I can't afford it either :-). And Jack gets great results with his 50-300. I only bought this because I'm going to need it for my car shoots with the full frame camera. (Editors love that pull.) However, the lens has been a pleasant surprise, so I'm sharing.
Paul via phone > On Jan 9, 2016, at 5:57 PM, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote: > > I really wish people would quit showing how wonderful expensive lenses that I > can't afford are. > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> More work with the 150-450.I’m very pleased, although I have to admit, it’s >> a hunk to hold up in shooting position for a long time. (Birds don’t like >> movement. I find I have to keep the lens at my eye and aimed toward the >> target to get any decent shots.. After 20 minutes or so, that lens can get >> quite heavy.} I’ve had to spend a lot of time sitting outside to get the >> birds used to me being there again. i had quit shooting when I had to care >> for my wife 24/7, and the birds forgot me. When I first tried to shoot >> again, they would scatter upon seeing me and not return. They’re starting to >> become accustomed to my presence again. All at f5.6, ISO 3200 and shutter >> speeds form 1/250th to 1/640th. The light wasn’t good, but the temperature >> was moderate, so I could afford to be patient. All handheld at 450mm. >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18157533&size=lg >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18157531&size=lg >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18157529&size=lg >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18157534&size=lg > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
