handheld. I use the large grip, but not the battery grip - I don't care for the added weight of the battery grip.

That is good to know. Appreciate your input!

**bkpix** · 04-29-2019, 05:50 PM - **2 Likes**

Yes, the KP plus the 300 DA* is a winning combo. I use it hand-held all the time, and don't worry about the grip, as even the small one is fine. And haven't felt the urge to spend $230 on the battery grip, as I finally decided I can swap out the small batteries as needed.

robtcorl · 05-02-2019, 10:02 AM - **1 Like**

The DA 300* practically lives on my KP, with or without the 1.4x TC.

grcolts · 05-02-2019, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by Saltwater Images

I’m using the KP with the DA* 60-250 and find the AF better than it was using this lens on the K-5II. That said use the large grip. You’ll also want to add the battery grip for balance.

Thank you!

---------- Post added 05-02-2019 at 01:13 PM ----------

Originally posted by bkpix

Yes, the KP plus the 300 DA* is a winning combo. I use it hand-held all the time, and don't worry about the grip, as even the small one is fine. And haven't felt the urge to spend $230 on the battery grip, as I finally decided I can swap out the small batteries as needed.

Thank you for responding to my 300/4 & KP question. I was hoping to find out how people where using this combo, whether or not they used a tripod, or, this was adequate for carrying and shooting handheld. It sounds like this combo works for hand holding. This is one of my major concerns that it could be too heavy for taking on hikes, etc. I am not a big tripod shooter. So, thanks much for your inputs.
GR

---------- Post added 05-02-2019 at 01:14 PM ----------

Originally posted by robtcorl

The DA 300* practically lives on my KP, with or without the 1.4x TC.

Sounds like you love it! Good to know the 1.4TC works fine with it too. Thank you very much for your input.
GR

northcoastgreg · 05-02-2019, 02:06 PM

I've also used the KP with the DA* 300 — although nearly always with the battery grip, as it's just easier to hold that way, particularly in portrait orientation.

Basie · 05-07-2019, 11:34 AM - **1 Like**

I use the 300 F4 on my K5 and KP, mostly handheld. It is a great combination. For serious birding longer is better, but the1.4 AW TC works reasonably well, but does not feel as well

handheld. The KP sensor and 300mm resolution allows for quite significant cropping as well

Good luck and enjoy!

TerryL · 06-17-2019, 12:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Here's one.

SSGGeezer · 06-18-2019, 12:50 PM - **3 Likes**

Here is one also from yesterday.

**clackers** · 06-18-2019, 06:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Here is one also from yesterday.

I think he wants you to tickle him under the chin, SSG, what could go wrong?

SSGGeezer · 06-18-2019, 06:29 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

I think he wants you to tickle him under the chin, SSG, what could go wrong?

That is why I used the 300 Ian! I don't want to be known as Nine Finger Tom!

**clackers** · 06-18-2019, 10:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

That is why I used the 300 Ian! I don't want to be known as Nine Finger Tom!

(Laughs). I was talking to a tour guide who said he once questioned a naive Chinese student why she was late returning to the bus. She showed the pic she'd taken with an Eastern Brown Snake she'd found, picked up and and held for a selfie.

04-28-2019, 07:22 PM	#1
grcolts Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70	Anyone Using the KP with the 300/4 lens? If anyone is using the 300/4 lens with the KP I would be interested in hearing your experiences with that combo. I am considering purchasing that combo for birding and nature images. Since there is no camera store near me to actually hold and compare them I have to go by what I see online. So, would love to hear your feedback on using this combo. Thanks. GR

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04-29-2019, 02:48 AM	#2
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	I’m using the KP with the DA* 60-250 and find the AF better than it was using this lens on the K-5II. That said use the large grip. You’ll also want to add the battery grip for balance.

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THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I use the KP with the DA60-250 and the DA300 for zoo shooting. If I add the DA 1.4x, then I use a monopod with a mini ball head, but otherwise, I don't have any balance problems shooting handheld. I use the large grip, but not the battery grip - I don't care for the added weight of the battery grip.

04-29-2019, 02:40 PM	#4
grcolts Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70 Original Poster	Originally posted by Saltwater Images I’m using the KP with the DA* 60-250 and find the AF better than it was using this lens on the K-5II. That said use the large grip. You’ll also want to add the battery grip for balance. Thanks for your input! ---------- Post added 04-29-2019 at 04:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by THoog I use the KP with the DA60-250 and the DA300 for zoo shooting. If I add the DA 1.4x, then I use a monopod with a mini ball head, but otherwise, I don't have any balance problems shooting handheld. I use the large grip, but not the battery grip - I don't care for the added weight of the battery grip. That is good to know. Appreciate your input!

04-29-2019, 05:50 PM - 2 Likes	#5
bkpix Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Creswell, Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 568	Yes, the KP plus the 300 DA* is a winning combo. I use it hand-held all the time, and don't worry about the grip, as even the small one is fine. And haven't felt the urge to spend $230 on the battery grip, as I finally decided I can swap out the small batteries as needed.

05-02-2019, 10:02 AM - 1 Like	#6
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	The DA 300* practically lives on my KP, with or without the 1.4x TC.

05-02-2019, 11:10 AM	#7
grcolts Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70 Original Poster	Originally posted by Saltwater Images I’m using the KP with the DA* 60-250 and find the AF better than it was using this lens on the K-5II. That said use the large grip. You’ll also want to add the battery grip for balance. Thank you! ---------- Post added 05-02-2019 at 01:13 PM ---------- Originally posted by bkpix Yes, the KP plus the 300 DA* is a winning combo. I use it hand-held all the time, and don't worry about the grip, as even the small one is fine. And haven't felt the urge to spend $230 on the battery grip, as I finally decided I can swap out the small batteries as needed. Thank you for responding to my 300/4 & KP question. I was hoping to find out how people where using this combo, whether or not they used a tripod, or, this was adequate for carrying and shooting handheld. It sounds like this combo works for hand holding. This is one of my major concerns that it could be too heavy for taking on hikes, etc. I am not a big tripod shooter. So, thanks much for your inputs. GR ---------- Post added 05-02-2019 at 01:14 PM ---------- Originally posted by robtcorl The DA 300* practically lives on my KP, with or without the 1.4x TC. Sounds like you love it! Good to know the 1.4TC works fine with it too. Thank you very much for your input. GR

05-02-2019, 02:06 PM	#8
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	I've also used the KP with the DA* 300 — although nearly always with the battery grip, as it's just easier to hold that way, particularly in portrait orientation.

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Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 989	I use the 300 F4 on my K5 and KP, mostly handheld. It is a great combination. For serious birding longer is better, but the1.4 AW TC works reasonably well, but does not feel as well handheld. The KP sensor and 300mm resolution allows for quite significant cropping as well Good luck and enjoy!

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SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Here is one also from yesterday.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Here is one also from yesterday. I think he wants you to tickle him under the chin, SSG, what could go wrong?

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06-18-2019, 06:29 PM - 2 Likes	#13
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by clackers I think he wants you to tickle him under the chin, SSG, what could go wrong? That is why I used the 300 Ian! I don't want to be known as Nine Finger Tom!

06-18-2019, 10:10 PM - 1 Like	#14
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by SSGGeezer That is why I used the 300 Ian! I don't want to be known as Nine Finger Tom! (Laughs). I was talking to a tour guide who said he once questioned a naive Chinese student why she was late returning to the bus. She showed the pic she'd taken with an Eastern Brown Snake she'd found, picked up and and held for a selfie.