Hello from Brazil

Alvaro Fraga · 07-31-2014, 06:12 PM

Hello, pentaxians friends.

I live in Brazil and I am passionate about photography and bird watching. Just buy a pentax k-3 and I'm not sure of the lens that I use to photograph birds and other animals and would like to know what lens you suggest me: Pentax 300mm f / 4 or Pentax 60-250mm f / 4?

The guidelines you will be very welcome

Thank you

**patrick9** · 07-31-2014, 06:32 PM

Hello and welcome to the Forums . I will let others more knowledgeable than I on the two lenses You have mentioned answer your question.

hcarvalhoalves · 07-31-2014, 11:17 PM

For bird watching the 300mm f/4 is more useful, with birds often you're never close enough and the +50mm makes a difference.

**TER-OR** · 08-01-2014, 05:41 AM - **1 Like**

Both are great lenses, but from what I've seen the 300mm has greater magnification than the 250mm end of the zoom.
I don't have either, just the 55-300 so this is just from my own research - I'd like to get the 300mm, and should start saving my money to buy one.

Welcome aboard!

**savoche** · 08-01-2014, 07:57 AM - **1 Like**

Like TER-OR I have only the 55-300, but for birds I would definitely go for the 300, and probably the HD DA 1.4x converter in addition. I believe the converter works well with the 60-250 as well, but would still take the 300 given the choice.

And welcome to our part of the Web!

amrocha · 08-01-2014, 08:23 AM

Hi Alvaro,
I think for bird watching the longer 300mm may be better, especially considering the greater magnification mentioned TER-OR. I recommend you read the reviews of both lenses here on the forum (see section Lenses > Pentax Lens Reviews). If not the 300mm, maybe you could also consider a 200-300mm + teleconverter.
Anyway, both are excellent lenses and are DA*, which means they are not only the top line, but also weather sealed.
I don't have either, but I do have a basic Tamron 70-300mm, which is ok for birds, but sometimes difficult to get the focus, and is also shows a lot of purple fringing. Since you are considering the DA*'s, I guess you are not on a budget and this one is definetely out of the question.
Where are you from? I am also from Brazil, from Catalao, GO, but currently living in Jundiai, SP.
Seja bem-vindo ao forum!
Abraço,
Alexandre

**Kerrowdown** · 08-01-2014, 02:03 PM

Welcome to the forum, another vote here for the 300mm.

Jean Poitiers · 08-02-2014, 06:38 AM

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France, Alvaro Fraga ... I have the 55-300, too, and a prime would be better IMHO. Hope to see some images soon! Salut, J

Alvaro Fraga · 08-02-2014, 08:15 AM

Thanks guys for the guidelines. I was opting for the 300mm f / 4 and also the purchase of 1.4x teleconverter. I'm migrating from Canon to Pentax for a dream come true, because I learned to shoot on a Pentax k1000 when I was a teenager. I know a lens 300mmm f / 4 works well with a teleconverter. I'm selling my Canon 300mm f / 4 and buy a Pentax 300mm f / 4. Again, thanks for the suggestions.

Alvaro Fraga · 08-02-2014, 08:17 AM

Thanks, Jean.

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07-31-2014, 06:12 PM	#1
Alvaro Fraga New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6	Hello from Brazil Hello, pentaxians friends. I live in Brazil and I am passionate about photography and bird watching. Just buy a pentax k-3 and I'm not sure of the lens that I use to photograph birds and other animals and would like to know what lens you suggest me: Pentax 300mm f / 4 or Pentax 60-250mm f / 4? The guidelines you will be very welcome Thank you

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07-31-2014, 06:32 PM	#2
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Hello and welcome to the Forums . I will let others more knowledgeable than I on the two lenses You have mentioned answer your question.

07-31-2014, 11:17 PM	#3
hcarvalhoalves Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,019	For bird watching the 300mm f/4 is more useful, with birds often you're never close enough and the +50mm makes a difference.

08-01-2014, 05:41 AM - 1 Like	#4
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Both are great lenses, but from what I've seen the 300mm has greater magnification than the 250mm end of the zoom. I don't have either, just the 55-300 so this is just from my own research - I'd like to get the 300mm, and should start saving my money to buy one. Welcome aboard!

08-01-2014, 07:57 AM - 1 Like	#5
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Like TER-OR I have only the 55-300, but for birds I would definitely go for the 300, and probably the HD DA 1.4x converter in addition. I believe the converter works well with the 60-250 as well, but would still take the 300 given the choice. And welcome to our part of the Web!

08-01-2014, 08:23 AM	#6
amrocha Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Catalao GO Brasil Photos: Gallery Posts: 326	Hi Alvaro, I think for bird watching the longer 300mm may be better, especially considering the greater magnification mentioned TER-OR. I recommend you read the reviews of both lenses here on the forum (see section Lenses > Pentax Lens Reviews). If not the 300mm, maybe you could also consider a 200-300mm + teleconverter. Anyway, both are excellent lenses and are DA, which means they are not only the top line, but also weather sealed. I don't have either, but I do have a basic Tamron 70-300mm, which is ok for birds, but sometimes difficult to get the focus, and is also shows a lot of purple fringing. Since you are considering the DA's, I guess you are not on a budget and this one is definetely out of the question. Where are you from? I am also from Brazil, from Catalao, GO, but currently living in Jundiai, SP. Seja bem-vindo ao forum! Abraço, Alexandre

08-01-2014, 02:03 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Welcome to the forum, another vote here for the 300mm.

08-02-2014, 06:38 AM	#8
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Welcome to PF and *bonjour* from France, Alvaro Fraga ... I have the 55-300, too, and a prime would be better IMHO. Hope to see some images soon! *Salut*, J

08-02-2014, 08:15 AM	#9
Alvaro Fraga New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thanks guys for the guidelines. I was opting for the 300mm f / 4 and also the purchase of 1.4x teleconverter. I'm migrating from Canon to Pentax for a dream come true, because I learned to shoot on a Pentax k1000 when I was a teenager. I know a lens 300mmm f / 4 works well with a teleconverter. I'm selling my Canon 300mm f / 4 and buy a Pentax 300mm f / 4. Again, thanks for the suggestions.

08-02-2014, 08:17 AM	#10
Alvaro Fraga New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thanks, Jean. ---------- Post added 08-02-14 at 12:19 PM ---------- Alexandre, I'm from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, uai.... ---------- Post added 08-02-14 at 12:19 PM ---------- Alexandre, I'm from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, uai....