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Done with slow focus

Started Jul 7, 2017 | Discussions thread
siva-kumar Regular Member • Posts: 233
Re: Done with slow focus
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karoly7603 wrote:

Hello there from a Nikon boy:)

Is it a good choice for BIF photography the K-70 body with the new fast HD Pentax 55-300mm f4.5/6.3 PLM WR RE lens?

I have a Nikon D7200 but honestly would like to try the Pentax brand because of very low noise capability. Thank you for the help.

Regards, Karoly

From D7200, you should think about KP. That said the tracking particularly when the birds flies towards you will be a problem. The KP is going at a good discount now. (Or is it over with black Friday sales?)

I use K70 with 560mm lens. I wouldn't recommend this for BIF. This is a super combo for shooting from a hide

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