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goubejp · 09-04-2010, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Lance B

Thank youi for your valuable feedback. Much appreciated.

I have been very seriously thinking of a D300s as a long lens solution to back up my D700. As you say, the 1.5x crop is a very valuable asset and the 300 f2.8 with 2x TCIII will work very well as a 600mm f5.6. If I do get the 600/4, that will be even better!

The K-7 with FA*600 f4 would be an ideal combo, too. I have seen some sensational shots from that lens and would love to be able to have it mounted onto my K-7!!! s we know, Pentax does make some of the best glass.

Even so, as much as I loved my K-7 and my Pentax glass, I just could never justify the expense of the FA*600 with an APS C camera (don't ask me why!) but it seems more feasible with a FF camera like the D700 and added to the fact that if I ever needed to I could sell it off, whereas the FA*600 f4 is a little more difficult to get my money back on, I would imagine.

Anyway, thank you for your insight. I would love to see some of your results from the FA*600/4.

Hi lance,

I have create a thread in the other forum where I have put a bunch of shots made this last 6 month (I have the lens for 6 month now)

Bird shots with FA*600: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Hope you'll enjoy

Regards

Lance B · 09-04-2010, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by goubejp

Hi lance,

I have create a thread in the other forum where I have put a bunch of shots made this last 6 month (I have the lens for 6 month now)

Bird shots with FA*600: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Hope you'll enjoy

Regards

Thank you for the link. I have left this comment "over there" as well as here:
Magnificent shots, Jeanphilippe! The FA*600 is a real gem and your skills with it are exceptional. A 600mm lens is a difficult thing to use well but you have shown that you are a master with it!

**Pål Jensen** · 09-05-2010, 04:46 AM

A couple of shots with the FA* 600/4.....
Both are shot on film....

Lance B · 09-05-2010, 05:02 AM

Very impressive!

**Ash** · 09-05-2010, 12:57 PM

Spectacular bird shot Pal. That's one fine telephoto prime.

tuco · 09-05-2010, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

A couple of shots with the FA* 600/4.....
Both are shot on film....

Awesome. So much for that earlier argument saying you can't shoot birds with FF and a 600mm.

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09-04-2010, 01:04 PM	#31
goubejp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France Photos: Albums Posts: 804	Originally posted by Lance B Thank youi for your valuable feedback. Much appreciated. I have been very seriously thinking of a D300s as a long lens solution to back up my D700. As you say, the 1.5x crop is a very valuable asset and the 300 f2.8 with 2x TCIII will work very well as a 600mm f5.6. If I do get the 600/4, that will be even better! The K-7 with FA600 f4 would be an ideal combo, too. I have seen some sensational shots from that lens and would love to be able to have it mounted onto my K-7!!! s we know, Pentax does make some of the best glass. Even so, as much as I loved my K-7 and my Pentax glass, I just could never justify the expense of the FA600 with an APS C camera (don't ask me why!) but it seems more feasible with a FF camera like the D700 and added to the fact that if I ever needed to I could sell it off, whereas the FA600 f4 is a little more difficult to get my money back on, I would imagine. Anyway, thank you for your insight. I would love to see some of your results from the FA600/4. Hi lance, I have create a thread in the other forum where I have put a bunch of shots made this last 6 month (I have the lens for 6 month now) Bird shots with FA*600: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Hope you'll enjoy Regards

09-04-2010, 06:48 PM	#32
Lance B Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 593	Originally posted by goubejp Hi lance, I have create a thread in the other forum where I have put a bunch of shots made this last 6 month (I have the lens for 6 month now) Bird shots with FA600: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Hope you'll enjoy Regards Thank you for the link. I have left this comment "over there" as well as here: Magnificent shots, Jeanphilippe! The FA600 is a real gem and your skills with it are exceptional. A 600mm lens is a difficult thing to use well but you have shown that you are a master with it!

09-05-2010, 04:46 AM	#33
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	A couple of shots with the FA* 600/4..... Both are shot on film....

09-05-2010, 05:02 AM	#34
Lance B Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 593	Very impressive!

09-05-2010, 12:57 PM	#35
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Spectacular bird shot Pal. That's one fine telephoto prime.

09-05-2010, 05:07 PM	#36
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Originally posted by Pål Jensen A couple of shots with the FA* 600/4..... Both are shot on film.... Awesome. So much for that earlier argument saying you can't shoot birds with FF and a 600mm.

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