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LennyBloke wrote:
A very under-rated lens - I'm not tempted, I'm not tempted, I'm not tempted!

For max temptation try here https://usedlens.co.uk/

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Pentax A 135mm f/2.8 - £80 + PnP on eBay at 04/10/2021 - 10:25

Lovely, I'll get a good one like yours eventually!

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Bigma & Kingfishers at 02/10/2021 - 11:47

Thanks. I did use the ledge BUT this hide and the downwards angle of the close perching posts made it difficult and there were 5 possible pints they could land on. Twas a challenge. Yes, I will test out my monopod to see if it is OK with the heavy lens.

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Bigma & Kingfishers at 02/10/2021 - 09:39

Thanks LennyBloke.
I was, obviously, the only one there with a Pentax BUT I feel that I now have a better idea and am not so frightened to push the ISO up a bit
The others in the hide had 150-600 lenses that cost 3 arms and a leg.
Must admit that the weight of my Bigma is still a problem for me, need more spinach.
Tripods and mono pods dont work very well in a hide - poss need to look at those gimbal things which I can attach to a shelf in the hide. Wonder if I can afford such a device? P'raps I'll just keep on workig on my technique with the kit i have. Surely, Accessory Buying Addiction CAN'T be as expensive as LBA (I hope)?

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Bigma & Kingfishers at 01/10/2021 - 21:53

Well, that was a great session - first time seeing kingfishers. I got a few snaps that were nowhere near as good as the regulars were getting BUT, as it's the first attempt, then I'm fairly happy. Pleased that we were able to see them so close up too! The 2nd hand new-to-me Bigma 50-500mm weighs 2kg (and feels like 5kg!!!).
Pix cropped a bit were at ISO 800 and 1/800th sec - still not fast enough!
But then again - neither was I!

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Bigma & Kingfishers at 01/10/2021 - 20:01

Well, with your encouragement and accepting my LBA has come back, I have just splashed out £570 on this lens.
My most expensive photographic purchase EVER!!

Just been for a quick wander outside.
Takes nice pix

Yew berries

Nasturshnam

Hollyhock

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Pentax HD DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens at 16/09/2021 - 14:33

Mothnificent
Very helpful for it to be dead I expect!

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Antennae at 12/09/2021 - 19:41

** SOLD **

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on TAMRON 18-250mm Mega zoom at 11/09/2021 - 17:11

Beautiful. Love em all. Thanks

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Back in the Fold at 10/09/2021 - 22:43

version2 of this great wide-angle to telephoto Tamron zoom lens. Comes compelete with both lens caps, 62mm UV filter and lens hood. Slight surface scratch on lens - as shown - BUT it has never affected the quality of the lens - HOWEVER, it is listed for £95 (inc free UK mainland postage) because of the small scratch. A fantastic walkabout, all in one lens for your Pentax DSLR, almost one lens to rule them all.