I like it and well spotted. Being picky I would have liked the rail shadows to continue into the foreground, but then, what do I know. Just that the cuve in the railing might have made a more interesting conclusion to the shadow.

regards Thoramay

And don't forget me if there is a 300mm lens on offer.

regards Thoramay.

Hey! Cabstar.
It's not just the age but the image. I am traditional from head to toe, never had my hair dyed or be seen in jeans or shorts.

I see plenty on their way to the Isle of Wight Festival, it is less than half a mile away, and I would not be seen dead in their gear.

But what the heck, it sure is an inspirational place to be for pic shots.
Photos of the first Isle of Wight Festival cost a bomb to buy. There is always a silver lining somewhere.

regards Thoramay

Thanks, Andy.
This forum is all about sharing and learning. Unfortunately, I do not have the Sigma, but do have the Tamrom 18-250.

Now! If I could only afford tickets to the Isle of Wight Festival in a few weeks time.

But! At my age I would look somewhat out of place, not so much a rocker but off my rocker,as my better half would proclaim.

regards Thoramay.

When I see pics as good as these, Why, Oh! why, do I get frustrated that there is no indication that I can see of the camera and lens combination?

Or am I missing something?

I get so envious and it would sure help me to know more info on how and why, please.

Great shots, Andy, by the way.

regards thoramay

Ohhhhh! and what would her with the purse strings have to say about a bid for that 300 4.5.

If ever the lottery needed to come up, it's this week. But!! as is mentioned, a DA wwould be more affordable.

Followed the 300mm on E.Bay with a scratched front element. It went for over £300.!!! Crazy prices, but it shows how sought after these lens are, and how difficult it will be to find one in my price range.

regards thoramay.

Thanks, John.

The M 300mm version is tempting. However. I have the 200mm M version.

The 1.7 Pentax coverter does shift a manual lens into auto focus. My attempts with the 200mm works fine but does not give me a sharp picture using it with the 1.7.

Maybe it is the lens, maybe me, but it makes me nervous to go for the 300mm in case I get the same result.

regards Thoramay

I ought to have said that I need the 300mm to work well with my 1.7 converter. I hear very good things in this respect for the Pentax 300 F 4.5.

I have three zooms to 300mm, plus the tamrom 600mm mirror and the Pentax 400-600mm, but none excel as wildlife lens.

There are other manufacturers with 300mm lens but I cannot establish compatability to the 1.7. I was hoping a member would have experience they would kindly pass on to me.

regards Thoramay

I.ve been searching for a very long time for a Pentax 300mm F 4.5 and am about to give up.
Can someone recommend an alternative make that would be as good as the 4.5 that I could search for.

regards thoramay.

Trev. Welcome to the Forum. You have a private message.

regards thoramay