It's the Pentax 150 - 450, all three were at max 450mm with a decent crop, the kite surfer was at least 150m or more from the beach in a 35 mph wind gusting to 50 mph

Thanks Rick, I think it's the same chap in both Surfing shots, they were shot on different days

A few from a short period on the South Coast, All K3iii with the 150 - 450 at 450 plus a decent crop.




Note the board, its 12" off the surface, shot in very strong winds.




I liked the spray, plus the Hovercraft cocking its skirt

Linked to the 150 - 450, the K3iii is superb and I wouldn't look to sell mine anytime soon

Superb light, well captured

Yes BBF is back button focusing

Thanks Mike,

Hooked to the 150 - 450, very good, I do use bbf, both Swan shots were with very little notice and the lens locked on perfectly and accurately.

A few from when I've been able to get the camera out recently, All with the K3iii and 150 - 450 mostly at 450mm

A graceful and elegant one footed landing on a local lake




In the Limelight




Spoonbill




Posing Robin, he stayed with us for a good amount of time, rewarded with some mealworms




Incoming Swan




Unknown bird to me, only had a fraction of a second to capture before flying off - ID requested please

#8 for me, the contrast against the greenery

I purchased mine several years ago, its a superb camera to use, the lenses can be acquired at reasonable costs particularly if your prepared to source from the Far East / USA. At $1400 delivered its great value and if you need to scratch the MF itch as I did then go for it.

My most used lens is the 45 - 85 followed equally by the 25 - 45 and the 120 Macro which also gets good portrait use, as mentioned above, just like a big SLR, it slows you down which is a good thing the SR is great, The resolution is superb, even wide open and I shoot TIFF sooc

I do have FS a boxed 80 - 160 that I'd be open to an offer if you decided to acquire the Z from the USA.