As a self confessed addict when it comes to Pentax kit I am looking to extend my lens collection to give me a bit more reach than my current Pentax 150-450mm and Sigma 500mm F4.5.
I have been watching a Pentax FA 600mm F4 and a Pentax DA 560mm F5.6. Prices for both are similar and would no doubt require me to sell other kit to finance it, so I need to make a good decision!
I understand that the 600mm is a full frame lens and a stop faster (and heavier!) while the 560mm is lighter, dedicated for APSC and has Pentax weather sealing. Do any of you have experience of these lenses? How do you feel about them both in terms of handling and optical performance?
I predominantly use the K-3iii with my longer lenses but live in hope (rather than expectation) of an update to the K-1ii

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Stephen

Great experiment! I am beginning to think I have an affinity with green as images 1 and 4 are my favourites.

This summer (and it seems like every summer!) I plan to spend more time taking landscapes and wildlife. No doubt the odd steam engine may find its way into frame as well.
I have a stack of filters that I have never made the best use of , so maybe this year.............

Some nice images here.
I just find the first one a little disconcerting (visually) with the large out of focus area and being a little on the tilt.

Hi Tom

I understand a bit more about your problem now. Very similar to an issue I have with a Sigma 500mm F4.5 lens. The movement / wobble between the Lens mount and the barrel has sometimes caused the lens to lose full connectivity with the camera body (as well as feeling decidedly fragile!) I got around this by using the mounting plates as shown below. They keep the connection between camera body and lens secure as well as adding a level of support / rigidity that was missing before

Not sure if it will fix your issue but might be a little more secure than the shrink wrap

Stephen

Great innovation !
I really hope it holds together for your trip

Personally I loved the image - so just claim the credit

3 more great images. Those railings in image 2 are spot on

Super image, definitely best viewed large on a monitor.

Cannot argue with you there John
Really enjoyed looking this set.