K 500mm- a demonstaration

Adam · 01-13-2007, 12:12 PM

I just thought I'd have a bit of fun with this lens before I actually use it. It came in on Wednesday, but it looks like I'll be needing an even larger tripod

I'll try to get some moon shots later today, but until then, here's what I came up with:

How many 50mm's long is the 500mm? Answer: 10!

Enjoy!

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vievetrick · 01-13-2007, 12:21 PM

wow ! have fun holding up that bigg boy.

BillH · 01-13-2007, 12:31 PM

Nice.

Mount a target palm rest on it & it should settle down just fine...if not, add a butt hook & / or with a shoulder stock to the camera body...

.

Looking forward to your test & evaluation!

roy · 01-13-2007, 08:17 PM

adam, did it come with a case? i bought a giottos padded tripod case for mine for about 35usd..
looks just like mine, almost perfect condition..
i'm using an amvona/dynatron 858 set of legs and it works great..
i've found that it takes quite a bit if time and use to develope the neccessary technique to use this lens. it's a fun lens to use.. go ahead-- reach out and touch some one..
oh, my avatar was shot with this lens from about 80meters.

roy · 01-13-2007, 08:19 PM

oops, forgot to ask. is the rear, focusing module loose or have some wooble to it??

Adam · 01-13-2007, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by roy

adam, did it come with a case? i bought a giottos padded tripod case for mine for about 35usd..
looks just like mine, almost perfect condition..
i'm using an amvona/dynatron 858 set of legs and it works great..
i've found that it takes quite a bit if time and use to develope the neccessary technique to use this lens. it's a fun lens to use.. go ahead-- reach out and touch some one..
oh, my avatar was shot with this lens from about 80meters.

I took a few shots at South Mountain Park today, and they'll be up soon. The results were positively surprising

What a coincidence- I also bought a tripod case for it today. It didn't come with a case, and the front cap (from KEH) is on order. The lens itself is in near mint condition

Originally posted by roy

oops, forgot to ask. is the rear, focusing module loose or have some wooble to it??

Nope, not at all loose.

roy · 01-13-2007, 08:34 PM

the case i got is about 12'' too long so what i do is throw a couple of cased smaller lenses in the part of the case that folds over.. i'm a woodworker and eventually i'll build a box for mine probably out of some of the exotic woods i have.

roentarre · 01-13-2007, 11:00 PM

Congrads Mo. That lens is BIG in deed. Not sure how you gonna carry that around with other * lenses! Hehe

Your analogy of 10 50mm really show how big this lens is. Will pop in the post a pic section to see what it can do.

p.s. I already see what it can do with Roy's 500mm. It is a sharp lens in deed but require a lot of skill to use it.

Arpe · 01-14-2007, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by Mo

How many 50mm's long is the 500mm? Answer: 10!

And therein lies the beauty of the metric system!!

roy · 01-14-2007, 08:54 AM

i wish we would change. the measurement system in the US sucks..
also, how big is a 500mm?? 10 50mm..
hey 10X50=500

**jfdavis58** · 01-14-2007, 09:44 AM

19 and 11/16 inches (approximately).

Adam · 01-14-2007, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by jfdavis58

19 and 11/16 inches (approximately).

We really need to make the switch

Originally posted by roentarre

Congrads Mo. That lens is BIG in deed. Not sure how you gonna carry that around with other * lenses! Hehe

Your analogy of 10 50mm really show how big this lens is. Will pop in the post a pic section to see what it can do.

p.s. I already see what it can do with Roy's 500mm. It is a sharp lens in deed but require a lot of skill to use it.

Not only is it hard to carry in the field, it's also hard to handle at home or in the car.

I'll gave to get used to this one

rfortson · 01-14-2007, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Mo

I took a few shots at South Mountain Park today, and they'll be up soon. The results were positively surprising

The big granite dome outside of Atlanta?

Branimir · 01-15-2007, 03:42 AM

Stupid question... How did you end up with 10 50mm lenses?

Adam · 01-15-2007, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by rfortson

The big granite dome outside of Atlanta?

Phoenix, AZ....

Originally posted by Branimir

Stupid question... How did you end up with 10 50mm lenses?

LBA convinces you that you really do need every variant.

01-13-2007, 08:26 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Originally posted by roy adam, did it come with a case? i bought a giottos padded tripod case for mine for about 35usd.. looks just like mine, almost perfect condition.. i'm using an amvona/dynatron 858 set of legs and it works great.. i've found that it takes quite a bit if time and use to develope the neccessary technique to use this lens. it's a fun lens to use.. go ahead-- reach out and touch some one.. oh, my avatar was shot with this lens from about 80meters. I took a few shots at South Mountain Park today, and they'll be up soon. The results were positively surprising What a coincidence- I also bought a tripod case for it today. It didn't come with a case, and the front cap (from KEH) is on order. The lens itself is in near mint condition Originally posted by roy oops, forgot to ask. is the rear, focusing module loose or have some wooble to it?? Nope, not at all loose. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-14-2007, 10:47 AM	#12
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Originally posted by jfdavis58 19 and 11/16 inches (approximately). We really need to make the switch Originally posted by roentarre Congrads Mo. That lens is BIG in deed. Not sure how you gonna carry that around with other * lenses! Hehe Your analogy of 10 50mm really show how big this lens is. Will pop in the post a pic section to see what it can do. p.s. I already see what it can do with Roy's 500mm. It is a sharp lens in deed but require a lot of skill to use it. Not only is it hard to carry in the field, it's also hard to handle at home or in the car. I'll gave to get used to this one Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-15-2007, 12:29 PM	#15
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Originally posted by rfortson The big granite dome outside of Atlanta? Phoenix, AZ.... Originally posted by Branimir Stupid question... How did you end up with 10 50mm lenses? LBA convinces you that you really do need every variant. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	adam, did it come with a case? i bought a giottos padded tripod case for mine for about 35usd.. looks just like mine, almost perfect condition.. i'm using an amvona/dynatron 858 set of legs and it works great.. i've found that it takes quite a bit if time and use to develope the neccessary technique to use this lens. it's a fun lens to use.. go ahead-- reach out and touch some one.. oh, my avatar was shot with this lens from about 80meters.

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roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	oops, forgot to ask. is the rear, focusing module loose or have some wooble to it??

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roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	the case i got is about 12'' too long so what i do is throw a couple of cased smaller lenses in the part of the case that folds over.. i'm a woodworker and eventually i'll build a box for mine probably out of some of the exotic woods i have.

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roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Congrads Mo. That lens is BIG in deed. Not sure how you gonna carry that around with other * lenses! Hehe Your analogy of 10 50mm really show how big this lens is. Will pop in the post a pic section to see what it can do. p.s. I already see what it can do with Roy's 500mm. It is a sharp lens in deed but require a lot of skill to use it.

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Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Mo How many 50mm's long is the 500mm? Answer: 10! And therein lies the beauty of the metric system!!

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roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	i wish we would change. the measurement system in the US sucks.. also, how big is a 500mm?? 10 50mm.. hey 10X50=500

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rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Originally posted by Mo I took a few shots at South Mountain Park today, and they'll be up soon. The results were positively surprising The big granite dome outside of Atlanta?

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Branimir Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Photos: Gallery Posts: 145	Stupid question... How did you end up with 10 50mm lenses?