Sports photography - single images

Sandy Hancock · 01-12-2018, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by dosdan

Impressive result for such a small sensor. What was the shutter speed?

1/1000
Click on the image to view a larger version in Flickr, with more EXIF detail.

Quote:

This kit is so you can work within a max. 200mm FL lens restriction imposed on spectators to keep them from intruding upon the work of professional photographers?

Something like that, but I suspect it has more to do with public safety and courtesy. There were probably 30,000 people there; if the great unwashed were all carrying around DSLR's with 600mm lenses and tripods it would be bedlam.

Quote:

How much cropping of the frame is there in this shot?

Essentially none. I think I rotated it slightly.

**Tas** · 01-12-2018, 04:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Corner exit, K-1 and the 150-450 at 450mm.

Best viewed on Flickr for the dark matte.

Tas

**aslyfox** · 01-12-2018, 05:10 PM

I'll play

1 - out at first

2 - pick off play back safely

3 - out at first

( the ball is barely visible in the glove in all three photos )

K 3 + HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW [ first time I had tried out that lens ]

our seats were behind the visitors dug out at Wrigley Field

**Tas** · 01-12-2018, 11:27 PM

Same rider as the previous image above, K-1 and the D-FA 150-450.

Tas

**rtmarwitz** · 01-13-2018, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Tas

K-1 and the D-FA 150-450.

nice and great detail. seems like a great camera/lens combination. i think you can see the heat distortion from the exhaust just behind the top of his boot.

---------- Post added 01-13-18 at 07:36 AM ----------

Originally posted by Aslyfox

HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW [ first time I had tried out that lens ]

great shots! looking forward to the first time I can try this lens out. i have this and the other new DFA zooms in my wishlist.

**aslyfox** · 01-13-2018, 07:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rtmarwitz

. . . great shots! looking forward to the first time I can try this lens out. i have this and the other new DFA zooms in my wishlist.

thanks

I hope you get lucky and find good " experienced " lenses as I did with both the D FA * 70-200mm F2.8 [ bought from a forum member via the market place ] and the D FA 150-450mm

I saw the listing for the * 70-200mm and send a pm within minutes of the lens being posted for sale

took several days to work out the details, the seller was about 80 miles away and he let me try it out first before buying it.

awscreo · 01-13-2018, 07:22 AM - **3 Likes**

Some high school american football

K-1 & Tamron 70-200 2.8

Macario · 02-04-2018, 02:13 PM - **2 Likes**

**Tas** · 02-12-2018, 07:38 PM - **4 Likes**

Another capture at the Towoomba round of the Australian National MX Championship.

This was captured with the K-1 and the D-FA* 70-200.

Tas

**Tas** · 02-13-2018, 06:16 PM - **5 Likes**

As nice as the 560/5.6 looks, I'd hope that a reboot of the 600/4 and a quality FF teleconverter is coming somewhere down the track. I'm being selfish of course, it's just that a longer lens with an f4 aperture would be great for capturing surfers. Even a good FF 1.4 TC would help add some reach to the 150-450. Ah well, maybe one day.

Tas

**Tas** · 02-19-2018, 01:51 AM - **1 Like**

The surf has had a boost from Cyclone Gita, this is from a location Currumbin on the Gold Coast in Queensland. The tide was coming in at this location and it was so nice to feel the water running across my feet, then my calves then there came a point when I realised I needed to move back a bit.

Cross-posted to the 300mm plus lens club...at least I thought I did, but it's not there now so who knows.

Tas

**mattb123** · 02-19-2018, 10:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Backcountry skiing yesterday. Not the greatest conditions but nice views and a fun day in the mountains.
K-3 & 18-135

**Tas** · 02-19-2018, 02:49 PM - **1 Like**

I'm, liking the contrast between Matt's snowy mountain shots and surfing in the summer here. In both cases the photographer needs to wear a pair of these.

Tas

**Tas** · 02-22-2018, 03:53 AM - **3 Likes**

National Mx with the K-1 and HD D-FA* 70-200mm f2.8 @ 160mm & f6.3.

Apparently this composition would be a fail as the rider is not 'riding into the picture'. Can't say I care really.

Tas

**iheiramo** · 02-22-2018, 08:59 AM - **2 Likes**

M135/3.5

01-12-2018, 04:33 PM - 2 Likes	#317
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Corner exit, K-1 and the 150-450 at 450mm. Best viewed on Flickr for the dark matte. Tas Last edited by Tas; 01-12-2018 at 05:16 PM. Reason: Recommend to view at host site

02-12-2018, 07:38 PM - 4 Likes	#324
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	MX1 450 Pro Race No.94 - Eddie Brown Another capture at the Towoomba round of the Australian National MX Championship. This was captured with the K-1 and the D-FA* 70-200. Tas

02-13-2018, 06:16 PM - 5 Likes	#325
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Why Ricoh Pentax needs some updated long lenses As nice as the 560/5.6 looks, I'd hope that a reboot of the 600/4 and a quality FF teleconverter is coming somewhere down the track. I'm being selfish of course, it's just that a longer lens with an f4 aperture would be great for capturing surfers. Even a good FF 1.4 TC would help add some reach to the 150-450. Ah well, maybe one day. Tas

02-19-2018, 01:51 AM - 1 Like	#326
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	The surf has had a boost from Cyclone Gita, this is from a location Currumbin on the Gold Coast in Queensland. The tide was coming in at this location and it was so nice to feel the water running across my feet, then my calves then there came a point when I realised I needed to move back a bit. Cross-posted to the 300mm plus lens club...at least I thought I did, but it's not there now so who knows. Tas Last edited by Tas; 02-19-2018 at 04:55 AM.

02-19-2018, 10:16 AM - 2 Likes	#327
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Backcountry skiing yesterday. Not the greatest conditions but nice views and a fun day in the mountains. K-3 & 18-135 Last edited by mattb123; 02-19-2018 at 10:21 AM.

01-12-2018, 02:26 PM	#316
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by dosdan Impressive result for such a small sensor. What was the shutter speed? 1/1000 Click on the image to view a larger version in Flickr, with more EXIF detail. Quote: This kit is so you can work within a max. 200mm FL lens restriction imposed on spectators to keep them from intruding upon the work of professional photographers? Something like that, but I suspect it has more to do with public safety and courtesy. There were probably 30,000 people there; if the great unwashed were all carrying around DSLR's with 600mm lenses and tripods it would be bedlam. Quote: How much cropping of the frame is there in this shot? Essentially none. I think I rotated it slightly.

01-12-2018, 11:27 PM	#319
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Same rider as the previous image above, K-1 and the D-FA 150-450. Tas

01-13-2018, 06:33 AM	#320
rtmarwitz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: rural central Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 198	Originally posted by Tas K-1 and the D-FA 150-450. nice and great detail. seems like a great camera/lens combination. i think you can see the heat distortion from the exhaust just behind the top of his boot. ---------- Post added 01-13-18 at 07:36 AM ---------- Originally posted by Aslyfox HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW [ first time I had tried out that lens ] great shots! looking forward to the first time I can try this lens out. i have this and the other new DFA zooms in my wishlist.

01-13-2018, 07:06 AM - 1 Like	#321
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by rtmarwitz . . . great shots! looking forward to the first time I can try this lens out. i have this and the other new DFA zooms in my wishlist. thanks I hope you get lucky and find good " experienced " lenses as I did with both the D FA * 70-200mm F2.8 [ bought from a forum member via the market place ] and the D FA 150-450mm I saw the listing for the * 70-200mm and send a pm within minutes of the lens being posted for sale took several days to work out the details, the seller was about 80 miles away and he let me try it out first before buying it.

01-13-2018, 07:22 AM - 3 Likes	#322
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Some high school american football K-1 & Tamron 70-200 2.8

02-04-2018, 02:13 PM - 2 Likes	#323
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393

02-19-2018, 02:49 PM - 1 Like	#328
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	I'm, liking the contrast between Matt's snowy mountain shots and surfing in the summer here. In both cases the photographer needs to wear a pair of these. Tas Last edited by Tas; 02-19-2018 at 08:13 PM.

02-22-2018, 03:53 AM - 3 Likes	#329
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	National Mx with the K-1 and HD D-FA* 70-200mm f2.8 @ 160mm & f6.3. Apparently this composition would be a fail as the rider is not 'riding into the picture'. Can't say I care really. Tas

02-22-2018, 08:59 AM - 2 Likes	#330
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Looking for landing M135/3.5

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